Playground

Playground is a direct reflection of our company’s mission, which centers on the value of play. As people grow older, we tend to limit ourselves as we accumulate knowledge. Similarly, as artists train and mature, we often move in certain ways—not necessarily because we choose to, but because we have been trained to. In addition, with the prevalence of social media, dancers may focus more on how they look and on creating work that pleases viewers. This piece aims to break free from those limitations, encouraging dancers to release judgment and simply play in the dance playground, like children. We strive to maintain the same mindset we had when we first encountered dance—the pure joy of moving with music and rhythm, and the endless possibilities of movement.

• Duration: 25m

• Dancers: 7

• Premier in 2023: Chashama Anita's Way, New York, NY