Well, I'm super excited about these upcoming performances and very proud of this collaborative project that's literally been four years in the making!
“The Suit” is a contemporary solo dance piece featuring dancer Davida Monk, choreographed by Catherine Hayward, and a score of solo drum set and percussion music featuring myself on drums!
I've been dreaming about doing something like this for a long time now and looking forward to offering my vision of how solo drums can accompany a solo dancer in a musically compelling and creative way.
I've been dreaming about doing something like this for a long time now and looking forward to offering my vision of how solo drums can accompany a solo dancer in a musically compelling and creative way.
I took a lot of inspiration from a variety of percussive sources including Antonio Sanchez (aka "Birdman"), Andrew Cyrille, Milford Graves, Max Roach, Billy Martin, Rudy Royston, Francisco Mela, George Marsh, Susie Ibarra and many others (and the list goes on and on...)
If you find yourself in Calgary, Alberta September 22nd or 23rd, please come and check us out.
The evening includes four solo pieces by female artists who call Alberta home: Nicole Charlton Goodbrand, Catherine Hayward, Helen Husak and Davida Monk.
This production explores how different generations respond to the world. Does their work speak differently to you, the audience? And what can we learn from each other?
Come and enjoy an afternoon or evening of contemporary dance and satisfy your curiosity.
The evening includes four solo pieces by female artists who call Alberta home: Nicole Charlton Goodbrand, Catherine Hayward, Helen Husak and Davida Monk.
This production explores how different generations respond to the world. Does their work speak differently to you, the audience? And what can we learn from each other?
Come and enjoy an afternoon or evening of contemporary dance and satisfy your curiosity.
GENERATIONS
featuring "The Suit"
TICKETS ON SALE | DJD Dance Centre | $25
https://www.decidedlyjazz.com/experience/events/generations/
September 22 - 730pm & post-show artist talk
September 23 - 2pm
September 23 - 730pm
September 23 - 2pm
September 23 - 730pm
For the extra curious, catch Friday night's post-show artist talk to learn more about the artists and their work.
Featuring works by:
Nicole Charlton Goodbrand with projection artist and designer Derek Demassi. Text written and performed by collaborator Ryan John Arnold.
Davida Monk, danced by Meghann Michalsky
Helen Husak
Catherine Hayward, danced by Davida Monk with original music composed and performed by Jon McCaslin (solo drums)
Photos: Aran Wilkinson-Blanc
Graphic Design: Heather Close
Graphic Design: Heather Close
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