Still
A solo performance inspired by the passing of time, what is gained and what is lost. Integrating dance and poetry, with original text by Lilia Leon and poetry by Pablo Neruda, this work explores memory and the ways in which we evolve through the trials of life.
Performance Length: 15 minutes.
Presented as a work-in-progress, March 22-23, 2024 at The Citadel, in Toronto, as part of Wind in The Leaves Collective’s series allies and friends: tongues entwined. This series was part of Citadel Live’s 24.25 season.
Choreographer/Performer/Writer (opening text): Lilia Leon
Dramaturge/Choreographic Advisor: Anita La Selva
Poetry: Pablo Neruda, Me gustas cuando callas/I like for you to be still.
Music Editing: Camil@ Diaz-Varela, including various contemporary works.
Previous development coaching with Sebastian Mena and Lina de Guevara through My Neruda, movement/voice workshop (2013).
Development coaching with Gerry Trentham through About to…being, solo writing workshop (2024).
