The arts, and artists, are more important than ever now.” The times we are living in require reflection, and attentiveness to the work of others, so we can hear our own voices better and see more clearly what our role may be. Their work takes audiences on transformational, dreamlike journeys offering new experiences and a new appreciation for the art of dance. They are actively contributing to the ever-expanding and flourishing genre of aerial dance. So I am very pleased to have the opportunity to support and celebrate the achievements of Gabrielle Martin and Jeremiah Hughes.

Mirna Zagar, our Executive Director, said: “These are trying times for the arts sector, but we can find reasons to celebrate, and the Isadora Award is a chance to acknowledge the artistry and diversity of choreographic approaches in BC today. The piece has been presented live in Montreal and at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival, and online as a cinematic adaption at Vancouver’s Dancing on the Edge Festival.

This contemporary aerial dance work explores the liminal space between holding onto or letting go of another, creating a rich visual world that earned a Total Theatre Award nomination in Physical and Visual Theatre and was described as a “dark, quietly riveting gem of aerial drama” (The List, Scotland). The Award acknowledges the creation by Gabrielle and Jeremiah of an outstanding full-length choreographic work, Limb(e)s.

We are thrilled to announce the recipients of the annual Isadora Award for excellence in choreography are Gabrielle Martin and Jeremiah Hughes, Artistic Directors of contemporary aerial dance company Corporeal Imago (Ci).

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