Deep END

Deep END investigates how movement can accumulate and evolve through set rounds and repetition, creating waves of energy. The piece dives directly into the conflict between the dancer and the accumulation of movement. A conflict the dancer has to process in real-time, moment to moment. The accumulation showcases the dichotomy of opposing sensations in the body to expose an equally powerful internal conflict.

Drowning in chaos, pain, fear and surrounded by constraint we rally to let go of what we do not need in order to become the best version of ourselves.

Nothing worthwhile in life comes easily, so the structures that the dancers endure in this work shouldn't either. This demands the dancers to ride these waves or the piece becomes too physically demanding. Sensations will come and they will pass. How will we all ride the wave?

My research comes directly from my trust in the body and investigating how bodily experiences are deeply embedded on a cellular level. The movement's inspiration began with the ocean and a year of spiritual discovery and transformation. I am interested in researching what it means to explore and create a primal movement aesthetic on a female body in an era that is as further away from self than we’ve ever been before.

Presentation

Project InTandem 2020 | 25 minute work | The Grand | Calgary, AB

Chutzpah! Festival 2021 | 25 minute work | Norman & Annette Rothstein Theatre | Vancouver, BC

Jeanne & Peter Lougheed Performing Arts Centre 2021| 25 minute work | Camrose, AB

Stream of Dance Festival, New Dance Horizons 2023 | 25 minute work | Regina, SK

artsPlace 2023 | 25 minute work | Canmore, AB

Artists Involved

Choreographer: Meghann Michalsky in collaboration with dancers

Dancers:

Kaili Che, Valentia Dimitriou, Katherine Semchuk, Sylvie Moquin, & Meghann Michalsky (2020)

Kaili Che, Katherine Semchuk, Sylvie Moquin, Meghann Michalsky, & Eleanor van Veen (2021)

Kaili Che, Katherine Semchuk, Kyra Newton, Meghann Michalsky, & Eleanor van Veen (2023)

Composer:  Darren Young

This piece samples a recording of Ave Generosa by Hildegard von Bingen

Understudy: Megan Koch (2020), Shondra Cromwell-Krywulak (2023)

Rehearsal Assistant: Nicole Charlton Goodbrand (2020), Sylvie Moquin (2023)

Costume Designer: Anglea Dale

Lighting Designer: Chris DePape

Invited Outside eyes/Mentors:Davida Monk, Mike Czuba, and Helen Husak

Photography: Citrus Photography

Videography: 2150 Creative & Six two Six productions

Special thanks: Eric Cheung, Fritz Gehrard Viray, Taylor Ritchie and Maryn Bjorndahl.

Supported By

Alberta Foundation for the Arts

Canada Council for the Arts

Calgary Arts Development

Anonymous sponsor

Hardline Engineering

University of Calgary Dance Alumni Residency Program

W&M Dance Projects Artist in Residence, Artist Support Program and bingo volunteers

Dancers’ Studio West Lab Program

DJD Creative Residency Program