Once Removed
Once Removed performs contemporary dance that isolates and illuminates particular elements of traditional American and English folk dance. Our mission is to highlight and to abstract the fascinating visual aspects of set traditional dances, and to present them to diverse audiences. Dances in our repertoire are drawn from such traditions as contra dance, English dance, traditional longsword dance and rapper sword dance.
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Prodigal Son: Performance at "My Words", June 19/20
4 new solo choreographies
4 voices in dance
June 19 & 20, 2009
8pm
Labspace Studio
2A Pape Ave.
Choreographies by Erin Cowan, Kasia Ignatowska, Hannah Naiman and Kate Stashko
PWYC, suggested donation $10
To reserve tickets or for more information call: 416.400.6741
Join us after the show for refreshments and discussion!
Four dancers bring together diverse backgrounds and perspectives to present 4 unique, self-choreographed solos.
my words presents a collision of stories, choices and histories wherein the four pieces, though diverse, are connected by the commonality of their creative process. Each choreographer plays the role of both creator and performer, and thoughtfully expresses her voice through contemporary dance.
My work, "Prodigal Son" is a solo work inspired by the conflicted qualities and emotions of wanting to be grounded versus wanting to be light; wanting to settle versus seeking adventure; and wanting to set roots versus wanting to fly. Working with these dualities, Prodigal Son seeks peace within distress, and highlights beauty within indecision. The song “Prodigal Son”, by Sam Amidon has largely influenced the creation of the work. The song’s narrative follows the biblical story of the Prodigal Son, which illustrates many of the above-mentioned dualities, while the music’s melancholic quality sets an apt tone of quiet unrest.
Prodigal Son was performed April 25th at series 808 as a work in progress.
Numerology
Numerology is a suite of duets, trios and quartets that focus on the innate possibilities in numbers. Inspired by the English ritual dance tradition called 'rapper sword dancing', each dancer is linked to another using flexible metal swords. In its original form, this dance has 5 dancers, and they perform pre-existing figures that have been passed on from team to team and generation to generation. It is an exploration of the possibilities that arise when the equation of a perfected traditional dance is altered.
Numerology was performed in the St. Ambroise Fringe Festival in Montreal in June '08, alongside the phenomenal work of Montreal based choreographer Emily Gualtieri.
For video footage, please visit: http://ca.youtube.com/
Support Once Removed!
Dear Friends,
Thank you for your interest in my company. At the moment we are getting by purely on the generosity of our supporters as we await grant support. If you would like to help us support the costs of rehearsals, publicity and productions, please contact me at hannahshiranaiman@gmail.com.
Another huge way you can help is to pass the word on to others you know who would be interested in supporting this company as we push the boundaries of folk dance on the contemporary stage.
Your support is immeasurable to myself and to my company- without you we will not be able to share this work. Thank you in advance for helping to make my vision come alive.
Sincerely,
Hannah Naiman
Supporters of Once Removed
Bette Soloway, Veree Woodbridge, Liza Bruna, Adam Kunda, Arlene Bookstaber, Julie Fishman, Sarah Besegai, Chris Bischoff, Jennifer Woodbridge, Katrina Sukola, Margaret Spencer, Kathy Talvitie, Laurel Sharp, Kent Gilbert, Heather Koffman, Paul Morris, Taylor Schultz, Philippe Bergeron-Burns, Kathy Reid-Naiman, Joan Weed, Robert Birion, Julia Rubin-Smith, Jason Machtinger, Ezra Fischer, Becky Peoples, Sarah Neale...