WHIP

PREMIERed NOVEMBER 3, 2021 at the MAI (MTL)

Recently performed at Vancouver International Dance Festival February 28- March 2, 2024 (Vancouver, BC)

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'whip' is a 60 minute duet performed entirely in leather hoods, leaving performers blind for the duration of the performance. Inspired by the virtuosic head-whip motion found in a multitude of dance forms, the duality of the leather being both soft/hard are revealed through the work. Bodies explore images of consent through a range of physical touch, with the support of interactive new media light and originally composed sound design.

Artistic Direction/Choreography - Ralph Escamillan (FakeKnot)

Dancers - Daria Mikhaylyuk, Ralph Escamillan

Leather Hoods - Five Left Leather (Lincoln Heller)

Costumes - Robyn J. Laxamana

Sound - Stefan Nazarevich

Lighting Designer & Live Operator: Andie Lloyd

Motion Tracking System & New Media Design: Sammy Chien (Chimerik 似不像)

Lighting Design Mentor: Jonathan Kim (Chimerik 似不像)

Dramaturge -  Su-Feh Lee and Josh Martin

Fabric Sponsor - Lululemon

Photos - Marchel B. Eang

RESIDENCIES:

Vancouver - 45 West, KW Studios, BLOOM (Mascall Dance), The Dance Centre “Dance Lab”

SUPPORT:

Montréal, Arts Interculturels - MAI (Co-Producer)

Canada Council for the Arts “Concept to Realization”

‘whip’ was made possible with support from the National Arts Centre.