Maybe We Land

2024 Nominated for 2 Dora Mavor Moore Awards: Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble & Outstanding Original Choreography - awaiting award ceremony

Maybe we Land is a choreographic collaboration between dance artists Meghann Michalsky (Calgary) and Katherine Semchuk (Toronto).

“From the moment we are born, we straddle two sets of contradicting needs: the need for stability and the need for freedom. ” - Esther Perel

Maybe we Land unveils the recurring cycles experienced inside of our relationships. Within the confines of a union, we balance fears of abandonment and vulnerable dependence with euphoric connection and unconditional support. Enveloped and intimately intertwined, we fluctuate between resisting and surrendering to its binding nature.

Two halves of one whole. Rupture and repair. Rip and restore — Tethered together, at times across chasms, only to return, bound.

Again… and again… and again…

When we encounter our twin flame or other half, we are confronted with our own holes, insecurities, darknesses and our inherent human fear of being alone. This collection of repressed aspects of our identities that Carl Jung referred to as our “shadow self” comes to the forefront in the intimate presence of someone else’s darkness. Relational conflict pushes us to face our shadows; our failures and corruption, and allow us to heal through discomfort and transcend repetitive patterns.The paradox between one’s selfishness and selflessness in a relationship is a perplexing puzzle and never-ending act of balancing.

Our hope with this duet is to show the complexities of human relationships: repetitive behaviour, security, care, comfort, complacency, mirroring, power dynamics, and euphoric experiences.

Choreographers/ Dancers: Meghann Michalsky & Katherine Semchuk

Lighting Designer / Set Designer: Victoria Bell

Costume Designer: Angela Dale

Outside Eyes/ Dramaturge: Denise Clarke; Mike Czuba; Helen Husak; Emily Spearing; Irma Villafuerte

Sourced Music: Vessel, Drew McDowall, Sarah Neufeld, Colin Stetson,Yves De May

Sound Mixing: Projectwhatever

Original Composition: Projectwhatever

Photography: Jeremy Mimnagh, Daniel Paquet (Stream of Dance Festival), Darin Gregson (Fluid Festival)

Promotional Photography Costume Designer: Alessia Urbani

Tech Support: Trent J Crosby

Tech Residency Dancers: Katie Adams-Gossage and Frédérique Perron

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