Mikey Rioux (they/them) is a transdisciplinary artist, working across many boundaries of the performative and plastic arts. They have performed for River North Dance Chicago, Luna Negra Dance Theater, Lucky Plush Productions, Mordine & Co., Kate Corby & Dancers, Scott/Powell Performance, Lingo, and Salt Horse among others. In 2001 Mikey formed Impetus Dance Theater and served as Artistic Director and Resident Choreographer until 2005. Mikey’s choreography has been presented internationally on stages and in museums. Mikey's visual art has been presented in 30 solo and group shows, and is in numerous private collections including The Mary Alice Cooley Print Collection. They received a BFA in Studio Art from Cornish College, and are currently working towards an MFA in Choreography from The University of Iowa.