Lessons
in
Human
Development
This work was developed during a six-month residency at Links Hall, where I explored the dynamic between ensemble (herd) and solo (individual) experiences. My research focused on somatic, behavioral, and communicative principles observed in humans, horses, and whales—examining how cross-species behavior can reveal the diverse ways humans navigate survival, often embodying both predator and prey roles in daily life and performance.
Throughout the residency, I collaborated with musicians Tim Young and Hamid Drake, as well as a range of artists, using rehearsal and workshop spaces to build relational practices that supported live, improvisational performance. These explorations culminated in a full-length performance at the residency’s conclusion.
As part of my personal research, I trained in embodied horsemanship with Paula Josa-Jones and received Watsu® sessions to deepen my understanding of ensemble connection and sensitivity in movement. This process also sparked the creation of Radical Bodies—a weekly practice co-curated with Lindsay Hopkins and guided by musicians and movement facilitators—which further investigated how we come together through improvisation.