”Bright Shadow is a multidisciplinary performance that navigates the interplay between utopia and dystopia through dance, music, spoken word, and immersive digital projections. At its heart lies the question, “What world do we want to build together?” This dynamic work invites audiences to engage actively, integrating interactive technologies to shape the performance in real time. Through vivid storytelling and evocative artistry, Bright Shadow fosters reflection on collective dreams and fears, offering a transformative space to imagine and co-create a more connected and hopeful future.”
-Kinesis Dance/Soma Anima Arts
Choreography, Concept & Direction:
Rachel Helten
Interpreters:
Ileanna Sophia Cheladyn, Rachel Helten, Allison Lang, Ana Sosa
Composers, Musicians & Poets:
Ben Helten, Kofi Obiri-Yeboah
Projections:
Ezequiel Peralta
Sampled & Recorded music:
Voice recordings of Cecile Helten, Rachel Helten, Ileanna Sophia Cheladyn, Ana Sosa, Allison Lang