
Polaris (2022)
Commissioned by Minnesota Dance Theatre
Created in collaboration with the dancers.
Original cast: Ella Askew, Solveig Benz-Narveson, Stella Ford, Lillian Gausmann, Simone Gingerich-Boberg, Lily Malloy, Kaia Meyer, Perryn Northrup, Lily Scott, Sophia Perlman
Music: Caroline Shaw
Lighting Design: Jesse Cogswell
Premiere: May 28th, 2022
The Cowles Center
Goodale Theater
528 Hennepin Ave, Minneapolis, MN 55403
Duration: 9:50
“Eight dancers in long, flowing dresses channeled the murmuring of starlings as their grouping transformed throughout the space, remaining connected to one another even as Waxse’s choreography had them exploring complex floor patterns.
”Polaris”, a shortened way to say the Latin “stella polaris” (polar star), incorporated the dancers reaching heavenward. Whether they were taking in the beauty and power of the night sky, or becoming stars themselves as they orbited around in circular patterns, the piece created a feeling of revelry.”