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back-formation

back-formation (2020)

photo: Jim Coleman

back-formation examines the role of grief in the human experience. At some point in life, every human will experience the overwhelming and confusing emotion called "grief." Fortunately movement has the capacity to heal by creating a powerful kinesthetic connection between two beings, even when a single word is not spoken.

Premiered on February 23, 2020 at 12 Minutes Max at Base Arts Space in Seattle, WA

Run time: 5.5 minutes

Choreography and dancer: Mary Sigward

Music: MMoths and Evenings

Videographer: Jazzy Photos

Additional performance at the 2022 Seattle International Dance Festival

photos: Jim Coleman

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