Open Stage is a new opportunity for local dance makers, presented by Indianapolis Movement Arts Collective and made possible by the Allen Whitehill Clowes Charitable Foundation. Open Stage is presented in partnership with the Indianapolis Opera & Indy Convergence.
Act I
Good Morning
Poptical Illusion
Conceived and performed by Sockie Phommachanh
Music: "Brighter" by RUFUS
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A Dialogue... Improv vs Choreography
Featuring Sawyer Harvey and King Koi Roi
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A History of Street Dance & Waving
Featuring King Koi Roi & the ensemble
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Improvised Solo
Featuring Zay
Music: "Sampa The Great - Final Form" by Greybox (Greybox Edit Pack Vol.2)
Improvised Solo
Featuring Elly Kauser
Music, “Kitchen Disco Queen" by Billy Sharp
Starting Brand New
An exercise in creating simple structure and movement! Dancers were tasked with exploring and embellishing shapes and patterns from Yoga to create their own expression. These variations were paired together for a full group phrase.
Conceived by Sawyer Harvey
Performed by Brittany Gaither, Sawyer Harvey, Elly Kauser, King Koi Roi, Makayla Thompson, André Williams, Sara Williams, & Zay
Music: “Brand New” by Mac Ayres (Live)​
10 Minute Intermission
Act II
Good Afternoon
A Discussion... Freestyle vs Improvisation
Featuring Sockie, Koi, & Sawyer
Just Joking
A dance visual that displays both street and studio dancer's approach to the same song. Feel us lean into a darker, moodier atmosphere as opposition turns to contrast.
Conceived by Sawyer Harvey & [ICNH] (Insert Crew Name Here)
Music: “Coughing Up Smoke” by 99 Neighbors
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Improvised Solo
Featuring Brittany Gaither
Music: "Voyager (Tribute to Daft Punk)" by Dahwi
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Improvised Solo
Featuring André Williams
Music: "SBTRKT" by Wildfire feat. Little Dragon (Comisar Remix)
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The Intersection
Improvised waving and rehearsed choreography share the same space! Notice how planned and spontaneous coexist.
Conceived by Sawyer Harvey
Performed by Brittany Gaither, Sawyer Harvey, Elly Kauser, King Koi Roi, Makayla Thompson, André Williams, Sara Williams, & Zay
Music: “Vampire” by Olivia Rodrigo
Act III
Nocturne
Improvised Solo
Featuring Sara Williams
Music: “Rock the Boat” by BRLLNT
Improvised Solo
Featuring Makayla Thompson
Music: “Brown” by SUMIN feat. Hoody (90’s Flip by Dani)
Shadow Play
In the middle of the night, it all clicks! Dancers freestyle behind the glass and incorporate contrasting movement.
Conceived by King Koi Roi
Performed by Elly Kauser, King Koi Roi, Makayla Thompson, André Williams, Sara Williams, & Zay
Music: “Shadow of Your Love” by Saint Point
Improvised Solo
Featuring King Koi Roi
Music: “Merges” by Truman Show
Improvised Solo
Featuring Sawyer Harvey
Music: “Can I” by Alina Baraz & Galimatias
A Glimpse of Us
Watch the group take a step further into the world of planned and rehearsed as dancers start moving together!
Conceived by Sawyer Harvey & Itzel Alvarez
Performed by Brittany Gaither, Sawyer Harvey, Elly Kauser, King Koi Roi, Makayla Thompson, André Williams, Sara Williams, & Zay
Music: “Glimpse of Us” by Joji
Waving Choreography
Waving is an illusionary style created by dancers of color in California between the 1979’s & 80’s. The challenge set for the dancers is to take this style and attempt to do it with choreography.
Conceived by King Koi Roi
Performed by Brittany Gaither, Sawyer Harvey, Elly Kauser, King Koi Roi, Makayla Thompson, André Williams, Sara Williams, & Zay
Music: "Planet Masoko" by Sein
Bows
Music: “Brighter” by RUFUS
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Now it's' your turn! Audience members are welcome to join the dancers on the floor for a cypher. Cyphers are the embodiment of building community through movement. Let's DANCE!
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Madness II Method Directors
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Sawyer Harvey
"Something that I'm excited about is all the different dancers with different backgrounds and what brought them to be the type of dancer they are today. Something that has challenged me the most and has challenged some of the other dancers is letting go of control in the moment and allowing the movement to come through spontaneously. A lot of the ways similar to how we live our lives anyways. So, letting go of the confines and being there."
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King Koi Roi (Cuong Tran)
"For me what's interesting is watching the contemporary/choreography dancers get into freestyle. Watching them work their creativity."
Madness II Method Featured Artist
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Sockie Phommachanh
"I'm most excited about the diversity in Madness II Method's cast. Dance brings people together from all walks of life which promises for an incredible night."
Madness II Method Peformers
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Brittany Gaither
"For me what's been most interesting is that I have been dancing my whole life, but it's been a very long time since I've started learning a completely new style. It's been so fun to challenge my body and brain to do something new, while also recognizing all the ways that modern dance overlaps and can help with these new skills."
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Elly Kauser
"It's been great learning a new style that not only challenges me but has also helped me elevate my current skills and artistry!"
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Makayla Thompson
"What I find interesting about this project is finding more out about myself as a dancer. I've always been a fast-paced dancer, constantly moving. This has allowed me to slow down and think more and learn how my body really wants to move when I just allow it to be free as an artist."
Andre Williams
"What's interesting is energy can travel and can be visibly seen from each point in the body. Like trying to find detail with what waving is and how that radiates through the entire body."
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Sara Williams
"Being a part of the show has been such a fun experience, and I love the energy of this group. Waving is a really cool style in being able to apply it to my improv/freestyle has definitely shaped me as a dancer. It's a continuous process where I am learning to let my emotions take part, be intentional, make choices and follow through."
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Zay
"I've really enjoyed being able to collaborate with people from different areas of the Indy dance scene. The ability to learn a new dance form, technique, or style accessible through the street dance community that has shared valuable knowledge. I'm grateful."