Hi, I’m Sierra — an Intimacy Coordinator and Director/Choreographer with a background in acting, dance, and vocal performance. With over 10 years of dance experience, I bring a movement-first approach to storytelling. I’m passionate about creating consent-based, collaborative spaces where artists feel safe and supported, while honoring the emotional truth of every scene.

My goal is to create environments for empowered storytelling through consent, care, and creativity.

Summary & Experience

“She’s been wonderful to work with! From my perspective as a producer, I felt relieved knowing the team was in her hands. It really added a level of safety and security I’m glad we were able to provide on this project. Looking forward to the next one!”
— Kara Bartek, Producer
“
Sierra was an absolute gift to our production. She approached the work with empathy and care, creating a safe and playful space for our actors to explore vulnerable material with confidence. Her background as both an actor and dancer deeply informed her approach, making her guidance not only intuitive but educational — our team learned so much from her. She made the process seamless and genuinely enjoyable. ”
— Michael Gomez, Director & Producer
“
Sierra was professional and communicated well through the whole process. I appreciated her creativity and thoughtfulness in navigating a very unusual intimacy scene. She created an environment where safety, fun and collaboration all thrived, and I can’t wait to work with her again!
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— Michelle Belmont, Producer

  Sierra Pia

Intimacy Coordinator & Director/Choreographer 

sierraapia@gmail.com

760-405-7183 

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Primary Training Organization: Theatrical Intimacy Education (TIE)

  • Best Practices for Intimacy Coordinators

  • Mental Health First Aid Certified

  • Bystander Intervention

  • Foundations in Anti-Racism

  • Intimacy & Consent

  • Modesty Garments Training

  • Gender & Sexuality

  • Movement Training

  • Live Performance Choreography

  • TV/Film Performance Choreography

  • Best Practices: Collaboration of Intimacy Coordinator and Actors

RELEVANT EXPERIENCE

Film/TV

  • Intimacy Coordinator- Final Note

    Short Film - Dir. Vision Wilkes-Davis

  • Intimacy Coordinator- Reckless

    Feature Film - Dir. Bryan James

  • Intimacy Coordinator- True Violence

    Feature Film- Dir. Matthew O’Connor

Live Performance

  • Intimacy Director/Choreographer- Pagliacci

    San Diego Opera

  • Intimacy Director/Choreographer – Collective Rage: A Play in 5 Betties

    Bethesda Repertory Theatre

  • Intimacy Director/Choreographer- Stupid Fucking Bird

    Theatre Extempore

  • Intimacy Director/Choreographer – The Conduct of Life
     Seattle University Theatre

  • Movement Director – The Riot Ballet
     Jump Current Performance Society

SKILLS

  • Consent-forward communication

  • Trauma-informed rehearsal techniques

  • Movement coaching and choreography

  • Vocal and breathwork integration

  • Actor collaboration & ensemble building

Get in touch.

Want to work together? I would love to hear from you!