dyad is a new duet created by Justine Doswell, framed in the magnificent surroundings of Saint Patrick’s Cathedral, Dublin.
A meditation on archetype and architecture, this evocative work reflects on the qualities of a woman whose faith and body served as a connection between the human and the divine: Mary / Maryam. A woman chosen among all women, revered in both Christianity and Islam. A link across time, culture and creed.
Explored through the liquid virtuoso of dance artists Salma Ataya and Justine Cooper, dyad delves into the complex nature of interconnection, twinned concepts and shared ideals. Exquisitely captured on film by Luca Truffarelli, the performances unite with Andrew Clancy’s sculptural design, Paul Keogan’s chiaroscuro lighting, and Mary Barnecutt’s evocative cello to foreground the universality of the body as a sacred vessel, and an extraordinary construction.
Commissioned by Dublin Dance Festival, dyad was due to be performed live as part of the 2021 Edition.
Enhance your Experience
As part of this event, you will get access to two short films:
A recitation of the Holy Qur'an Surah Maryam (19:16-30) by Shaykh Dr Umar Al-Qadri, filmed in the Lady Chapel of Saint Patrick's Cathedral, Dublin by kind permission of the Dean, the Very Reverend Dr William Morton.
A behind-the-scenes film that includes interviews with Justine Doswell and members of the creative team.
"Expertly marshalling an intersection of influences, Doswell’s choreography skilfully orchestrates the disparate voices... in a variety of kinetic tableaux that transcend the everyday" - Eamon Carr on The Thing is?
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Concept: Justine Doswell
Choreography: Justine Doswell in collaboration with cast
Cast: Salma Ataya and Justine Cooper
Director of Photography and Film Editing: Luca Truffarelli
Dramaturgy: Katalin Trencsényi
Music Composition & Performance: Mary Barnecutt
Lighting Design: Paul Keogan
Set Design: Andrew Clancy
Costume Design: Katie Davenport
Costume Supervision: Monica Ennis
Sound, Recording & Mix: Sandra O'Mahony
Preliminary Research & Development: Salma Ataya, Ella Clarke, Justine Cooper, Millie Daniel Dempsey, Rebecca Reilly and Emily Kilkenny Roddy, Katalin Trencsényi
Consultancy and Recitation: Shaykh Dr Umar Al-Qadri (Chief Imam and Mufti, Islamic Centre of Ireland, and Chair of the Irish Muslim Peace and Integration Council)
Additional Consultancy: Imam Anwar Shah
Mentorship: Ella Clarke and John Scott
Production Manager: Lisa Mahony
Produced by: Irish Modern Dance Theatre under their Associate Artist 2021 programme.
Photos: Luca Truffarelli
Recorded in Saint Patrick’s Cathedral, Dublin by kind permission of the Dean, Very Rev Dr William Morton
Funded by The Arts Council of Ireland | An Chomhairle Ealaíon with support from Dublin Dance Festival, Irish Modern Dance Theatre, Dance Limerick, LD Dance Shawbrook, Dance Ireland, Saint Patrick’s Cathedral and the Irish Muslim Peace and Integration Council.
- Runtime20 minutes
- CountryIreland
dyad is a new duet created by Justine Doswell, framed in the magnificent surroundings of Saint Patrick’s Cathedral, Dublin.
A meditation on archetype and architecture, this evocative work reflects on the qualities of a woman whose faith and body served as a connection between the human and the divine: Mary / Maryam. A woman chosen among all women, revered in both Christianity and Islam. A link across time, culture and creed.
Explored through the liquid virtuoso of dance artists Salma Ataya and Justine Cooper, dyad delves into the complex nature of interconnection, twinned concepts and shared ideals. Exquisitely captured on film by Luca Truffarelli, the performances unite with Andrew Clancy’s sculptural design, Paul Keogan’s chiaroscuro lighting, and Mary Barnecutt’s evocative cello to foreground the universality of the body as a sacred vessel, and an extraordinary construction.
Commissioned by Dublin Dance Festival, dyad was due to be performed live as part of the 2021 Edition.
Enhance your Experience
As part of this event, you will get access to two short films:
A recitation of the Holy Qur'an Surah Maryam (19:16-30) by Shaykh Dr Umar Al-Qadri, filmed in the Lady Chapel of Saint Patrick's Cathedral, Dublin by kind permission of the Dean, the Very Reverend Dr William Morton.
A behind-the-scenes film that includes interviews with Justine Doswell and members of the creative team.
"Expertly marshalling an intersection of influences, Doswell’s choreography skilfully orchestrates the disparate voices... in a variety of kinetic tableaux that transcend the everyday" - Eamon Carr on The Thing is?
_____
Concept: Justine Doswell
Choreography: Justine Doswell in collaboration with cast
Cast: Salma Ataya and Justine Cooper
Director of Photography and Film Editing: Luca Truffarelli
Dramaturgy: Katalin Trencsényi
Music Composition & Performance: Mary Barnecutt
Lighting Design: Paul Keogan
Set Design: Andrew Clancy
Costume Design: Katie Davenport
Costume Supervision: Monica Ennis
Sound, Recording & Mix: Sandra O'Mahony
Preliminary Research & Development: Salma Ataya, Ella Clarke, Justine Cooper, Millie Daniel Dempsey, Rebecca Reilly and Emily Kilkenny Roddy, Katalin Trencsényi
Consultancy and Recitation: Shaykh Dr Umar Al-Qadri (Chief Imam and Mufti, Islamic Centre of Ireland, and Chair of the Irish Muslim Peace and Integration Council)
Additional Consultancy: Imam Anwar Shah
Mentorship: Ella Clarke and John Scott
Production Manager: Lisa Mahony
Produced by: Irish Modern Dance Theatre under their Associate Artist 2021 programme.
Photos: Luca Truffarelli
Recorded in Saint Patrick’s Cathedral, Dublin by kind permission of the Dean, Very Rev Dr William Morton
Funded by The Arts Council of Ireland | An Chomhairle Ealaíon with support from Dublin Dance Festival, Irish Modern Dance Theatre, Dance Limerick, LD Dance Shawbrook, Dance Ireland, Saint Patrick’s Cathedral and the Irish Muslim Peace and Integration Council.
- Runtime20 minutes
- CountryIreland
