Projects

Ballet & Contemporary Dance collaborations

Galya Sky’s connection to movement and music began early in life, with formative years spent studying both disciplines in parallel. While she ultimately chose to pursue music as her primary path, her fascination with dance led her to find a unique sweet spot in music-making, especially when it becomes part of a dance production.

This embodied understanding of story-telling through movement has found its voice through an ongoing collaboration with composer and music producer Nicholas Thayer, whose commissioned works span renowned choreographers and companies. Together, they have created music for FAMILIAR (2021 & 2022), choreographed and directed by Nicola Wills; ENTROPY (2021) for the Ballet Zurich Junior Company, choreographed by Craig Davidson; and IN:FINITE, a contemporary dance work.

ENTROPY, 2021
Original composition by Nicholas Thayer for Ballet Zurich Junior Company. Choreography by Craig Davidson. Costumes by Alana Sargeant.
// Recorded cello part.

FAMILIAR, 2021
Original composition by Nicholas Thayer for a short film, choreographed and directed by Nicola Wills. Dancers Nicha Rodboon and Philippe Lens.
// Recorded cello part.

IN:FINITE, 2023
A contemporary dance piece by Nicholas Thayer. Commissioned by Skånes Dansteater (Sweden). Choreographed by Wubkje Kuindersma.
// Recorded vocal part of the choir.