| | Two Can Do. | |
A duet | Two people | Two heads | Two blindfolds | Moving Art.
Common task?
Move together by listening to each other.
Common goal?
Show up fully and really listen.
Common experience?
Not really.
But we know what it is when it's here. And so do you.
For who?
All of us. Including you.
What if you had support whenever you moved? What can we make when we know everything we do will be supported? If we were told we could do anything because we had the means, what would we try to do?
In this piece, two dancers work to support - physically - each other's movement ventures to create a dynamic, rhythmical and physical duet. The work uses principles of contemporary dance to explore the idea of support, trust and vulnerability in the arts. The question is... how much further can you go with a bit of support?
Created in 2017, Two Can Do has taken on a life and an identity of it's own, being named the "Most Innovative" at the Limerick Fringe Festival in 2017 and being described as a "journey of possibilities".
After a hugely successful Irish Tour in August 2019, inclusive of two sold out shows in Dublin and Limerick, the plan for Two Can Do is to expand our educational programs and take Two Can Do and corresponding MANTRA and SUPPORT community workshops on tour in Europe in 2021.
Two Can Do provides a way in. A portal to the magic that is human, a magic that we all know and can somehow understand without speaking. It provides a tangible way to dabble in the intangible. This work creates an atmosphere that deserves to be explored and as the choreographer, it has been a true honor and a privilege to be the one chosen to receive this work. May Two Can Do have a long life ahead of it with support as great as it has received already. - Bianca Paige Smith
Here is what people are saying about Two Can Do:
“Unapologetically Riveting”
That really is such an amazing performance … I hope the whole world gets to see it! – Anonymous
We are brought on a journey of possibilities and support, and as an audience member I felt important and that my presence played a role in the piece. – Erris Burke
A fascinating exploration on a theme, and a great way to begin the dance section of fringe. – Shane Vaughan – Limerick Fringe
Onlookers … hold their breath with anticipation and curiosity. – Celina Jaffe