Lydia Patselas

Lydia Patselas, from Jacksonville, NC, received her BFA in Dance Performance and Choreography from East Carolina University in 2018 and her MA in Dance/Movement Therapy and Counseling from Drexel University in 2022. Lydia was a performance artist with Atlanta Dance Collective (ADC) in Atlanta, GA from 2018-2020. She performed in Dance Canvas’ 2019 Performance Series, FEMMEfest, The Distaff Series, and Imprint with ADC. She has also performed in the Fringe Arts Festival in Asheville, NC, and Atlanta, GA. She has performed in the Charlotte Dance Festival in Charlotte, NC, and the Modern Dance Festival in Atlanta, GA. Lydia choreographed a piece titled Emulate for Atlanta Dance Collective’s 5th season performance series titled Raw in February of 2020. 

Lydia began working with BF & Artists in 2019. She has had the opportunity to tour with the company regionally and internationally, including performances at the Fringe Arts Festival in Philadelphia, PA, the Florence Biennale in 2021 in Florence, Italy, Moulin/Belle Residency in Perigord, France, performances with Danse Theatre Surreality in Paris, France in 2023, and the Edinburgh Fringe Festival in Edinburgh, Scotland in 2025. With BF & Artists, Lydia has participated in artist residencies with the dance department at NC State University and the dance program East Carolina University. Lydia enjoys bringing her artistry to the collaborative process with BF & Artists. 

Lydia resides in Philadelphia, PA, and is a therapist at Abington Senior High School. Lydia is passionate about bringing movement-based approaches into the therapeutic space and continues to collaborate in the professional field through guest teaching and continued education.