Description:
"A Glimpse Through The Walls Where We Might Find God" is a subtle variation on the themes that Michael began exploring in RE|dance group's "On The Edge Of The Fault Line" from 2022. I imagine the world that scenic designer Sarah Ross, the dancers, and I have created in A Glimpse…is a parallel world or what is on the other side when the dancers ‘fall through the crack in the earth’ at the end of On The Edge Of The Fault Line. Or perhaps it is the result of a different set of choices made in all the same moments. I’ve been contemplating how the past, present, and future intertwine; how things we know and things we don’t know barrel toward each other and result, for me, in trusting a force greater than myself and that I am being guided down a given path for a reason. I’ve let this creative process unfold naturally and intuitively and what’s resulted is, I feel, this beautiful meditation on the presence of the divine and the nature of existence, spirituality, and my relationship with God.
Performance dates and times:
January 17th, 18th, 24th, & 25th at 7:30pm
Ticket Price(s):
- $50| VIP Includes Ticket, Reserved Seat, and One Drink
- $30| General
- $20| Industry, Student, Senior
Estimate run time:
90 minutes, Intermission
"A Glimpse Through The Walls Where We Might Find God" is a subtle variation on the themes that Michael began exploring in RE|dance group's "On The Edge Of The Fault Line" from 2022. I imagine the world that scenic designer Sarah Ross, the dancers, and I have created in A Glimpse…is a parallel world or what is on the other side when the dancers ‘fall through the crack in the earth’ at the end of On The Edge Of The Fault Line. Or perhaps it is the result of a different set of choices made in all the same moments. I’ve been contemplating how the past, present, and future intertwine; how things we know and things we don’t know barrel toward each other and result, for me, in trusting a force greater than myself and that I am being guided down a given path for a reason. I’ve let this creative process unfold naturally and intuitively and what’s resulted is, I feel, this beautiful meditation on the presence of the divine and the nature of existence, spirituality, and my relationship with God.
Performance dates and times:
January 17th, 18th, 24th, & 25th at 7:30pm
Ticket Price(s):
- $50| VIP Includes Ticket, Reserved Seat, and One Drink
- $30| General
- $20| Industry, Student, Senior
Estimate run time:
90 minutes, Intermission
Description:
Up Again, down again, UPAGAIN:
My Bipolar Experience Join the Neocortex Dance Theatre Company (NDTC) at the Chicago Danztheatre Ensemble for our inaugural performance and master's thesis concert. Featuring CHROMABEATS, ALEX YASINOVSKY, and SPENCE WARREN.
"Up Again, Down Again, Up Again: My Bipolar Experience" is an evening-length dance performance exploring the complex psychological experiences and fluctuating mental states associated with bipolar disorder. This concert is the culmination and continuation of my research at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, combining interviews with dancers living with bipolar disorder and my personal experiences.
The performance features two original choreographic works in collaboration with the dancers:
- "Switching (The Oscillation of Polarity)": A physical representation of bipolar disorder's effects.
- "Up Again, Down Again, Up Again": An abstract interpretation of the chemical imbalance in my brain.
Through this event, I aim to:
- Raise awareness and destigmatize bipolar disorder
- Create relatable work supporting those affected and their loved ones
- Provide valuable resources and informational brochures
From the highs to the lows and back up again, this event will shed light on the complexities of my experiences living with bipolar disorder, and I hope to share a shared experience with the audience.
Performance Dates / Times:
February 1st at 7pm
Estimated Run Time:
90 Minuets
Up Again, down again, UPAGAIN:
My Bipolar Experience Join the Neocortex Dance Theatre Company (NDTC) at the Chicago Danztheatre Ensemble for our inaugural performance and master's thesis concert. Featuring CHROMABEATS, ALEX YASINOVSKY, and SPENCE WARREN.
"Up Again, Down Again, Up Again: My Bipolar Experience" is an evening-length dance performance exploring the complex psychological experiences and fluctuating mental states associated with bipolar disorder. This concert is the culmination and continuation of my research at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, combining interviews with dancers living with bipolar disorder and my personal experiences.
The performance features two original choreographic works in collaboration with the dancers:
- "Switching (The Oscillation of Polarity)": A physical representation of bipolar disorder's effects.
- "Up Again, Down Again, Up Again": An abstract interpretation of the chemical imbalance in my brain.
Through this event, I aim to:
- Raise awareness and destigmatize bipolar disorder
- Create relatable work supporting those affected and their loved ones
- Provide valuable resources and informational brochures
From the highs to the lows and back up again, this event will shed light on the complexities of my experiences living with bipolar disorder, and I hope to share a shared experience with the audience.
Performance Dates / Times:
February 1st at 7pm
Estimated Run Time:
90 Minuets