Karama Butler (performer) is a native of Cincinnati, OH and has been a part of the Philadelphia arts community for three years. As a professional she has danced with Dayton Contemporary Dance Company's Second Company and Philadelphia Based companies dance theatre X under the direction of Charles Anderson as well as Smoke, Lilies, and Jade Arts Initiative under the direction of Zane Booker, both listed in Dance Magazine as "25 to Watch". She has studied at the Ailey School, Jacob's Pillow, Cincinnati Ballet, and the School for Creative and Performing Arts in Cincinnati. Currently, she teaches modern dance in local schools through the Kimmel Center's education program, and is an instructor for the Koresh School of Dance. This is her first collaboration with Kate Watson-Wallace/anonymous bodies.