l o r e l e i
lorelei” is a solo based on the mystery and seduction of the folklore of the Sirens and Selkies, half woman, half creature. Named after the German legend of a Siren living on the Rhine River, this piece uses hyper-detailed movement and strategic obfuscation of the face to create a hypnotic feeling, the allure of the Siren. Most of the movement exists in the upper body, naked , seated with my the dancer’s back to the audience. This placement of the piece echoes the split identity of the female image, which inspires it. “lorelei” intends to explore a duality of the female experience through the lens of the Selkie folklore, having the potential to be equally grotesque and goddess simultaneously.
Premiered in 2021 at Arts On Site in NYC. Co-commissioned and presented by CREATE Art and Arts on Site.
7 minutes - solo dancer