"Echoes" A Graduating Student Choreographic Work
Wed Oct 9, 19:00 - Thu Oct 10, 20:30
CTDPS Little Theatre
ABOUT
The Centre for Theatre, Dance & Performance Studies is excited to present the Choreography and Directing Finals.
About Echoes
A spectacular performance showcasing the final work of 2 talented graduating Choreography students:
Echoes Of Resilience by Nafeesah Floris
A surreal dance experience transports the audience into the depths of her dreams, where resilient women from Afghanistan, Palestine, Sudan, and Congo invade her subconscious. Their struggles echo through her, weaving a tapestry of strength and resilience. This haunting yet empowering encounter awakens her to a newfound purpose: to amplify the stories of the oppressed.
Dis-Place-Me-Not by Abdul Isaacs
Dis-Place-Me-Not explores the struggles of a Palestinian family, embodying their collective memory of loss, displacement, and resilience. At its core, the piece challenges the dehumanizing narrative that labels Palestinians as “terrorists,” instead revealing the deep humanity, grief, and unbreakable spirit of those who have endured unimaginable hardship. We see the world through the eyes of son (Ahmad) who died as a martyr. At the heart of the piece is the mother, whose dance serves as a powerful symbol of both personal and national grief. She is the embodiment of the Motherland, a figure who cradles not only her martyred son but also the land of Palestine itself. The piece evokes memories of the family's past, particularly during a tense interrogation scene where the son was taken hostage. The setting transitions between the interrogation room, the destroyed city, and refugee camps, symbolizing the displacement experienced by Palestinians. The dance highlights the struggle of the Palestinian people to hold onto their loved ones and the dream of a free homeland.