TRYPTYCH

TRYPTYCH

Triptych is where our individual backgrounds throw a lively party, dancing together in three structured and improvisational conversations. It’s a collaborative playground where each of us adds our own twist, crafting a vibrant symphony of shared ideas.

COLLABORATORS

MEGHAN GILHESPY

Modern jazz vocalist Meghan Gilhespy is an innovative voice from the diverse Vancouver jazz scene. Currently based in Halifax, Meghan is a lecturer at Dalhousie University and Nova Scotia Community College. As the first woman in Canada to obtain a Doctorate in Jazz, her work examines the cultural politics of experimental jazz vocalization.
In addition to a long history of conventional jazz performance, including her own published album Vive Le Tour, Meghan has done studio work for Netflix, which has expanded her skills as an experimental vocal improviser. Her performance and pedagogical work continue to push boundaries and raise marginalized voices, contributing to an inclusive and equitable Canadian artistic sphere.

MACKENZIE GREENWELL

MacKenzie Greenwell has spent the last 20 years dedicated to the art of tap dance. Originally from Alberta, he has performed for audiences across the globe while also always sharing his passion for the dance mentoring his students. MacKenzie’s career has led him to be a part of the 2010 Vancouver Olympic Ceremonies, a touring member of the internationally acclaimed show Tap Dogs, a principal dancer in Toronto based Rhythm & Sound Tap Co., and a Choreographer for the Canadian National Team. Most recently, he was a guest performer for the 2022 Votive Dance show Whodunnit and continues to be a member of the band Game.Set.Trap.. Now calling Nova Scotia home, MacKenzie is continuing to immerse himself in the thriving music scene as he continues to bridge the worlds of dance and music.

MICHELE KING

Originating from Montréal, QC, Michèle King embarked on her dance journey over 25 years ago. A graduate of Concordia University’s Contemporary Dance Program, Michèle returned to Nova Scotia to pursue her professional career. Michèle’s choreographic endeavours, such as “Alone Place” (2018) and “Cunning Folk” (2021), have been presented by Kinetic Studio, KickTalk Productions and Rooted Dance Projects. She has worked as an interpreter for Rooted Dance Projects for over a decade including most recently “Don’t Wake the Lions” Catherine Hayward and “Whodunit” Kathleen Doherty. More recent endeavours include “Triptych” (2023), created by the Triptych Collective Michèle King, Meghan Gilhespy & MacKenzie Greenwell.

TRYPTYCH COLLECTIVE

Triptych is a collective that features Meghan Gilhespy (voice), Michèle King (jazz dance) MacKenzie Greenwell (tap dance.) The group’s naissance was the product of a submission to participate in “Perspective,” a works in progress showcase in St. John New Brunswick in fall of 2023. Since then the group has been featured in Kinetic’s Open Studio Series and performed at the Bus Stop Theatre among others. The core creative motivation of Triptych is based on multidisciplinary structured improvisation, with an emphasis on conversation across artistic idioms. The trio’s repertoire ranges from jazz standards such as Charlie Parkers “Anthropology” to experimental improvisations that include textural soundscapes influenced by the dancers movements.

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