DRENCHED
DRENCHED is an immersive, multi sensory performance experience in pools of water.
Originally commissioned in 2015, DRENCHED has taken many forms through both live performances and virtual stages.
Focused on the reflective qualities of water, dancers submerge themselves in pools of liquid brilliance, converting technical contemporary dance into an unparalleled expression of thought. DRENCHED navigates humanity’s current as we wade through uncertainty and turbulence, with each piece exploring themes of self-actualization through the evolution of collective grief.
“ Ashley McQueen ’s DRENCHED took four dancers on an emotional, symbolic journey through the facets of change — apprehension, struggle and, in this case, eventual triumph. The water, which the performers immersed themselves in and embodied with their movements, gave a visceral charge to the work.”
- Arts Birmingham
PERFORMANCE HISTORY
Virtual Premiere: Dance Film
In collaboration with David Tufino
June 1-13, 2021
Arova Contemporary Ballet Premiere
October 20-22, 2017
The Dance Foundation
1715 27th Ct S, Homewood, AL 35209
St. Louis Premiere, presented by ANNONYArts
March 19-21, 2015 & April 3-4, 2015
Satori, An Artist Space
3003 Locust Street, St. Louis, MO 63103
SPECIAL THANKS
ANNONYArts at Satori, Tom Brady, Jamorris Rivers, Arova Contemporary Ballet, Bob Morrison, Gerry Love, Webster University, Jennifer Medina, David Tufino, Kurt Gosselin, Amanda McQueen, Stephanie Jauch, Manon Hallay