Chronicles of a Uterus

Dark Pregnancy

OVERVIEW

 Dark Pregnancy the destruction is a dance theater short story, part of a trilogy “Chronicles of a Uterus”.  Based on the Mayan belief that the womb to is the main organ of perception for a woman. The trilogy evokes the capacity of the uterus as a vessel of destruction, creation and preservation.

Set in the Great Depression, this story narrates a woman experiencing a series of powerful and enigmatic thoughts, feelings and physical behaviors emanating from her womb.

 

CREDITS

Writer, Director, Choreographer – Catherine Correa
Video Mapping and projections- Laia Cabrera & Co
Movement Director- Peter Schmitz
Starring:Catherine Correa , John Dornellas

 

photos by Carlota Figueras