February 29 - March 2, 2024

SHA Creative Outlet

Image of Shannon Yu with Hands on shas neck and paint on shas arms. Words say “wild future" Image by Shannon Yu

Wild Future represents the unknown yet powerful future that is rooted in the current moment. The rapport that stretches through time breaks dimensions. A point of a finger shatters an ancient pyramid. Consequences come with every decision being made at every moment. This performance consists of two pieces, “\\\” (reads as Three Slashes) and ”Dis-placement 誤置”.

Exploration of rapport is the core of the work. In “\\\”, the string is a materialization of connection between two. With the understanding that the link between us never ceases to exist, active negotiation is taking place every second. Energy flows through and morphs physical structures of bodies and strings, keeping all entangled.

”Dis-placement 誤置” is a body and mind process of role playing dreamer, shapeshifter, and monarch separately and collectively. Placement of intentions alters the quality of communication between the seeing and the seen. “A hand reaching out from my back, gently grabbing your collar, asking you to come with me.”

SHA Creative Outlet is a company that is rooted in dance and showcases in many mediums including film, photography, design, animation, and live performances. With dance styles such as Contemporary, Breaking, Wing Tsun Martial Arts at its core, SHA Creative Outlet is dedicated to innovation, collaboration, and connection. Formed in November 2021 in Brooklyn, New York, the company has performed in Triskelion Arts Theater(NY), Abrons Arts Center(NY), Prospect Park(NY), the Center at West Park(NY), Judson Church(NY), Firehouse Theater(VA), and the Rady Shell(CA).

Founded by Shannon Yu 余香儒, 2023 Asian American Arts Alliance’s Jadin Wong Fellow for Dance. Sha holds an MFA in Performance and Performance Studies from Pratt Institute, and a Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering from National Taiwan University. Shannon identifies as a multi-disciplinary artist, dancer-choreographer, queer creator.
 

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