PROXIMITY – a collection of short works
Joshua Beamish/MOVETHECOMPANY (Canada/USA)
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.
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
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