Photos by Olivia Moon Photography
excerpts of a moontide
10 dancers; 50 minutes
Music & Sound: Celine Dion, Kate Bush, John Cage, Franz Liszt
excerpts of a moontide, is an exploration of nostalgia and deferred desires, juxtaposing the warmth and wilderment of reflecting on the past, in conjunction with the omnipotent pressure of the inevitable aging and decay of the human brain, body, and spirit.
Furthermore, the dance reflects on the dreary hollowness of escapism. When we experience deep emotional pain, where do we run to? Can physical departure result in healing, or is merely a temporary bandage? excerpts of a moontide draws inspiration from long car rides through the plains of Ohio, yearly trips to the Cape Cod seashore, and fleeing the urban metropolis of New York City for reprieve in neighboring vacation spots.
Pulling from personal anecdotes, literature, and pop culture, the dance posits: how do we rationalize and negotiate the passage of time? Is it possible to be truly present in the moment, when the ghosts of what has been, and what will be, constantly haunt us? Is there a way to permeate the liminal space bridging the gap between past and present to find some semblance of peace? Like Jay Gatsby striving for the green light across the water, “excerpts of a moontide recognizes the inevitability of time elapsing, while still grasping at the glimmer of fulfillment that still exists.
Performance History:
Brooklyn Ballet First Look // Brooklyn, NY // July 2019
Barn Dances // Garrison, NY // July 2019
Fertile Ground at Green Space // Queens, NY // September 2019
Movement Research Open Performance // New York, NY // November 2019
WAXworks // Brooklyn, NY // November 2019
JAW @ Judson Church // New York. NY // April 2020 (canceled due to the COVID-19 pandemic)
Complex @ Canal // Cambridge, MA // October 2021 (Premiere)
Original Cast: Caitlin Canty, Ashley Eng, Grant Jacoby, Jacob Lavoie, Aileen Leon-Echeverria, Audrey MacLean, Eliza Malecki, Sasha Peterson, Casie Wang, and Liz Westbrook
This work was made possible with support from The Dance Complex via their Complex @ Canal residency program, and their DIY Performance & Platform series.
Music & Sound: Celine Dion, Kate Bush, John Cage, Franz Liszt
excerpts of a moontide, is an exploration of nostalgia and deferred desires, juxtaposing the warmth and wilderment of reflecting on the past, in conjunction with the omnipotent pressure of the inevitable aging and decay of the human brain, body, and spirit.
Furthermore, the dance reflects on the dreary hollowness of escapism. When we experience deep emotional pain, where do we run to? Can physical departure result in healing, or is merely a temporary bandage? excerpts of a moontide draws inspiration from long car rides through the plains of Ohio, yearly trips to the Cape Cod seashore, and fleeing the urban metropolis of New York City for reprieve in neighboring vacation spots.
Pulling from personal anecdotes, literature, and pop culture, the dance posits: how do we rationalize and negotiate the passage of time? Is it possible to be truly present in the moment, when the ghosts of what has been, and what will be, constantly haunt us? Is there a way to permeate the liminal space bridging the gap between past and present to find some semblance of peace? Like Jay Gatsby striving for the green light across the water, “excerpts of a moontide recognizes the inevitability of time elapsing, while still grasping at the glimmer of fulfillment that still exists.
Performance History:
Brooklyn Ballet First Look // Brooklyn, NY // July 2019
Barn Dances // Garrison, NY // July 2019
Fertile Ground at Green Space // Queens, NY // September 2019
Movement Research Open Performance // New York, NY // November 2019
WAXworks // Brooklyn, NY // November 2019
JAW @ Judson Church // New York. NY // April 2020 (canceled due to the COVID-19 pandemic)
Complex @ Canal // Cambridge, MA // October 2021 (Premiere)
Original Cast: Caitlin Canty, Ashley Eng, Grant Jacoby, Jacob Lavoie, Aileen Leon-Echeverria, Audrey MacLean, Eliza Malecki, Sasha Peterson, Casie Wang, and Liz Westbrook
This work was made possible with support from The Dance Complex via their Complex @ Canal residency program, and their DIY Performance & Platform series.