Phoenix
Cayla Mae Simpson

  |  LIVE  |  November 15, 2024 | 7:30PM PT / 10:30PM ET

Phoenix follows the cyclical life of a mythical firebird and her dialogues with Oya, the Yoruba goddess of storms and rebirth. Building on questions regarding rest, cosmic rhythms, and the divine feminine, the solo dance by CultureHub Resident Artist Cayla Mae Simpson presents new mythologies about menstruation and reproductive care. An embodied ritual that honors menstruating people by exploring the womb beyond its reproductive function, Phoenix charts a path toward Indigenous understandings of the human body and its natural cadences.

Phoenix takes an experimental approach to composing a goddess character, manifesting her form in interactive video, light, and sound. The solo dance, video performance, and guided movement exploration will be followed by an open discussion.