moving through
by sylvie Moquin
Inspired by the concept of neuroplasticity and the journey of rewiring one’s patterning, the work uses circular repetition and visceral investigations to explore the universal concept of change and failure. What does it mean to change? What does failure inside of change feel like? How does it fit on one’s skin, shape the landscape of relationships, and carve the architecture of the routes we take?
Central to the work are resilience and connection, interrupting mind loops and exploring the potential to gain control over one’s thoughts. The choreography is approached as a dynamic remodeling, a response to one’s surroundings and inner ecosystem that is rooted in overcoming and grit.
I’d also like to give credit to the Kaeja Elevations Technique, which has been a springboard into the realm of partner work for me.
Presentation
Project InTandem 2020 | 30 minute work | The Grand | Calgary, AB
Chutzpah! Festival 2021 | 30 minute work | Norman & Annette Rothstein Theatre | Vancouver, BC
Jeanne & Peter Lougheed Performing Arts Centre 2021| 30 minute work | Camrose, AB
Artists Involved
Choreographer: Sylvie Moquin
Dancers:
Valentia Dimitriou, Brenna Goertson, Kyra Newton, Chantal Wall (2020)
Katherine Semchuk, Brenna Goertson, Heather Rose, Eleanor van Veen (2021)
Composer: David Eagle
Understudy: Waverly Spratt (2020)
Rehearsal Assistant: Heather Thomson (2020)
Costume Designer: Angela Dale
Lighting Designer: Chris DePape
Set Design: Carina Oliveira & Chase Myles
Outside Eyes: Kara Nolte, Heather Ware, Mike Czuba
Artistic Mentor: Karen Kaeja
Photography: Citrus Photography
Videography: 2150 Creative & Six two Six productions
Special thanks: Jason Galeos, Kevin Smyth
Supported by
Alberta Foundation for the Arts
Canada Council for the Arts
Calgary Arts Development
Anonymous sponsor
Hardline Engineering
W&M Dance Projects Artist in Residence, Artist Support Program and bingo volunteers
DJD Creative Residency Program