The gasp of breath, the startling slap of flesh on flesh, the stamp of foot to floor—these are the sounds of vulnerability and power that score Heaven. Rooted in the idea of heaven as a site of union, the choreography invites audiences into an intimate encounter with the body—its limits, its desires, its failures, and its need for connection—offering a viewing experience that is direct, unmediated, and deeply human.
Humans, performers, are bound by our bodies. No matter how closely we press into or empathize with another, we remain fundamentally alone in our experience.
Performed naked and without music, the dancers communicate with a sensual, economical physicality that lands visceral. The work, dramatically stark and exposed, surprises and seduces with primal imagery and candid boldness.
The 20th anniversary remount celebrates legacy by bringing together a new cast and design in dialogue with this seminal work and the dancers who originally performed it. Featuring performers Jessie Garon, Scott McCabe, and Sully Malaeb Proulx, with lighting design by James Proudfoot, the remount premieres in association with the Theatre Centre in Toronto in September 2026.
The project will be accompanied by professional-level workshops, artist talks, and facilitated conversations exploring pedagogical lineage and the history of nudity in dance. Stay tuned for information coming soon.