Unrelated (2014)
Prix de la danse de Montréal: Discovery Prize, presented by Agora de la danse et Tangente
Unrelated is a dark work that expresses the cruelty and vulnerability confronted by women, across the globe. The choreographer focused her research on the violence confronted by Indigenous women in Canada which enraged the young woman herself and affected her personally. Unrelated is the first choreography of the choreographer, Daina Ashbee, who since its premiere in 2014 has come to realize that this is unfortunately a crises the affects women all around the world.
While exploring the self, cultural destruction, violence and self- destruction. With a disconcerting lucidity, Unrelated boils with feelings of emptiness and erupts with violence suggesting the loss connection, culture, identity and community.
Stunningly Interpreted by Areli Moran and Irene Martínez, Unrelated is a study of corporeal sub-conscience and Ashbee’s deconstruction and transformation of her own self-image. It is a deliberately disturbing and sensual creation.
Credits
Artistic Direction, Concept, Choreography & Scenography: Daina Ashbee
Interpreters and Performers: Irene Martínez and Angelica Morga
Lighting Design: Timothy Rodrigues
Music: Bashar C#
Outside Eyes: Lee Su-Feh, Michael Greyeyes
Duration: 65 minutes
Photo & Video: Alejandro Jiménez
Premiere: October 3 & 4, 2014 at The MAI (Montreal, Arts Interculturels)
Residencies: MAI (Montréal, arts interculturels), Studio 303, Native Earth, Circuit-Est Centre Chorégraphique
Supported by: Canada Council for the Arts, The British Columbia Arts Council, The First Peoples Language, Heritage and Culture Council. The MAI (Montréal Arts Interculturels)
Past performers: Daina Ashbee, Paige Culley, Clara Furey
Calendar
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The Venice Biennale
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May 24 - 25, 2017
fabrik International Dance Festival
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DANCE
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Teatro del Centro de las Artes
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M.I.I.C.A.
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Sunland School of the Arts
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Parcours Danse: La danse sur les routes
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