Producer and Director
February 2024
PROJECT DESCRIPTION
Vital became a yearly program showcasing Corps Bara’s trainee program CBII alongside the Corps Bara company dancers. This show was the second annual performance with the second cohort of CBII dancers.
The concept of Vital emerged out of a desire to explore aliveness; a celebration of living, of the moments that remind us we are awake to the moment. Whether difficult, beautiful, heartwrenching, awe-inspiring, or simply ridiculous, these acute moments of aliveness remind us of the gifts of our humanity; connection, love, bravery, laughter and strength. We created this performance with a deep sense of gratitude for the precious gift of life.
GALLERY
CREDITS AND SUPPORTERS
Director, Producer — Deanna Witwer
Corps Bara Dancers — Kathryn Hood, Heidi Schmidtke, Caitlin Unrau, Cabri Boechler, Tsukina Kajisako
CBII Dancers — Lane Sayer, Alyssa Siemens, Evelyn Strilchuk, Jaidyn Bloemraad, Emma Flemming
Choreographers — Kathryn Hood, Reese Wilson, Heidi Schmidtke, Amy Meyers
Social Media Director — Kathryn Hood
Front of House — Elaine Unrau
Stage Manager — Marlo Hepburn
Alterations — Brandon Witwer
Lighting and Tech Support — Arielle Bergeron
Photography — Sentient Forms and Char G Photography
Board Members — Chantal Gandar, Teresa Boettcher, Kyla Hiebert, Heather Frayne, Jana Norris, Trudy Feldmeyer
Community Partners — Evolved Movement Arts, Crossings Dance