Mercurials
Commissioned and premiered by Mocean Dance (2022)
Choreography: Lydia Zimmer
3 dancers | 26 minutes
Halifax-based choreographer Lydia Zimmer's Mercurials explores the psychology of grandiose delusion, made visible in the elongated golden hands of the dancers. The performers change moods unpredictably, moving quickly from soft grace to cutting speed and precision. Drawing inspiration from the element mercury, a toxic metallic liquid, danger lurks behind a mesmerizing beauty.
Premiere
Fluid Forms, Mocean's 20th Anniversary Mainstage
Performers
Sarah Murphy, Julie Robert, Anastasia Wiebe
Contributing Dancer
Kate Houston
Rehearsal Director
Gillian Seaward-Boone
Sound Design
Lydia Zimmer, with musical excerpts from Hildur Guðnadóttir (Bathroom Dance, Defeated Clown), Jóhann Jóhannsson (Miracle, Mystery and Authority, Flight From the City, The Rocket Builder — Io Pan!), Javier Navarrete (A Tale, Long Long Time Ago) and Nicholas Britell (The Middle of the World), Sara Davachi (For Voice), Epic Soundscapes (Soft Rain & Deep Thunder
Lighting Design
Leigh Ann Vardy
Costume Design
Kate Mitchell
Behind the Scenes Video Editing
Lydia Zimmer
