ALIENS

A cosmic odyssey developed through conversations with our interstellar ensemble, ALIENS by KINAJ explores the metaphysical experience on earth through the eyes of space immigrants.  Navigating Disconnection and Connection, we observe the stories of 3 beings who search for their acceptance, visibility, and freedom. Empathy and Communication create space, Cyphers unlock portals for authentic expression and arrays of energy exchange – transcending set movement.  ALIENS is a collaborative act of individual and collective exploration, where bodies vocalize a language through space, systems and structures are probed, and individual stories converge.

This work is currently not touring.

We are thrilled to launch ALIENS into the TDT space, a work exploring experiences of the new generation of immigrants. ALIENS probes themes of acceptance of one's identity, looking different, and sounding different, while navigating systems beyond their control. Our ALIENS learn how to speak a new language, how to act in different social contexts, and how to find community in each other. This work is personal, yet a universal experience.

Our deepest thanks extend to our ensemble members: Ayano, Neil, and Matt, for your unwavering trust, dedication, and collaborative spirit throughout our creative process. We also express sincere appreciation to all members of Toronto Dance Theatre who have contributed and collaborated to propel this work. Special thanks to Andrew Tay and Rosemary James for believing in us and guiding us throughout this interstellar experience. To our mentors and teachers, thank you for providing us with knowledge and resources that brought us here. And to those who support us, your love means the world.

As you watch ALIENS, we invite you to feel, connect, and find yourself, and that together: we're gonna be alright.