CHAOS AND CALM
Chaos and Calm explores movement interpretations of the feeling of changes in the state of one’s mind and senses. It was developed by Adrienne and Pritha during the pandemic in remote collaboration with artists across 7 countries who have never met in real life. It depicts the phases of chaos and calm that the artists went through during the trying times of the last two years, how they dealt with it, and how the support of each other helped them through it. The piece was not pre-choreographed and is based on improvisations developed through general prompts.
Chaos and Calm explores embodied changes in the state of anxious and confined minds - their vicious cycles and rare breaks. It was developed by Adrienne and Pritha during the pandemic in remote collaboration with artists across 7 countries who have never met in real life. The film expresses the phases of chaos and calm that the artists went through during the trying times of the last two years, how they dealt with it, and how the support of each other helped them through it. The piece was not pre-choreographed and is developed through research-based improvisations. Chaos and Calm is an embodiment of Pritha’s research on developing empathetic connections world where one can surpass geographical isolations to create nurturing spaces.
PROJECT EXCERPTS
COLLABORATORS
Performers, choregraphers, and videographers
Adrienne Ravez, Aleksandra Arizanovic, Briana Fitzpatrick, Hannah Swift, Matt Barry, Katie Riebschlaeger, Rebekah Enderle, Rebecca Gotsch, Pritha K., Ruby Cabbell, Kyana Burgess, Serra Koseby
Producer
Adrienne Ravez, Pritha K.
Concept
Adrienne Ravez, Pritha K., Aman Prasad
Music: Michael Wall
Editing
Pritha K., Adrienne Ravez
SUPPORTED BY
Self-funded work premiered on International Dance Day, April 29, 2022