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Singularity in Collaboration: Singular Bodies from TDT in conversation

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Singular Bodies pairs dancers from the current TDT roster with visual artists to make short solo works that defy strict categorization and challenges us to see art as art, as rigid boundaries between art forms are tested. Even with the rise of multi-disciplinary collaborations, this is still a unique venture in Toronto. I'll admit I find it intriguing because it seems equally likely to produce disaster as to produce startling beauty. I am drawn to the gamble I might take as an audience member because it fires my curiosity to a fever pitch. TDT Artistic Director Christopher House and dancers Pulga Muchochoma, Alana Elmer and Megumi Kokuba kindly answered some of my questions, illuminating the potency of collaboration, curiosity and the ability to just keep working hard. LR: Christopher, What was the original spark of inspiration for Singular Bodies, or its predecessor, On Display? Was it a big risk for TDT at the time? What did you find compelling about this venture