Goddess (2025)
Choreography: Marisa f. Ballaro
Music: Original composition, John Carroll | Full work: 20 minutes
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Inspired by goddess archetypes, Goddess unfolds in three powerful sections. The first, rooted in Gaia, evokes tenderness and maternal intimacy through grounded, gestural movement, and soft physical touch that builds to a powerful use of breath and full-bodied movement. The second, drawn from the Sirens, features hypnotic unison and fluid motion—mysterious, alluring, and otherworldly. The final section channels the fierce spirit of the Amazons, with explosive strength, tribal unity, and warrior-like precision. Emotionally resonant and physically expressive, the piece explores the multifaceted nature of feminine identity—nurturer, enchantress, and fighter—drawing on ancient goddess imagery to embody the complexity, duality, and force of the divine feminine.
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Performers in video: Hannah Dillenbeck, Chaslyn Donovan, Natalie Katz, Jen Silver, Christina Tribo at Dixon Place (New York, NY; 2025) as part of Dance Bloc.