Performance

"Double Bind 2.0" ‒ A Powerful Contemporary Dance Performance created by Japanese & Italian choreographers, Highlighting Latinx Women's History and Womenʼs Journey Towards Empowerment, During Hispanic Heritage Month

Sunday, October 13, 2024
5:30PM

sarAika movement collective is excited to present Double Bind 2.0, a compelling evening- length contemporary dance performance that delves into the emotional complexities of womanhood, with a special focus on Latinx women’s history and their journey toward empowerment. This impactful performance will be featured at IATI Theater as part of the PAM Festival on October 13th, 2024, at 5:30 PM, located at 64 E 4th St, New York, NY 10003, during Hispanic Heritage Month.

Double Bind 2.0 is inspired by the concept of the “double bind,” an emotionally distressing predicament where conflicting messages create a no-win scenario. This condition, often rooted in misogyny, cultural gender stereotypes, and societal roles, forces women into difficult choices, leading to significant emotional distress and confusion. The performance explores how these double binds affect women, with a particular emphasis on themes from Latinx women’s history and their path to empowerment.

In this performance, braids are used as a powerful symbol of empowerment and self-discovery, representing a metaphorical escape route. Double Bind 2.0 portrays how women unite to assert their voices and foster hope for a brighter future. By translating these voices into dynamic and expressive movement, the work aims to deliver a universal message of equity, diversity, inclusivity, and human connection, resonating with all who identify with the experience of being a woman.

Choreography & Script by: sarAika movement collective: Sara Pizzi and Aika Takeshima, in collaboration with the cast
Cast: Khaila Espinoza, Casey Leyden, Avery Boose, Olivia Caldeira Holston, Diána Worby, Angélica Barbosa, Daniella Macre
Hair Designer: Takeo Suzuki
Costume Designers: Federica Borlenghi & Clara Wiest Special Thanks: Zoe Yang for a composed song “Intro”

SYNOPSIS:
“Double Bind” refers to an emotionally distressing situation in which an individual or group receives conflicting messages, leading to a no-win scenario. This dilemma presents two unacceptable choices, causing significant emotional distress and confusion. Due to misogyny, cultural gender stereotypes, and societal roles, women often encounter double binds, making it a common theme among different women.

“Double Bind 2.0” is an evening-length contemporary dance performance that brings awareness to the double bind experienced in womanhood, especially focusing on common themes rooted in Latinx women’s history and emancipation. Using braids as a symbol of empowerment and finding identity, the performance portrays the braids as an escape route, where women come together to fight for their voices and nurture the seed of hope for a brighter future. By translating voices into movement, this work aims to deliver a universal message of equity, diversity, inclusivity, and human connection for those who identify as or resonate with the qualities of being a woman.