somanaut dance: May 2011

Thursday, May 5, 2011

NEW WORK and upcoming shows!

Somanaut dance is presenting NEW work tomorrow at Temple University's Conwell Theatre as part of Endings. The show is FREE so come one, come all! Conwell Theatre is on the 5th Floor of Conwell Hall, at the corner of Broad & Market, one block north of the Cecil B. Moore SEPTA stop.

This new piece, "Observer Effect", explores the layering of quantum and classical physics, neurophysiology, and social psychology/interpersonal relations. It is performed by Meredith Steinberg, Renee Amirault, Cassandra Cotta, Emily Storz, Julee Mahon, and Kiara Aguayo.

Show starts at 7:30, reception to follow!

The concert features work by Gregory King, Eun Jung Choi, Frances Gremillion, Guillermo Ortega Tanus, Rebecca Weber, Kavin Grant, Meredith Steinberg, Rori Smith, Jessica Warchal-King, Megan Mizanty, Danielle Green, Michael T. Roberts, and Shaness Kemp.

Performed by members of the Temple University dance community.

AND!

Next Friday, May 13th, we are reviving "Catastrophe Theory Series IV and III" as part of CHI Movement Arts Center's InHale Performance Series! The work will be performed by original cast members Alie Vidich and Allison Modderno.

InHale is located at 1316 S. 9th Street, Philadelphia, PA 19147. Tickets are $10!

somanaut dance

Somanaut Dance is where I house my somatic movement dance education and choreographic explorations. For me, the two are inextricably linked processes, which grow from the same soil.

Somatic Movement Dance Education:
Somanaut dance is a place to explore the intersection between embodied somatic movement and dance. I am dedicated to free and innovative exploration of the living body through meditative and creative deep, internal listening and movement, and strive to create a sense of greater awareness, spaciousness, support, and positive well-being through our movement practices.

Choreographic Pursuits:
I create intellectual, contemporary work that is process-driven and somatically-informed. Through the use of democratic approaches and collaborative co-creation, I honor many bodies and many voices. I begin my process with dialogues which balance brain and body, thought and felt explorations, intellectual processes and lived experiences. My dance works feature relational collages which expand in thoughtful, open, and contemplative ways. Within the conceptual frameworks of my movement, I offer interrelational spaces for regaining play, wellness, and moments of support. I urge my audiences to think and feel simultaneously. I relish asking the juicy questions—zealously embodying the inquisition and kinaesthetically problem-solving— whether answers exist or not.