Performance | Global Dance Connections series
FakeKnot
MY HOUSE
MY HOUSE is a bold new work by the award-winning queer, Canadian-Filipinx choreographer Ralph Escamillan (aka Kiki Legend OA Mother Posh Gvasalia and Canadian Mother Posh Basquiat). This fabulous performance celebrates Ballroom Culture, and the familial bonds embedded within the structure of a HOUSE. Bringing the BALL from the runway to the stage, the piece features Voguers from the Canadian Scene, with a local Ballroom Commentators and DJ.
Subversive, joyful, and playful, MY HOUSE uses the collective fantasy-building of Ballroom, beats that make you pump, and movement that carries the liberating truth of being fully oneself on the floor.
Post-show artist talkback June 20.
About the series:
Our Global Dance Connections series features exciting dance works by artists from across Canada. Subscribe to secure your seat and get the best prices!
Includes:
MY HOUSE
Choreographer & Performer Ralph Escamillan (Kiki Legend Posh Gvasalia Basquiat)
Performers Brian Mendez (Kiki Legend Besos 007), Jocelyne Cajamarca (Father Jaws Siriano Balenciaga), Matthew ‘Snoopy’ Cuff (Kiki Icon Snoopy Fubu Basquiat)
DJ Simone Chnarakis (Simone Gvasalia)
Commentator Max Morales (Princess Pegasus Pink Lady)
Costume and Styling Ralph Escamillan & Robyn Jill Laxamana
Black Dance Vernacular/ Decolonising Practice Consultant Justine Chambers
Video & Projection Designer Nancy Lee
Lighting Designer & Technical Director Andie Lloyd
Executive Producer Francesca Piscopo
Associate Producer Kevin Soo-Locsin
Marketing and Communications Manager Jonathan James
Accounts Manager Ann Hepper
Produced by FakeKnot, and co-produced by the National Arts Centre (Ottawa), Urban Ink, and The Dance Centre.
FakeKnot gratefully acknowledges the support of the Canada Council for the Arts, the British Columbia Arts Council, the City of Vancouver, Lululemon, Buddies in Bad Times Theatre, Vancouver Ballroom Arts, and the Health Initiative for Men (HIM). A special thank you to all the individual donors who made this production possible.
Ralph Escamillan is Associate Artist with The Dance Centre.
Photos: Joe Bulawan and David Cooper
Presented with:
