Gilded
Commissioned by Amy Seiwert’s Imagery, Gilded is a work that explores the ways we present ourselves to others and how this can shift depending on context. When do we find ourselves “performing” in hopes of gaining a specific outcome? When are we truly ourselves, unguarded and vulnerable?
My creation process began with a series of poses for the dancers to connect through movement. The order of their sequences was determined either by chance or choice, depending on individual preference. With this material, we created the entire first section and utilized these phrases throughout the piece.
DETAILS
Commissioned by Amy Seiwert’s Imagery
Premiered July 2023 at ODC
14 minutes - 6 dancers
Choreography: Hélène Simoneau
Music: Francoise Hardy, Emily Levienaise-Farrouch, Bryce Dressner
Costume Design: Susan Roemer
To commission Hélène, please contact achersh@enpointemgmt.com
THE MAKING OF
CREDITS
Photos: David DeSilva, Robert Suguitan, courtesy of Amy Seiwert’s Imagery
