Part of the 2022 Fragmented Flow Festival

Venue: On the Boards, Merrill Theater

June 23 - 26

Approximate Runtime: 70 minutes

Vanessa Goodman (Vancouver) considers the embodiment of sound and how to generate artistic material in real-time that creates a direct correlation between movement and sound. "Core/Us" is a captivating new group work from Action at a Distance. Choreographed by artistic director Vanessa Goodman, four dancers expertly transverse our perception of how we hear movement and see sound with mesmerizing results. The live score sculpts an ever-evolving atmosphere that builds gravity for the body. Patiently shifting states and layers of momentum define this unique piece marked by its immersive world-building. Performed by Anya Saugstad, Eowynn Enquist, Ted Littlemore and Adrian de Leeuw with lighting by James Proudfoot.

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Photos by David Cooper

About the post-performance conversation

Core/Us was made possible with generous support from The Canada Council for the Arts, The Dance Centre, La Rontond and John Robinson

THIS IS AN IN-PERSON SHOW WITH SPACE LIMITED TO 300 PEOPLE PER PERFORMANCE

Proof of vaccination* or negative Covid test within 24 hours will be required for entry. Patrons are required to wear masks during the entire event.

*Photo of vaccination card is acceptable. If you do not have your card, you can access your vaccination record remotely by creating an account on the WA Dept of Health Immunization Information System, WA.MyIR.net.

About the Artist

Vanessa Goodman

Vanessa Goodman

Vanessa Goodman is the Artistic Director of the performance company Action at a Distance Dance Society. The company would like to respectfully acknowledge that it is working on the ancestral and unceded territories of the Musqueam, Squamish and Tsleil-Waututh people.

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