For about a year now, I have been developing a choreographic work about whitetail deer. My goal is to create something that could facilitate a connection to the wilderness of Minnesota via this iconic animal. eARThing Productions was a perfect platform to show a new iteration of this work. Then the pandemic happened.

 

This disruption to our lives unveiled an opportunity to stop, reevaluate, and get creative. How could I pass up making a deer movie??

 

When I got into the field, dressed in my deer costume, I was struck with loneliness. Originally a quartet, I was now attempting to dance and film alone. It did not feel right or justified to my research. It was not the right moment to make a film about deer.

 

As this pandemic has taught many of us, I stopped, reevaluated, and took time to follow my creative impulses. I tried not to worry where these impulses were leading me. I followed my instinct, and played with beauty, beastiality, and minimalism. Is it a coincidence or reality? Arbitrary or beautiful? Drama without a cause..

 

One of the things that brings me joy as an artist is hearing the variety of imagery and connections a dance can bring to an audience. I invite you to share your thoughts with me! You can email me at analogdanceworks@gmail.com, or find me on facebook/instagram @analogdanceworks.

 

Brenna is a dance artist based in Minneapolis, MN. She dances with Threads Dance Project, Alternative Motion Project, Bernadette Knaeble, among others. Brenna is founder and artistic director of Analog Dance Works, whose mission is to explore the intersection of dance and science through choreographic works and roundtable discussions.