Introducing Brice Rue
Brice Rue is a dancer and choreographer from Lafayette, Louisiana. His journey in dance and performance began in the color guard program at Lafayette High School, where he performed in the 2018 Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade. He later joined the Crossmen Drum and Bugle Corps, touring across the country and competing at the Drum Corps International World Championships.
He continued performing in winter guard with the University of Louisiana at Lafayette Winter Guard, Lake Area Independent, and Iris Independent, competing at the Winter Guard International World Championships.
Brice earned his bachelor’s degree in Dance from the University of Louisiana at Lafayette, where he performed and choreographed in productions including An Evening of Dance, State of LA Danse, Spring Dance, and Fall Dance.
In addition to his work as a dancer and choreographer, Brice served as the color guard director at Comeaux High School for four years and currently teaches color guard at Lafayette High School, sharing his knowledge of movement, performance, and technique with developing performers.
Brice’s choreographic practice is rooted in academic research, informing his exploration of movement as a way to express feelings, ideas, and concepts without relying on literal representation. Through abstraction, he creates work that invites audiences to discover meaning through their own interpretations.
Brice is also a member of Basin Arts’ Fall 2026 DanceLab Choreographer Cohort, where he is developing new work to be presented during the upcoming DanceLab performances on November 13 and 14.
Who makes up your art circle?
My art circle includes my friends, family, and colleagues, who continue to support and encourage me, as well as the dancers, performers, students, and fellow artists I have connected with throughout my experiences in dance and color guard. It also includes the instructors and professors who have guided me, challenged me, and helped shape me into the artist I am today.
I wouldn’t be where I am today without their support, knowledge, and belief in my potential. These relationships continue to shape my perspective, inspire my creativity, and remind me of the importance of having people who believe in my work.
How do you expand your art circle?
I expand my art circle by remaining open to new experiences, collaborating with other artists, and building relationships through dance, education, and performance. As both a choreographer and color guard instructor, I have opportunities to connect with people from different backgrounds and levels of experience.
I believe that being willing to learn from others, share ideas, and step outside of familiar environments allows me to grow as an artist while creating meaningful connections within the community.
What value do you see in having a creative community?
I believe a creative community provides a space for people to feel supported, challenged, and inspired. Being surrounded by other artists allows us to exchange ideas, learn from different perspectives, and encourage one another to take creative risks.
Art can be a very personal process, so having a community that supports experimentation and growth is valuable. It reminds me that creativity does not have to exist in isolation and that we can create more meaningful work when we learn and grow together.
How does your artistic approach contribute to your community?
My artistic approach focuses on using movement to communicate feelings, ideas, and concepts without always relying on literal representation. I want to create work that encourages people to think, interpret, and connect with movement in their own ways.
I believe this approach creates space for different perspectives and reminds us that there is not always one correct way to understand art. Through my choreography and teaching, I hope to encourage curiosity, creative exploration, and a deeper appreciation for the many ways movement can communicate and bring people together.
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