OF THE EARTH; PROPELLING FORWARD

OF THE EARTH; PROPELLING FORWARD

“Of The Earth; Propelling Forward” takes the audience through the seasons as we experience them in my home province, the island of Ktaqmkuk (Newfoundland and Labrador). Though the work is rooted in personal observations and experiences of the natural world, because it was created in Ktaqmkuk which is the traditional territory of the Beothuk and Mi’kmaq, it’s important for me to acknowledge the importance of seasonal shifts to these groups who were and are the stewards of the local environment and
whose customs and migrations heavily relied on the seasons for much of their history. “Of The Earth; Propelling Forward” draws its inspiration from the ever-changing tapestry
of Newfoundland’s seasons: Winter, Spring, Summer, and Fall, and delves into a captivating exploration of Newfoundland’s weather.

HILARY KNEE

Hilary Knee is a contemporary dance artist, choreographer, and movement instructor based in Corner Brook, Newfoundland. Upon graduation from The School of Toronto Dance Theatre’s Professional Training Program in 2016, Hilary was awarded the Sharon B. Moore Solo Project, during which Moore choreographed two solos for Knee’s repertoire.

Since returning to Newfoundland in 2021, Knee joined creative forces with Candice Pikeand Josh Murphy. Together the trio has performed their show, Ruralesque, an
intersection of contemporary dance, burlesque, and embodied experiences of Newfoundland culture, which continues to tour throughout Newfoundland and Atlantic Canada.

As a choreographer and solo performer, Hilary continues to expand her repertoire, collaborating with beloved NL musician Geraldine Hollett on their work “Of the Earth; Propelling Forward” which premiered on stage in Corner Brook in June 2024,and most recently, “to unwind a seashell” with composer Robert Humber and pianist Stephen Eckert. “to unwind a seashell” had its live debut at Sound Symposium XXI in St. John’s in July 2024. Robert, Stephen, and Hilary, through their collective, Tidal Motions, are working on a new creation set in motion to premiere next year.

GERALDINE HOLLETT

Geraldine Hollett is a member of highly acclaimed, world touring band The Once. In 2009 they released their first record. In 2010 the band were picked up by Borealis Records. They began to tour in UK/Europe, Canada and Australia. In 2013, they met Passenger and became his back-up singers for a couple records and took to the world as his opener in the USA, UK, Europe, Canada, Australia and New Zealand. Their album Departures that accompanied the tour, was picked up by Nettwerk Records. In 2018, they started their own label Directly Records.

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