2010 · 65 min · Captions
Heaven
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About this performance
Integrating live music and vocal work into dance, Heaven is a collaboration between choreographer Morgan Thorson and musicians Alan Sparhawk and Mimi Parker of the indie band Low. Heaven considers each of its participants equally in solo, duet and choral arrangements to evoke an emotional and physical ecstasy more commonly associated with religious practice. Formed in 1993, Low has garnered a worldwide cult following for their minimalist soundscapes and achingly beautiful harmonies.
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About the artist
Morgan Thorson
Morgan Thorson’s original works combine movement, light, sound and objects, always taking into consideration the site of the work, the representation of the body, the impulse of her collaborators and the history of the field. Based in Minneapolis, Morgan is a certified Skinner Releasing Technique teacher, a faculty member at the University of Minnesota, and an advisor for the SCUBA touring network. She began dancing at a young age. Morgan has received many awards for her work, including NEFA’s Fused grant in 2011 and a 2010 Guggenheim Fellowship.
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