Fluid Movement

Keri Burneston

Founder

Keri is a hardworking acrobat and activist with irrepressible style and a super-hero-like ability to make things fabulous. Keri founded Fluid Movement in 1998 and is responsible for bringing Fluid Movement’s trademark synchronized swimming shows into being. Viewing art as a lifestyle, not an hobby, Keri has become known for her outlandish costumes, created for both performing and street wear, that are a cross between a Surrealist painting and an MGM musical. In addition to performance shenanigans with Fluid Movement, Keri has a fine arts background, is an Open Society Institute Community Fellow and can be found performing as burlesque superhero - Trixie Little.

Amber Eisenmann

Co-President

Amber likes to do silly things with silly people. She is a proud resident of Abell Avenue (the best street in the best neighborhood in the best city in America!). Every year, she marches with the award-winning Noisemakers in the Charles Village Parade, and her many funky ensembles put the “disco” in the neighborhood’s annual Spaghetti Disco fundraiser. After seeing Fluid Movement’s first water ballet in 1999, Amber knew she had to join the movement. Since then, she has been involved both in sparkly costumes and behind the scenes. Amber is also the coordinator of training and adolescent services at Planned Parenthood of Maryland.

Matt Fisher

Co-President

Matt Fisher is a native of the Baltimore area and an avid supporter of the arts. He is a professional dog walker and occasional contributor to wypr’s “the signal”.

Valarie Perez Schere

Founding Member, Treasurer

Valarie is a full time mom who has worked with Southeast Baltimore’s community and volunteer organizations.  She has experience in theater, dance, and visual and performance art.  Working with communities and for communities through Fluid Movement is a dream come true for her.

Stacey Mink

Board Member

Stacey is a Fluid Movement performer and spokesmodel, and a two-time winner of the world-famous Mermaid Parade in Coney Island. Her hobbies include demolition derby, the delightful Green Light adult beverage (equal parts gin, Cointreau, and fresh lime juice—you’ll love it!), and reading cheesy star biographies in the bathtub.  She also loves a LOVE parade!

Tim Train

Board Member

Tim’s day job is President and COO of Big Huge Games, a 100-person independent developer located just north of Baltimore. Tim has been lucky enough to work with several legendary game designers in his career, including Sid Meier (Civilization), Brian Reynolds (Rise of Nations), and Ken Rolston (Oblivion). When not trying to help creative types make great art, he can be found playing Ultimate Frisbee, fencing, salsa dancing, poker playing, singing like a crazy man, or debating why Directors Cuts are almost always inferior to theatrical releases.

Noelle Powers

Board Member

Noelle moved to Baltimore in 2007 and hopped right on board the fabulous Fluid Movement train. She happily brings with her a background in dance, photography, hooping, and social justice work. Noelle’s alter ego, Strange Powers, can be found performing a wild & unique fusion of hoola hooping and dance at various venues throughout B’more and beyond. Powers also teaches movement arts classes, mainly geared inside the hoop, to people of all ages and skill levels. Learn more of the peaceful & joyful revolution at www.HoopingPowers.com.

Sherri Chambers

Chair

William White

Production Assistant