Get an inside look into Rock Bottom Movement's newest work in development with this preview repertory workshop. Together we'll dive into some fresh bittersweet phrases that force nostalgia through the body in lightning bolts.
About Rock Bottom:
Rock Bottom Movement is the Toronto-based home of choreographer Alyssa Martin's irreverent absurdist dance works. Rock Bottom Movement is an interdisciplinary performance company dedicated to blurring the boundaries of theatre and dance in pursuit of refreshingly approachable art. We believe in using any tools at our disposal, regardless of what form they belong to. We believe in utilizing rigorous structure to elicit the anarchy of surprise. To us, the nerve-wracking act of live performance should be treated like a booby-trap and treasured like a gift.
We believe that anybody can be a riveting actor. We believe that anybody can be a beautiful dancer. We work with performers who have a unique and cultivated presence, and who are particularly adept at being many facets of “themselves.”
Our work strives to push the boundaries of live performance in Canada while reaching out to broad audiences, many of whom might be new to one or more of our disciplines. Interesting art doesn’t have to be alienating. In fact, we think the most interesting art of all strives to be fundamentally not so.
When: Saturday, June 8th
Where: The Citadel: 304 Parliament St, Toronto, ON M5A 3A4
Time: 11:00 AM - 1 :00 PM
Investment: $35+HST
About Alyssa
Alyssa Martin, based in Toronto, is an award-winning choreographer best known for her tongue-in-cheek approach to dance theatre. As the founder and Artistic Director of Rock Bottom Movement, she creates work that challenges patriarchal norms with a blend of comedy and tenderness. Since its inception in 2012, Rock Bottom has met audiences across the country with acclaimed works designed to infuse "going to the theatre" with an excitement that matches our contemporary sensibilities. Martin's commissions include "Desperate Drama of Red" with The National Ballet of Canada, "Bin Chicken" with Toronto Dance Theatre, "PUS" with Susie Burpee and Linnea Swan, “Sugar Water” with The National Ballet of Canada Apprentices and a new circus experiment, “Lizard of Pause.” Her collaborations span theatre, film, musical theatre, and opera, including multiple seasons at The Stratford Festival. As she continues to create, she seeks to foster an environment where irreverence, humour, and individuality flourish.