“The next time you’re having a dark night of the soul, you might want to have Sasha Ivanochko’s number on speed dial.” – The Uptown Magazine, May 14, 2009
The future memory heartbreak junction, diptych brings together a host of contemporary archetypes which have played a significant role in western society in the last 100 years. By manipulating aspects of space and time within her choreography, Ivanochko continuously shifts perspectives on the chronological events of a shamelessly emotional love story. FMHJ is driven by surreal, cinematic, star quality performances. Ivanochko was nominated in 2010 for Best Interpretation for a Dora Mavor Moore Award.
“… a study in human frailty, despair, courage and resilience. It marks a significant shift for Ivanochko, both as a choreographer and as a performer. The solo is inherently theatrical and not overtly “dancey”, is finely honed to almost minimalist essentials, makes conspicuous use of gesture… and requires Ivanochko to act and sing; all challenges she surmounts impressively.” – Michael Crabb, The Dance Current, Summer 2009
The solo premiered at Dancemakers Centre for Creation in Toronto, Ontario, December 2008 and performed at The Rachel Brown Theatre in Winnipeg, Manitoba in May 2009. The diptych premiered at The Enwave Theatre Toronto, Ontario October, 2010 presented by DanceWorks, and at Studio 303/OFFCinars in Montreal, Quebec in November 2010.
choreographer Sasha Ivanochko
performers Sasha Ivanochko and Brendan Wyatt
composer Catherine Thompson
scenographer Trevor Schwellnus
costume design Tanya White
lighting design Geoff Bouckley
vocal coach Katherine Duncanson
rehearsal director Dan Wild
“…a remarkable, emotionally naked portrait.” – Winnipeg Free Press, Alison Mayes, May 9, 2009
photos of Sasha Ivanochko, Brendan Wyatt
by Joseph Michael Photography