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OF ELEPHANTS AND ASSES (2015)

OF ELEPHANTS AND ASSES (2015)

Developed from Il Mio Martir, a past collaboration with The Eclectic Laboratory Chamber Orchestra, this duet emphasizes the flaws in our current two-party political system.  A satirical relationship between both blue and red.  A symbiotic relationship, where one cannot exist without the other.  Love or hate, you decide. 

Choreography: Shana Simmons, in collaboration with Jessica Marino

Dancers:  Jessica Marino, Shana Simmons

Music:  Sergio Vartolo, Composed by Monteverdi, Il Mio Martir

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  • PROJECTS
    • CONSTRUCTED SIGHT DANCE FILM FESTIVAL >
      • CS DANCE FILM WORKSHOP
      • CONSTRUCTED SIGHT DETAILS & PROGRAM
      • PRESS ABOUT CONSTRUCTED SIGHT
      • OPENING NIGHT PROGRAM
    • IN/BEtween >
      • IN/BEtween Program
    • LIVING LANDSCAPES
    • VIRTUAL DANCE EXCHANGE PROJECT >
      • VDEP Symposium: Dialogue 1, Oct 5
      • VDEP SYMPOSIUM: DIALOGUE 2, OCT 26
      • VDEP SYMPOSIUM: DIALOGUE 3, NOV 16
      • FAQ'S
    • ELEVATE: a triple bill of female choreographers
    • THE MISSING PEACE (2018) >
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      • The HOPE Series
    • OBJECTIVE I (2015)
    • PASSENGER (2014)
    • RELATIVE POSITIONS (2012)
    • COLLABORATIONS
    • CHOREOGRAPHY >
      • RED ROVER, RED ROVER
      • GROUNDED IN THE SOIL
      • OF ELEPHANTS AND ASSES
      • DANCING SOLO
      • QUIRKE
      • BITS... PIECES...
      • RESONANT PASSINGS
      • TEA PARTY
      • A-PART
      • WHAT IS YOUR...?
      • CRUNCH
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    • Creative Performance Workshop
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