In my artistic approach, I am interested in creating work that examines ideas of identity, queerness, and human nature through an absurdist lens, by combining elements of physical theatre and contemporary dance. One of my priorities is to evoke a sense of play through humour and satire. Movement sources that inspire me include contemporary techniques, character-building, detailed aesthetics, and pedestrian gestures. To successfully incorporate all of these practices into my work, I emphasize approaching the piece with childlike curiosity. I often refer to my processes as stimulation for the inner child within each of us. 

 

Through improvisation tasks, acting exercises, and games, we collaboratively create personas with unique identities and movement aesthetics. To generate material, I embrace what each dancer has to offer, since the best source of movement inspiration for my work comes from the interpreters’ natural bodies. Together, we then decide how best to combine their gestures and impulses with the established character. By applying specific aesthetics to their movements, we can create choreography that contributes to the world of the piece while uplifting the diversity of each dancer’s background. In every process, I am committed to creating inclusive safe spaces for everyone to explore new ideas.