Embodied Earth

Project Description

I propose to create an hour-long solo performance titled Embodies Earth that expresses my understanding of land-based practice and embodiment of earth teachings through movement and sound inspired by the land.

Developing works derived by land-based practices, I will create all my choreography and conceptual framework through engaging with the land and waters.

This choreography will become a story of the land and how I perceive the landscape through movement.

Intended Audience: My audience is people who are invested in these themes of social justice and healing the land through the arts. Engaging and affirming this audience will help to create stronger alliances and future partnerships to address larger forces such as government, industry and politics.
Strengthening the voice of the radical voices to empower each other to dismantle colonialism and systemic racism towards Indigenous peoples and land and waters.

Header photo: Lindsay Delaronde; photo credit: Naomi Kennedy

Artist Profile

I am a multi-disciplinary artist focused on collaborative practice. My vision is to establish a creative practice that integrates traditional indigenous worldview, ritual, drumming, dancing, singing and storytelling with contemporary western movement and theatre skills. I wish to develop a cohesive way of working that uses the body as the main vehicle of expression for contemporary ideas, issues and stories which incorporate mythic and ancient elements. My practice has a high focus on creating social change, land justice and addressing systemic and racialized violence against Indigenous bodies and the land.