quis est?
Quis est? paints a surrealistic portrait of a woman in both ecstasy and constraint.
The solo explores points along a continuum of beauty and the grotesque. Annie's process began by asking if the overwhelming emotion of Opera music could be matched and explored through extreme sustained movements and at what point does heightened emotion tip over the edge from expression, to absurdity, and even into comedy? The dance also serves to ask and answer the questions,: what supports us? What uplifts us? And what holds us back?"
Press
The Dance Enthusiast, 2020
Performances
The Breslin at the Ace Hotel, New York, September 8, 2020
The Breslin at the Ace Hotel, New York, September 24, 2020
The Breslin at the Ace Hotel, New York, October 17, 2020
Who + What
Choreographer and Director: Annie Rigney
Opera Singer: Cassandra Douglas
Piano: Kyle Walker
Dancers: Madison Doyle, Raechelle Manalo
Music: Pergolesi, Antonio Vivaldi, Paganini
Videographer: Harrison Doyle
Photography: Effy Grey
Special Thanks: CreateArt and Marie Teo Sula
COVID-safe, outdoor
dinner theater
In September 2020 I was invited to show a piece at the Breslin Restaurant at the Ace Hotel Presented by CreateART. At this point in the Pandemic, theaters were closed and live dance performances weren’t happening and so by adhering to Covid-safe Restaurant regulations we were able to put on a live immersive show with Opera, Piano, and Dance.
