Ambient DJ Set by Ian Ellison

Digital Installation Art by Khalil Coleman

Choreographed and Performed by Eric Schloesser

Lighting Design by Brandon Baruch

Track ID: “RELEASE” by Kelly Lee Owens

“I was floored by the intensity of this song — her words and rhythms inspired the fighter inside of me. The choreography was informed by movements and patterns used in traditional tai chi / qi gong, including a wu bu quan sequence. The piece explores the internal rigidity, resistance, and responses that arise in a battle with forces unseen.” - E.S.

Styled in Veilance, courtesy of Arc’teryx Los Angeles

Concept, Visual Direction and Music by YYM.

Movement Direction by Eric Schloesser.

Freestyle Performed by Will Mallett

Assisted by Mia Maxwell

Lighting Design: Brandon Baruch

Track ID: “Orbit” by YYM.

“This is a piece about addiction and weakness, the overwhelming effect of being pulled back into the orbit of someone or something that has caused you pain and helplessness in the past. The music begins with an infinite bliss, an eternal sunshine where time has healed, and the subject is floating. The source of our darkest times starts creeping into consciousness with the wall playing a huge role as the symbol of weight and the spotlight creating a push and pull between our projected selves and the painful truth… that we will always regretfully, yet ultimately gladly succumb to the relief of giving in.” - YYM

Choreographed and Performed by Eric Schloesser

Lighting Design: Brandon Baruch

Track ID: “Glass” by Daniel Avery

“To me, this song feels like a swirling array of hope, grounded in an underlying puzzle of wonder. The piece represents a resolution; the lightness and clarity that comes with understanding both sides of an equation. That with understanding, one can move forward with balance; yet there is always another mystery…” - E.S.

Styled in Arc’teryx System_a

Premiere screening of the short film, “MANA” directed by Samuel J. Roberts, Creative Direction by Melanie deJesus, Music by YYM, Dance Direction by Eric Schloesser. With closing remarks by Melanie deJesus and Eric Schloesser.

DJ Set by Ian Ellison