TRHS's new work of dance-theatre, "...And Two You," revolves around two separate duets; except when two are insufficient. It investigates and critiques the expectation that human intimacy must only occurr between two people-no more and no less.
This piece considers the idea of a "couple" as a heteronormative construct; how finding intimacy with oneself or with more than one other person engenders scrutiny, pity, and judgement. It wrestles with the human quest for finding "the one." It asks why being single or being polyamorous are not included in our collective idea of happiness. Who benefits from centering couples in constructions of romance? What would our world look like if intimacy within ourselves and with any number of people were celebrated? Four dancers will embody these questions through dynamic dancing, intimate partnering, pleasure-seeking solos, and resistance to the hegemony of two.
Choreography by Tim Rubel, in collaboration with dancers KJ Dahlaw, Quinn Dior, Ki' Shae Qetlah, and Trask Reinhart. Costume Design by Brooke Jennings.
Photo: Rolando Santos. Dancers: Colin Epstein, Jess DeFranco, María Mendoza, Valeria Morteo, and Hannah Westbrook (2022).
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This piece considers the idea of a "couple" as a heteronormative construct; how finding intimacy with oneself or with more than one other person engenders scrutiny, pity, and judgement. It wrestles with the human quest for finding "the one." It asks why being single or being polyamorous are not included in our collective idea of happiness. Who benefits from centering couples in constructions of romance? What would our world look like if intimacy within ourselves and with any number of people were celebrated? Four dancers will embody these questions through dynamic dancing, intimate partnering, pleasure-seeking solos, and resistance to the hegemony of two.
Choreography by Tim Rubel, in collaboration with dancers KJ Dahlaw, Quinn Dior, Ki' Shae Qetlah, and Trask Reinhart. Costume Design by Brooke Jennings.
Photo: Rolando Santos. Dancers: Colin Epstein, Jess DeFranco, María Mendoza, Valeria Morteo, and Hannah Westbrook (2022).
TRHS's new work of dance-theatre, "...And Two You," revolves around two separate duets; except when two are insufficient. It investigates and critiques the expectation that human intimacy must only occurr between two people-no more and no less.
This piece considers the idea of a "couple" as a heteronormative construct; how finding intimacy with oneself or with more than one other person engenders scrutiny, pity, and judgement. It wrestles with the human quest for finding "the one." It asks why being single or being polyamorous are not included in our collective idea of happiness. Who benefits from centering couples in constructions of romance? What would our world look like if intimacy within ourselves and with any number of people were celebrated? Four dancers will embody these questions through dynamic dancing, intimate partnering, pleasure-seeking solos, and resistance to the hegemony of two.
Choreography by Tim Rubel, in collaboration with dancers KJ Dahlaw, Quinn Dior, Ki' Shae Qetlah, and Trask Reinhart. Costume Design by Brooke Jennings.
Photo: Rolando Santos. Dancers: Colin Epstein, Jess DeFranco, María Mendoza, Valeria Morteo, and Hannah Westbrook (2022).
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This piece considers the idea of a "couple" as a heteronormative construct; how finding intimacy with oneself or with more than one other person engenders scrutiny, pity, and judgement. It wrestles with the human quest for finding "the one." It asks why being single or being polyamorous are not included in our collective idea of happiness. Who benefits from centering couples in constructions of romance? What would our world look like if intimacy within ourselves and with any number of people were celebrated? Four dancers will embody these questions through dynamic dancing, intimate partnering, pleasure-seeking solos, and resistance to the hegemony of two.
Choreography by Tim Rubel, in collaboration with dancers KJ Dahlaw, Quinn Dior, Ki' Shae Qetlah, and Trask Reinhart. Costume Design by Brooke Jennings.
Photo: Rolando Santos. Dancers: Colin Epstein, Jess DeFranco, María Mendoza, Valeria Morteo, and Hannah Westbrook (2022).
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