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Mile Zero Dance Society

FIRE: The Disaster Show

FIRE is part of "The Disaster Show," depicting climate catastrophe through dance. Deviani Andrea performs a powerful solo as a recently burnt forest.

FIRE is a segment of “The Disaster Show,” a trilogy that portrays climate catastrophe through dance, imagery, and sound. Deviani Andrea performs a solo that represents a forest devastated by recent fires, embodying a powerful movement ritual of the land. The piece emphasizes the impact of global environmental changes, blending evocative dance with a poignant portrayal of the natural world’s fragility.

Location

Behind RCU

Artist Type

Performance

Date

Saturday, September 21, 2024

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About Mile Zero Dance Society

Gerry Morita (MFA) is a dynamic dancer, choreographer, and performance artist who serves as the Artistic Director of Mile Zero Dance in Edmonton (Treaty 6). With over 25 years of experience, Morita has created site-specific and interdisciplinary performances that have been showcased internationally, including in Japan, Canada, Poland, Estonia, Turkey, and Belgium.

Her work challenges traditional perspectives on how bodies move and interact with the spaces around them, offering fresh, thought-provoking experiences to her audiences. As a leader at Mile Zero Dance, Morita fosters a creative environment that encourages experimentation and collaboration within the artistic community.

Morita’s commitment to pushing the boundaries of dance and performance has established her as a prominent figure in both the Canadian and international art scenes. Her innovative approach continues to inspire and engage audiences, making her a key contributor to contemporary dance and performance art.