Women's Rights
In His Grip
In His Grip was a duet performed by Awaken Dance Theater that examined an emotionally destructive relationship. We see a woman struggling to break free from the controlling grip of her boyfriend. In an article on Critical Dance, one reviewer described this piece as showing "striking intensity that at once illustrated the magnetism that keeps his girlfriend from escaping his grasp and the danger that makes her addiction to him so unnerving." Clips from the performance of this powerful piece at KaleiDANCEscope: A Shared Evening of Dance can be found below along with photos of the company's performance.
In His Grip was a duet performed by Awaken Dance Theater that examined an emotionally destructive relationship. We see a woman struggling to break free from the controlling grip of her boyfriend. In an article on Critical Dance, one reviewer described this piece as showing "striking intensity that at once illustrated the magnetism that keeps his girlfriend from escaping his grasp and the danger that makes her addiction to him so unnerving." Clips from the performance of this powerful piece at KaleiDANCEscope: A Shared Evening of Dance can be found below along with photos of the company's performance.
On Words and Leaders
In this piece, the Awaken Dance Theater Company examines the way that leaders address their public. This work uses a variety quotes from all types of people. Martin Luther King Jr., President Barack Obama, Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie, and President Donald Trump all have quotes featured in this piece. This helps point out how the leaders we choose not only influence public opinion but also reflect the values of the time. The quotes from President Obama next to President Trump, his predecessor, point out their different views on American society and the diverse groups that make it up. A video of the performance of this piece at the Kat Wildish Showcase can be found below along with photos.
In this piece, the Awaken Dance Theater Company examines the way that leaders address their public. This work uses a variety quotes from all types of people. Martin Luther King Jr., President Barack Obama, Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie, and President Donald Trump all have quotes featured in this piece. This helps point out how the leaders we choose not only influence public opinion but also reflect the values of the time. The quotes from President Obama next to President Trump, his predecessor, point out their different views on American society and the diverse groups that make it up. A video of the performance of this piece at the Kat Wildish Showcase can be found below along with photos.