Decoherence

Decoherence developed from an interest in Quantum Entanglement, a scientific theory about interconnectivity on an atomic level. According to this theory, entangled particles simultaneously influence each other regardless of proximity. This entangling and decohering (separating) is happening everywhere, constantly.
What begins as a macro-level replication of this theory becomes an attempt at heightened togetherness. The dance necessitates extreme attention from the interpreters and composer whose real time decision-making within the score sets the work’s pace.
It is an urgent cry for interdependence and a reflection of the depth of our desire to connect.

Trailer:

Presentations:
DanceMatters, April 2015 at ScotiaBank Studio Theatre, Toronto ON (premiere)
SummerWorks Performance Festival, August 2016 at The Theatre Centre Mainstage, Toronto ON
Tangente Danse, February 2018 at Édifice Wilder Espace Danse, Montréal QC
Atlantic Dance Festival / Festival Danse Atlantique, August 2022 at théatre l’Escaouette, Moncton NB
FrancoFête en Acadie, November 2022 at La Caserne, Dieppe NB

Duration: 20 minutes
Number of performers: 2
Size of team on tour: 3 – 4 including cast

Concept and Direction by Jessie Garon
Choreography by Jessie Garon in collaboration with Jarrett Siddall, Guillaume Biron
Performed by Jessie Garon, Guillaume Biron, Chantal Baudouin and Jarrett Siddall
Sound Design created by Lyon Smith
Sound Design performed live by Lyon Smith, Stephen Joffe and Tracey Richard
Lighting Design by Jon Cleveland
Costumes by Som Kong