PROXIMITY – a collection of short works
Joshua Beamish/MOVETHECOMPANY (Canada/USA)
- Tue Jan 26 Available at all times
Part of The Dance Centre’s Global Dance Connection Series
Acclaimed around the world as an exceptional choreographer and performer, BC dance artist Joshua Beamish brings together a program of thrilling contemporary dance pieces showcasing both aspects of his work in PROXIMITY. The performance features two of his own creations – the world premiere of Lost Touch, a new solo danced by Renée Sigouin (Kidd Pivot, Out Innerspace Dance Theatre); and Proximity, a duet performed by Beamish and Sigouin together. Beamish also dances two solos choreographed specially for him: Redemption, by the internationally-renowned Belgian-Colombian choreographer Annabelle Lopez Ochoa, and Ablaze Amongst the Fragments of Your Sky by Ballet BC’s Kirsten Wicklund. The program also includes Falling Upward, a short film created by Beamish with dancer/filmmaker Scott Fowler and composer Stefan Nazarevich.
“This program is a series of encounters between myself and a single dance artist,” says Beamish. “Our current restricted state has imposed a focus on intimacy. It has been refreshing to offer my full investment to one creative relationship at a time. With this project, I am returning to the stage in works by two women whom I have long admired, local emerging choreographer Kirsten Wicklund and celebrated international dancemaker Annabelle Lopez Ochoa. With the duet Proximity, originally commissioned by Fall For Dance North in Toronto, I am also performing the first work I have created for myself in five years. All five works touch on journeys through solitude, restriction, and contemplation, harnessing a reflection of our collective present, in service of investigation and growth.”
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Artist Bio
Joshua Beamish
Joshua Beamish is a British Columbian dance artist who has achieved worldwide success as a prolific choreographer and an exceptional performer: this is a chance to see both aspects of his work. The program features two of his creations – the world premiere of a new solo danced by Renée Sigouin, and Proximity, a duet performed by Beamish and Sigouin. Beamish also dances in two solos choreographed for him: Redemption, by internationally-acclaimed Belgian-Colombian choreographer Annabelle Lopez Ochoa, and Ablaze Amongst the Fragments of Your Sky by Ballet BC’s Kirsten Wicklund. Falling Upward is a dance film created by Joshua Beamish, Scott Fowler & Stefan Nazarevich.
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Venue
Streaming ONLINE: February 25 – March 11 | 7 p.m. PST
Ticket buyers will receive a link to access the stream by email and may watch at any time between Feb 25–March 11.
Showtimes
- January 26: Available at all times
February 25 – March 11 | 7 p.m. PST
Duration: Approx 60 minutes
Tickets
Proximity – A collection of short works
Tickets: $15 from The Dance Centre.
Ticket sales close at 5.30 p.m. on March 11.
Access
For any access needs, please contact the Accessible PuSh Coordinator at access@pushfestival.ca.
Credits
Joshua Beamish, ARTISTIC DIRECTOR, James Proudfoot, LIGHTING DESIGNER/TECHNICAL DIRECTOR, Taylor Janzen, STAGE MANAGER, Heather Dotto, REHEARSAL DIRECTOR David Cooper, PHOTOGRAPHER