retreat 2024

Susanne Chui is a mother of two, a dance artist, and co-artistic director of Mocean Dance, based in Kjipuktuk, Mi’kma’ki, (Halifax, Nova Scotia), the unceded territory of the Mi’kmaq people. Energized by the world’s aliveness and intrinsic creativity, her practice is grounded in sensing and responsiveness.

CHAN Wai Lok, a Hong Kong choreographer and performer, is known for his explorations in performativity and choreography. Additionally, he co-established ngau4 gat1 dei6, an independent art space aimed at sustaining local artistic endeavors.

Rachelle Bourget, a contemporary dance artist based in Montreal, has collaborated with many choreographers, including Daina Ashbee, The Margie Gillis Foundation, VIAS DANZA, Winnipeg’s Contemporary Dancers, ENTITEY/jason martin, VIVUS – James Viveiros, and Riley Sims. Her choreographic practice delves into themes of shame, escapism, fixation and the deconstruction of sex and beauty, aiming to explore