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. The choreographer focused her research on the violence confronted by Indigenous women in Canada. Unrelated is the first choreography of the choreographer.
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
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Lighting Design: Timothy Rodrigues
Music: Bashar C#
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Outside Eyes: Lee Su-Feh, Michael Greyeyes
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Duration: 65 minutes
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Photo & Video: Alejandro Jiménez
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Premiere: October 3 & 4, 2014 at The MAI (Montreal, Arts Interculturels)
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Residencies: MAI (Montréal, arts interculturels), Studio 303, Native Earth, Circuit-Est Centre Chorégraphique
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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)
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Past performers: Daina Ashbee, Paige Culley, Clara Furey
Calendar
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