http://www.louisakillian.com/choreography daily 1.0 2021-04-15 https://static1.squarespace.com/static/57f2a574ff7c50e65dac7e9f/t/6038783e04fff13f100153c4/1614180096400/ Choreography Image of Louisa Killian Photography by Dat Nguyen www.motionvivid.com https://static1.squarespace.com/static/57f2a574ff7c50e65dac7e9f/t/60392c0b3105c00cdbbe1b86/1614359563071/ Choreography - Seven Parts The choreographic culmination of my thesis work: Dance and Isolation: Themes of Technology, Independence, Loneliness, Control, Vulnerability, and Connection”. Choreography: Louisa Killian in collaboration with dancers. Dancers: Alli Ball, Noriko Bell, Vixy Boldt, Xochiti Marquez, Arianna Mevs, Emma Sargent, Nichele Van Portfleet Music: Trent Reznor and Atticus Ross, additional sound design and arrangement by Louisa Rankin Space: Hayes Christensen Theater, University of Utah Lighting Design: Louisa Killian & Brianna Lopez Photography: Dat Nguyen www.motionvivid.com https://static1.squarespace.com/static/57f2a574ff7c50e65dac7e9f/t/60392c528830c35e8ed3e26d/1614359634634/ Choreography - Two Than Two More A duet combining two flavors of movers. An implied power struggle and friction exists between the two, despite living in the same space. Choreography: Louisa Killian in collaboration with Shannon Vance McKechnie. Dancers: Louisa Killian, Shannon Vance McKechnie Music: Nine Inch Nails Space: BYU Dance Studio Theater https://static1.squarespace.com/static/57f2a574ff7c50e65dac7e9f/t/60392c8990afc407eab78e04/1614359689350/ Choreography - Car Noises What happens when dancers become the verbal, comedic soundtrack? In this piece we explore first reactions, performative movement, and abstract improvisation paralleled to sound. Choreography: the dancers, directed by Louisa Killian Dancers: James Adamson, McKenlie Howell, Savanna Jarvis, Anna Krzymowski, Courtney Martin, Eliza Robinson, Lydee Steele, Vixy Stewart Sound: The Frantics Space: Provo City Library Ballroom, sold out show, 250 capacity https://static1.squarespace.com/static/57f2a574ff7c50e65dac7e9f/t/60392d5014005d520ada8b5e/1614359888463/ Choreography - To Know? Jargon. How do we know what we know? This piece questions the relevancy of definitive thinking and popular beliefs, as we consider the unpredictable, explosive, and physical nature of lived experience. Choreography: Louisa Killian, in collaboration with dancer Dancer: Dmitri Peskov Sound: Robert Audi Interview, Antonio Vivaldi Space: Provo City Library Ballroom, sold out show, 250 capacity https://static1.squarespace.com/static/57f2a574ff7c50e65dac7e9f/t/60392dc5d7213c171af5edac/1614360005626/ Choreography - Isolation This piece explores the function of isolating body parts to create a disjointed movement vocabulary. Choreography: Louisa Killian in collaboration with dancers. Dancers: Noriko Bell, Vixy Boldt, Shaniece Brazwell, Arianna Mevs, Trevor Wilde Music: Nine Inch Nails Space: Hayes Christensen Theater, University of Utah Lighting Design: Cole Adams Photography: Dat Nguyen www.motionvivid.com, Ching-I Chang https://static1.squarespace.com/static/57f2a574ff7c50e65dac7e9f/t/607895c446267903a902f742/1618515396286/ Choreography - Miscommunication “Hello?” This piece explores communication and consequences between friends. How do we connect with each another? Is anyone really listening? “Maybe God is just a cop that we can fast talk.” Choreography: Louisa Killian, in collaboration with dancers Dancers: Snow College Dance Ensemble - Melanie Allridge, Sara Christian, Jessica Evans, Warren Hess, Larissa Hindes, Sharon Jackson, Cali Teague, Kendra Thornton Sound: Houses Space: Provo City Library Ballroom, sold out show, 250 capacity https://static1.squarespace.com/static/57f2a574ff7c50e65dac7e9f/t/6078965b2f51b80b168f4cd7/1618515547927/ Choreography - Behind Me This piece explores pain that stems from memory and trauma. There are experiences in our past that continue to affect us, even as we push forward and try to heal. Choreography: Louisa Killian, in collaboration with dancers Dancers: Vixy Boldt, McKenlie Howell, Courtney Read, Eliza Robinson Music: Mika Space: Provo City Library Ballroom, sold out show, 250 capacity https://static1.squarespace.com/static/57f2a574ff7c50e65dac7e9f/t/607897b64808ad1494b607fc/1618515894623/ Choreography - Subside A digital dance installation collaboration incorporating props, sound design, and projections. The audience looks down on the dancers as a play on perspective. The dancers are confined by space, metal pipes, and their own despondency. Dancers: Rebekah Ryan, Louisa Killian Music: Kenny Muzzy Space: Film and Media Arts Building, University of Utah https://static1.squarespace.com/static/57f2a574ff7c50e65dac7e9f/t/60789848c0550271a334d0d5/1618516040893/ Choreography - Containment I wanted to create an abstract piece on male bodies that exemplified strength and power. Each dancer is highlighted throughout the piece as an example of forces that can’t be fully contained. Dancers: Alex Ashby, Adam Dimond, Cameron Harrison, Andrew Heiner, Cristian Joubert, Todd Schwieder, Kevin White Music: The Chemical Brothers Space: Oscar A. Kirkham Auditorium, Brigham Young University - Idaho Lighting Design: Kolby Clarke, www.kolbyclarke.com https://static1.squarespace.com/static/57f2a574ff7c50e65dac7e9f/t/607898ddcd0e834360f3eba4/1618516189677/ Choreography - Always With Me This piece is about the relationship between me and my two sisters. Even though we moved away from home and left our childhood experiences behind, the memories still sustain me. Dancers: Carissa Lee, Hannah Lim, Janae White Music: Yumi Kumura Space: Oscar A. Kirkham Auditorium, Brigham Young University - Idaho Lighting Design: Kolby Clarke www.kolbyclarke.com https://static1.squarespace.com/static/57f2a574ff7c50e65dac7e9f/t/6078998b46267903a903872a/1618516363104/ Choreography - Scream This piece attempts to physicalize the concept of a “scream”. It is an abstract rendition of the release of fear. Dancers: Kelly Baker, Elise Beers, Miranda Carter, Carissa Lee, Hannah Lim, Jenifer Myers, Kelsey Newell, Carlos Orozco, Kenlee Schnell, Cherie Wehle, Janae White Music: Fatboy Slim Space: Oscar A. Kirkham Auditorium, Brigham Young University - Idaho Lighting Design: Kolby Clarke www.kolbyclarke.com https://static1.squarespace.com/static/57f2a574ff7c50e65dac7e9f/t/60789aa33c02800cdb692fc4/1618516643164/ Choreography - Body Parts This piece explores different body parts in motion. What happens when dancers are hyper-aware of each body part? How can different movement vocabularies be created by acknowledging different places on the body? Each dancer utilized improvisation to create their own body part motifs. Dancers: Kelly Baker, Elise Beers, Miranda Carter, Carissa Lee, Hannah Lim, Jenifer Myers, Kelsey Newell, Carlos Orozco, Kenlee Schnell, Cherie Wehle, Janae White Music: Bobby McFerrin Space: Oscar A. Kirkham Auditorium, Brigham Young University - Idaho Lighting Design: Kolby Clarke www.kolbyclarke.com https://static1.squarespace.com/static/57f2a574ff7c50e65dac7e9f/t/60789af04f2bf33f005f7709/1618516720822/ Choreography - Emergence This piece investigates the human desire to be seen. Is the anxiety of this eating us away inside? After we “emerge” according to others’ standards, are we returning to lick our wounds and taste ourselves to find out if we’re still human? Choreography: Louisa Killian, in collaboration with dancers Dancers: James Adamson, McKenlie Howell, Savanna Jarvis, Anna Krzymowski, Courtney Martin, Arianna Mevs, Eliza Robinson, Lydee Steele, Vixy Stewart Sound: Trifonic Space: Provo City Library Ballroom, sold out show, 250 capacity https://static1.squarespace.com/static/57f2a574ff7c50e65dac7e9f/t/60789b3c242cb706d023872d/1618516796380/ Choreography - On Your Side A contemporary cabaret, based on themes of friendship and mutual support. Choreography: Louisa Killian, in collaboration with dancers and Ben Ralph Dancers: Christian Burton, Margaret George Sound: Jose Gonzales Space: Provo City Library Ballroom, sold out show, 250 capacity Performed at the BYU National Dancesport Championships. Cabaret division. https://static1.squarespace.com/static/57f2a574ff7c50e65dac7e9f/t/60789ba4fc74e274cea0fb79/1618516900666/ Choreography - Edge For this concert, I was commissioned to choreograph a piece that felt “edgy”. This piece explores the idea of “being on the edge” emotionally and physically. Choreography: Louisa Killian Dancers: Hannah Ficklin, Richie Johnson, Natalie King, Marielle Kreutz, Kelsey Luck, Annie Smith, Mak Wasden, Marissa Willis, Caitlin Woodard Music: Trent Reznor & Atticus Ross Space: Oscar A. 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