We are born alone and we die alone. Everyone has a unique experience of traveling through this life; no two are the same. In the peace and calm of our own home, we are free to dance in the kitchen while the music is blasting, or quietly read a book
Archive for 'Projects'
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Jan
All You Need
A suite of four duets titled All You Need, each stemming from one of the four Greek words for love will premier in January 2011. As a whole, these dances present scenes from life; from childhood and family, school and work rivalries and friendships, the fiery passions which burn bright
12
Jan
Charade
Charade is the third installment in the suite All You Need. “Éros” is passionate love, with sensual desire and longing. Its correlating piece, Charade will be a short fiery passionate dance, reflecting those romances that quickly grow intense and overwhelming, but then just as abruptly fizzle out. Charade will debut
12
Jan
Sandbox
Part three of the suite All You Need, this duet is based on the Greek word “storge” which is a natural affection, used almost exclusively as a descriptor of relationships within the family. Set on two women, Sandbox will depict scenes from childhood and adolescence, going through the process of
19
Sep
DuBeUs
DuBeUs takes a look at the fine balance between individual and group dynamics: when group assimilation is natural and beneficial, and when it swallows or distorts the individual. DuBeUs will examine some of these dynamics, and ask when is conformity crucial and when is it detrimental, when does it happen
19
Nov
Second Chances
Audience favorite Second Chances, was developed through support of the Pilot program at ODC Theater and premiered in November of 2009. It is the fourth duet of the suite All You Need based on the word “Agápe”, meaning romantic love in modern day Greek, primarily used to denote romantic feelings
04
Jul
Our Hospitality
We take a slightly different look at friendship, and depict here the ones that challenge us and spur us on to be better people. Borrowing its name from an old silent film starring Buster Keaton, Our Hospitality, is a comedic tousle of friendly rivals. Complete with pratfalls, comedic timing, and
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Dec
Emergent Body
The Emergent Body debuted in December of 2008 at CounterPULSE in San Francisco, CA. Original Performers & Collaborators: Rebecca Chun, Andi Clegg, Leah Marie Curran, and Aura Fischbeck. Running time: 23 minutes The Emergent Body, begins with a simple question to twenty people; name three body parts. Some listed parts
19
May
Jostle
Jostle premiered in May of 2008 at The Garage. Original performers & collaborators: Rebecca Chun, Leah Marie Curran, and Kate Law Running time: 14 minutes Jostle – Full Version from Leigh Riley on Vimeo.
