Flight Distance
Flight Distance is a term used to describe the space one places between themselves and others. This work has four chapters that have been performed separately and together. In 2010, it was a finalists for the Kurt Jooss Prize in Essen, Germany.
FLIGHT DISTANCE
Concept and Direction: Hélène Simoneau
Choreography: Hélène Simoneau in collaboration with the performers
FLIGHT DISTANCE I
Premiered at the American Dance Festival 2009
Original Music: Jerome Begin
Additional Music: Michael Wall
Performance: Hejin Jang, Catherine Miller, Lindsay Viatori, Adrienne Westwood, Jesse Zaritt
FLIGHT DISTANCE II
Premiered at Joyce SoHo 2011
Music: Andy Hasenpflug
Performance: Lindsay Fisher, Megan Harrold, HeJin Jang, Burr Johnson, Juel D. Lane, Manelich Minniefee, and Rebekah Pleasant
FLIGHT DISTANCE III: CHAIN SUITE
Premiered at the Montréal Arts Interculturels (MAI) 2011
Original Music: Jonathan Pratt
Performance: Kristin Taylor and Hélène Simoneau
FLIGHT DISTANCE IV: FLOCK
Premiered at the Montréal Arts Interculturels (MAI) 2011
Original Music: Jerome Begin
Performance: Kate Jewett
All of the artists above have collaborated to inspire the development of this piece.
Photos: Hope Young, Travis Magee, Steve Davis
