
dancing with my shadows: the performance
dancing with my shadows: the performance
Blending burlesque and contemporary dance styles to resonate with shedding parts of yourself to find another, HOPE expresses the journey to self-love, discovery, and meeting with your inner self, inspiring flow and unity within the mind and body.
The multimedia performance captures moments of vulnerability and transformation, reflecting HOPE’s quests to understand and accept her shadows and mental health, seeking inner peace. Shadow work involves exploring and integrating the hidden, unconscious aspects of one's personality. Rooted in Jungian psychology, it delves into suppressed emotions and unresolved issues, fostering self-awareness and personal growth. By facing and embracing the "shadow," individuals strive for wholeness, authenticity, and balance in their lives. HOPE’s performance and current series of work, “Moments in Time”, investigate the journey of expressimg and accepting this shadow-self.
The 30-minute performance can be viewed with a small donation. Contact HOPE for information.
Below are photos and short video clips by Niajea Randolph



dancing with my shadows scene 2 (view full clip on vimeo)
This part of the performance expressed relationship unease and reactions to distant communication. HOPE’s piece i cannot keep living for you is featured in the projected moving graphics, along with lyrics from OSHUN’s Sango.