Pamela TagleNovember 03, 2024

Threads of Connection (2024)

Pamela TagleNovember 03, 2024

Threads of Connection

The Carnegie Dance Troupe & Karen Jamieson Dance

2024

about

Work In-Progress Performance
Heart of the City Festival

November 3, 2024
Goldcorp Centre for the Arts - SFU Woodwards
Djavad Mowafaghian World Art Centre

The Carnegie Dance Troupe acknowledges that our dancing takes place on the unceded Territory of the
Coast Salish People; ʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam), sḵwx̱wú7mesh (Squamish), and sel̓íl̓witulh (Tsleil-Waututh)

Since 2006 the principle supporting The Carnegie Dance Troupe is absolute inclusivity. Performances are created through a process of collaboration, seeking to connect us to our body, to our breath, to the energy of the earth, to each other and our diverse communities.

Exploring themes through dance, music and poetry, this work-in-progress weaves together new material brought forward by the Carnegie Dance Troupe members with living archival material carried forward from 18 years of Karen’s collaboration with the community. Through a process of co-remembering and welcoming contributions, we focused on the ensemble as a whole, with troupe members that are present, and those who have passed. We honour:

Ricky Lavallie, Sarah Good, Peter Siah III, Roger Howie, Dean Obrol, Joan Morelli, Robyn Livingstone.

A sense of gratitude, adventure and joy emerges from our practice of connection to our bodies and together as a group. We hope the witnessing of this process also transforms you in that way.

The People

Workshop and Choreographic Facilitator
Rianne Svelnis

Choreography Developed Collaboratively
Rianne Svelnis and the Carnegie Dance Troupe

Archival Choreographic Material
Karen Jamieson and the Carnegie Dance Troupe

Music Director
Mike Richter

Musicians
Mike Richter, Chong, Su Chol, Cindy Fedora, Allan Williams (Kingcome Inlet)

Songs & Dances

‘Gathering Song’ Shared by Sarah ‘Salautia’ Good (Snunneymuxw) performed by Deborah Charlie (Lillooet) with permission and blessings from Sarah Good’s family.

‘Encountering’ by Noh Sa Yeon – Sung by Chong, Su Chol
만 남 Translated by Chong, Su Chol

우리 만남은 우연이 아니며 그것은 우리의 바램이었어. 잊기엔

Our encounter was not a coincidence, it was our destiny. It will

너무나 나의운명 이었기에 바랄수는 없지만 영원을 태우리.

be difficult to forget you, but I will remember you forever.

돌아보지 마라 후회하지 마라. 아, 바보같은 눈물 보이지 마라.

Do not regret, do not look back on me. Never show your tears.

사랑해, 사랑해 너를 너를 사랑해.

I love you. I love you forever.

사랑해, 사랑해 너를 너를 사랑해.

I love you. I love you forever.

‘Sailing Song’ Written and performed by Mike Richter

‘Friendship Dance’ Dance shared and led by Deborah Charlie (Lillooet).
Song contributed by Allan Williams (Kingcome Inlet). The audience is invited to join us in this one!

Performers

Deborah Charlie (Lillooet)
Dallas (Cowichan)
Ravenwing (Lorelei Hawkins)
(Ani'-Yun-]iya / Secwépemc / Syilx; Sang ashore to -
Sԥlilwԥtaɬ; Skwxwú7mesh LixumixW; Cherokee/ Shuswap/ Okanagan)
Heather Blais
Henry Wong
Lance Lim
Anj
Rianne Svelnis