the space between
Saturday, May 31 | 4:00 PM
ImprovLab (University of Guelph)
Arts Research Centre (ARC) wing, 1Y4 Alumni Walk
illustration on image above by Jose Garcia Lozano
ABOUT THE WORK
the space between is a research-based creation that explores the intersection between sacred geometry (the transcultural belief that the universe is based on geometric principles such as the Golden Mean and double helix) and our relationship to the embodiment of the unseen and ‘déjà là’ (‘already there’).
the space between navigates the fine line between artistic, scientific and intuitive practices. I am gathering artists with the intention to bring approachable and friendly ways of experiencing the unseen (but felt) to the Guelph Dance community.
I wish to cultivate a reciprocal offering with the space between. I want to offer experiences that deepen wonder and inspire sharing. In this time of collective unhinging and chaos, it is my hope that this creation will offer a window into our human bodies as a site for reconnection and transformation.
CHOREOGRPAHY
Katie Ewald
PERFORMERS
Andrea Nann, Kevin O’Connor, Julia Garlisi, Katie Ewald
DRAMATURGICAL SUPPORT
Coman Poon
OUTSIDE EYE
Ame Henderson
EMOTIONAL SUPPORT
Leslie Fisher
BREATH-WORK SUPPORT
Tiago Ferreira
ABOUT THE CHOREOGRAPHER
Katie Ewald lived and worked as a dancer in Montréal for fifteen years. Spliced inside that time she lived in Brussels, Belgium and went to the dance school P.A.R.T.S., which formed her as an artist.
She dedicated her career to working with avant-garde/conceptual artists and choreographers like: Ame Henderson/Public Recordings, Martin Bélanger/LAPS, k.g. Guttman, Lin Snelling, Chanti Wadge, Shary Boyle, Daniel Léveillé Danse and Forced Entertainment.
During her time in Guelph, she worked with Janet Johnson, as well as curated/produced six Short&Sweet shows (Wants&Needs), as well as two Double Time shows for Guelph Dance and Kazoo! Fest.
Currently she is cultivating the dance project the space between, while pursuing her Masters in Spiritual Integrated Psychotherapy and Art Therapy.
ACKNOWLEDEMENTS
Thank you, Asa.
Thank you, sacred geometries and source.
Thank you to all the ancestors before me, whether they be dance, movement, spiritual guidance, mathematician, seeker, believer, helper and healer, and truth teller ancestors, and those working to raise this world in both quiet and obvious ways currently.
the space between is in process. It is an unfinished art work. I would like to thank artist Jenn E. Norton for the inspiration for the space between, and for conversations about our common interests in Chladni plates and sacred geometries, but most importantly for sharing her knowledge and PHD research with us.
the space between has been supported by both the Ontario Arts Council and the Canada Council for the Arts.