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WHERE THE VIOLETS BLOOM

“Where the Violets Bloom” is a dance theatre piece that celebrates the joys and freedoms of queerness. In a world where media often focuses on the violence and hardships faced by the queer community, this piece shines a light on the beauty and authenticity of queer identity. A love letter to the queer community, “Where the Violets Bloom” combines poetry, set choreography, scored improvisation, and song to encapsulate the radiance of queer lives.

The Tank

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UNFETTERED. ACT II.

Continuing the powerful journey initiated in “Unfettered,” Rush Johnston delves deeper into the transformative experience of transitioning in “Unfettered: Act II .” This sequel is an evocative exploration of identity, resilience, community, and the profound connection between transness and spirituality. UNFETTERED. ACT II. is part two of the UNFETTERED trilogy.

Novemeber 9, 2024

Barnard Movement Lab

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RUSH JOHNSTON

Movement Artist

Rush Johnston (they/them) is a multimedia choreographer, performer, filmmaker, and movement researcher. Rush creates at the intersection of visual and performing art, often exploring modes of artistic expression beyond the binary. Their work often plays with perception and identity, inviting viewers to question proposed truths of self and social misunderstanding. Social justice work is a key element of Rush’s creative vision, often encompassing themes of political turmoil, queerness, and mental health.

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PROJECTS

 

UNFETTERED. ACT I.

The first part of a trilogy about transess, divinity, and the act of becoming

Making a Mess

An immesive exploration of taboos in the dance world and its institutions

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Incantation

A site-specifc work on climate and community care presented in the 2024 NYC Dance Parade and Fesitival

Still Life?

A messy look into artists’ messy minds

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Nothingness

A solo study on the state of nothing 

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THEM

A new solo work in three parts exploring identity and perception, featuring Leah Carpenter

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Ever and Anon

An introspective dance film made in collaboration with Lunar Focus Films

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