Carbon Movements

Curiosity, communication, connection, control.

Can we genuinely coexist in an environment without disturbing it? Where do the commonalities and connections lie between our inner and outer landscapes, and why do we feel the need to control them both? 

Carbon Movements is a groundbreaking new dance performance that includes a unique tactile and visual score. Starring Deaf artist Connor Yuzwenko-Martin, with vibrotactile elements created by David Bobier and Jim Ruxton of the VibraFusionLab and direction by professional choreographer Ainsley Hillard.

As part of our Invisible Practice collective, Carbon Movements centres around a deep curiosity we have: how can we create a performance where both hearing and Deaf audiences share the same experience?

Please note: This show happens in an external venue at the Mile Zero Dance Society (9931 78 Ave NW, Edmonton, AB).

For Wednesday, March 29th, stay after the performance for a post-show chat with the artists!

There will Woojer vibrotactile belts available for each audience member who wishes to use them.

Not sure how to use the Woojer? See below!

Please note: Thursday’s performance will be filmed and this may included limited and incidental shots of the audience during filming.

Director/Choreographer/Concept: Ainsley Hillyard

Performer/Creative collaborator: Connor Yuzwenko-Martin

VibraFusion Lab Artists: Jim Ruxton and David Bobier

Lighting Designer: Ainsley Hillyard

Lighting Technician: Chris Hicks

Stage Manager: Jessy Ardern

Dramaturgical support: Chris Dodd, Pil Hansen, Aimee Rushton

Deaf consultant: Chris Dodd

ASL coordinator: Andrea Konowalec

ASL interpreter team: Andrea Konowalec, Carmelle Cachero, Christine Kozub, Gail Benin, Mikayla Maione, Jenni Stevens

Set builder: Melissa Schneider

Production Support: James Kendal, Aaron Harrity

Photography: AR Bladon

Thank yous:

Huge thank you for the support of Mark Segger, Megan Dart, Murray Utas, Fringe Theatre Adventures, and our dedicated mover crew Nolan, Jared, Santi. A huge thank you to Chris Dodd for supporting us on this journey with us from the beginning.

Funders:

This project has been supported by the Canada Council for the Arts, the Alberta Foundation for the Arts, and the Edmonton Arts Council. Carbon Movements has also been supported by three two-week residencies: at McMaster University, Edmonton Fringe Theatre, and the Banff Centre for Arts and Creativity. We are extremely grateful to be premiering this work at SOUND OFF in 2023.

ASL/English
Company: Invisible Practice
Rating: All Ages
Cost: Pay-What-You-Can
Runtime: 60 minutes
Mile Zero Dance Studio
(9931 78 Ave NW, Edmonton, AB)
LIVE PERFORMANCE

SCHEDULE

Tuesday, March 28th - 7:30 PM
Wednesday, March 29th - 7:30 PM (post-show chat)
Thursday, March 30th - 7:30 PM
Friday, March 31st - 7:30 PM
Saturday, April 1st - 1:30 PM