two dancers reaching arms towards each other on a stage

Frost Exploding Trees Moon

Frost Exploding Trees Moon is a solo piece following the journey of a woman traveling her trap line. She finds a place to set up camp, builds her temporary home, and settles into the centre of her world of breath and perception.

The piece tracks a physical human journey as well as a spiritual one. It asks: How does one house one’s spirit? What keeps us close to earth and what makes us long for stars?

PRODUCTION

CO-CREATED BY: Floyd Favel and Michelle Olson

PERFORMED BY: Michelle Olson
*ALSO PERFORMED BY:  Jeanette Kotowich
VOCALS: Kelly Daniels
MUSIC: Meewasin Oma
MUSIC COMPOSITION: Wayne Lavallee
LIGHTING DESIGN: John Carter
COSTUME DESIGN: Jules Francisco
LENGTH: 15 minutes

Previous performances

2025 · Kia Mau Festival – Te Auaha (Wellington, NZ); Maury Young Arts Centre (Whistler, BC); Sid Williams Theatre (Courtenay, BC); Prince George Playhouse (Prince George, BC); ArtSpring Theatre (Salt Spring Island, BC)
2019 · Matriarchs Uprising – Scotiabank Dance Centre (Vancouver, BC)
2016 · Vancouver International Dance Festival – Woodward’s Atrium (Vancouver, BC)

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