fated
by Laja Field of LajaMartin
Riding the edge of duality, Fire (as a personified two-person character) is a conduit to explore the extremes that exist within ourselves and our reality. In a world where we destroy as we create, hypocrisy is staring us boldly in the face asking, “will there ever be a breaking point to enact real, palpable change?” “On trial” for earth’s apocalyptic inferno, Fire defends themselves by questioning the systems that set the trap for this inevitable annihilation in the first place. Hopelessness, exhaustion and rebellion launch the character(s) into a state of chaos while a deep desire for a new kind of freeing future develops and arises from the ashes.
Special thanks to Sylvie and Meghann for your ambition and talent, creating with a collective who's mission involves shining light on female choreographers has been special and empowering.
"The movement is visceral, hard and hitting. It almost feels dangerous with its depth and grit. Fire lights up the stage in a duet of lifts and falls, with an R&B feel and sequences that almost resemble breakdancing."
-Jenna Shummoogum for The Dance Current— Quote Source
Presentation
Project InTandem 2022 | co-presentation with Project InTandem & Springboard Performance | 25 minute work | The Grand | Calgary, AB
artsPlace 2023 | 25 minute work | Canmore, AB
Artists Involved
Choreographer: Laja Field of LajaMartin in collaboration with the performers
Dancers:
Meghann Michalsky & Sylvie Moquin (2022)
Meghann Michalsky & Brenna Goertson (2023)
Composer: Original sound score by Martin Durov with sample of "La Belle Vie" by Sasha Distel
Understudy: Ashley Mae Johnston, partial understudy Caitlin Unrau
Rehearsal Assistant: Brenna Goertson (2022), Sylvie Moquin (2023)
Costume Designer: Laja Field & Angela Dale
Lighting Designer: Chris DePape (2022)
Lighting Design Adaptation: tech director Trent Crosby (2023)
Outside Eyes: Mike Czuba
Supported by
Canada Council for the Arts
Calgary Arts Development
Springboard Performance
Evolved Movement Arts, Artist in Residence Program
W&M Dance Projects Artist Support Program
DJD Creative Residency Program