Adventures in Success is a screendance short featuring two dancers and takes inspiration from Will Powers’ song, Adventures in Success. The film pokes fun at “shallow” modes of self-realization while using physical comedy to transform the protagonist from a clumsy, self-conscious person to success. This work is part of ongoing research into the lighter side of movement, exploring comedic elements without ditching rigor and important social commentary.
Choreographed by Charly Santagado
Adventures in Success
Season
3
Episode
1
Endless Preface is a peak into the life of two beings living in close quarters, perhaps two house cats.
Choreographed by Meagan Ahern
Endless Preface
Season
3
Episode
2
"Ringer" is an exploration of duality, alternate
personas, and fractured realities.
Choreographed by Kristen Klein
Ringer
Season
3
Episode
3
BACKSEAT is a play on the scale of movement and speed. Starting with gesture work, the dancers are challenged to move one gesture per beat and see how it informs their partner's choreography. This continues to grow into full-bodied movement until the dancers are in a frenzy that saturates the space. The structure of the work is mechanical, almost like an engine, and the dancer's determination and energy drives the piece forward.
Choreographed by Jordan Ryder
BACKSEAT
Season
3
Episode
4
Obsolete Deity explores the integration of advanced AI into our society and the complications that may arise. AI is a rising concern among many experts and leaders around the world. Artistic Director Joseph Heitman explores these concerns in his retro-futuristic film.
Choreographed by Joseph Heitman
Obsolete Deity
Season
3
Episode
5
Inspired by the photography of Rose-Lynn Fischer, A Moving Topography explores the ideas of movement mapping and constructing and deconstructing form to create visual texture within film.
Choreographed by Cecly Placenti
A Moving Topography
Season
3
Episode
6
An experience of sensuality and urgency, Housekeeping in a Dream scores itself into a childish, yet hesitant game of confrontation.
Choreographed by Lavy
Housekeeping in a Dream
Season
3
Episode
7
ONE DAY DANCE
Our main project each season is our dance film series. One Day Dance creates a platform for choreographers to experiment and create new work on film. The only restriction is that each choreographer only gets 24 Hours to create their work. This includes rehearsing, filming, and editing. It is certainly a challenge but these choreographers were up to the task. Enjoy these films and discover what is possible to build in a day!