Dance, storytelling and film are are woven into a fluid tapestry that draw the viewer
into the profound world of physical listening.
What do dancers bring into the equine arena?
That is the question the three dancers asked themselves
as they embarked on creating a movement language with two young foals.
Interspecies Journey: On Tour in 2022-2023
Wellfleet, MA - September 2022
Jefferson, NY - November 2022
Gibney Dance, NYC - December 2022
Temple University - January 2023
Sweet Briar College - March 2023
Tampa, FL - March 2023
For Performance Booking
CONTACT: JoAnna Mendl Shaw
joannamendlshaw@gmail.com
Project History
In April of 2021, three Equus Projects dancers began exploring moving, first with the two pregnant mares and then with their newborns. Filmmaker Stefan Morel was present for the horsemanship training and choreographic exploration. He captured the pregnant mare and the foals' births and documented the ensuing weeks of dance conversations with the mare and foals.
The Equus Projects
Will share stories about lessons learned on this journey
Perform choreographic excerpts from the film
And show raw footage and process clips from the making of IMPRINTED