On June 8, we introduced Dancemaker Resident, Fernadina Chan, and her co-collaborators Adriane Brayton, Michael Alfano, and Jennine Willett in the Boston Dancemakers Residency Showcase, Not Eye, Us. Andrea Blesso, Director of Dance and Interdisciplinary Arts, will lead the conversation about their work and process behind their upcoming immersive and multi-disciplinary performance.
Photo by Melissa Blackall, Sculpture titled "Cubed" by Michael Alfano
Fernadina Chan photographed by Melissa Blackall
Fernadina Chan and collaborative team photographed by Melissa Blackall, Sculpture titled "Cubed" by Michael Alfano
Photo by Melissa Blackall, Sculpture titled "Cubed" by Michael Alfano
About Not Eye, us
Boston Dancemakers Residency Showcase: Not Eye, Us by Fernadina Chan, Continuum Dance Project
In-Person Performances
Thursday, June 22 | 7:30pm
Friday, June 23 | 8:00pm
Saturday, June 24 | 8:00pm
Virtual Performance
Monday, June 26 – Friday, July 14 | Free (up to 20 day online access)
Directed by Fernadina Chan in partnership with Continuum Dance Project (CDP) co-director, Adriane Brayton, Not Eye, Us is an immersive dance-theatre work exploring the intersection of gaze and power through a multi-layered connection to Michael Alfano’s sculpture ‘Cubed’. Through manipulation of the sculpture’s nine moveable pieces, each pigmented with a different skin tone, Not Eye, Us examines individual diversity within a united community; propelling the audience and performers on an interactive journey.
This new cross-disciplinary dance challenges audiences to consider the impact of external perception on race and gender, while empowering them to interact with, touch, and take ownership of the work.
Collaborative Team
Director & Choreographer | Fernadina Chan & Adriane Brayton
Performers & Contributors | Adriane Brayton, Mayra Hernandez, Sarah Pacheco, Lonnie Stanton, Jennifer Roberts (alternate)
Dramaturg | Jennine Willett, Third Rail Projects
Scenic Design | Sculpture by Michael Alfano
Technical Director & Light Designer | Anne Dresbach
Costume Designer | Soyoung L Kim