Recently, SCD executive director Sarah Lochhead approached me
about performing as part of the lineup at the Open Mic Cabaret in Barrie. After
deliberating about which piece of company repertoire I might perform, Sarah and
I thought it might be fun to instead choreograph something new.

When choreographing, some artists like to work with movement
first while others find their inspiration in a piece of music. For this work, I
knew I needed just the right music to express my feelings. Surprisingly, while browsing facebook
one day, I happened to journey through a series of links and was delighted to
discover a folk/indie musician from my hometown. I recognized her as a friend of my extended family and immediately
found inspiration in her melodic tones and lyrics. Using movement phrases
inspired by SCD company classes, I began to play around and collage the movement
together in a new way.
The song that inspired me is titled “The Ways I Love You” by
Faye Blais. I titled my choreography with the same name, which embodied the
very feelings and emotions I was hoping to express. Feelings of being in love
with my life at home as a mom and the challenges of also trying fulfill my
creative and professional self outside the home. My performance at the Open Mic Cabaret can be described as
my edited rough draft, and I look forward to revisiting and working with the
piece as it continues to evolve.
I want to thank Sarah Lochhead and the Open Mic Cabaret for
giving me the opportunity and encouragement to create this piece. I also want
to thank the beautiful and talented Faye Blais for her inspiring music.
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