Brittany Cohen
Artist Statement
My work is an inquiry of the issues I experience and the emotional/physical responses that can result. Many of my works study the political sociology of America. I focus on relationships between society and citizens. I explore the origins of these relationships as well as the consequences of them. Through this I create dance theater that exposes the realities we sometimes cannot face on our own. I create work that enlivens the emotional capabilities of the audience and myself.
Flux (2015)
as performed as a duet
Performed at BFA Senior Showings at Rutgers University Dance Department at Loree Theater
Performers: Shannon Johnston, Brittany Cohen
Lighting Designed by John Evans
Backgroud on Work: This work was a study on the different states of matter (solid, liquid, gas, plasma) and how they can be experience in movement.
Contemporary Choreographic Work History
Trails and Echoes (2016)
as performed by 17 female dancers
Performed at Red Bank Regional High School Dance Showcase
Red Bank Regional High School
Performers:
Lighting Designed by Brittany Cohen and Cara Scacco
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Manunkind (2015)
as performed by 5 women and 1 one man
Performed at BFA Senior Concert at Rutgers University Dance Department at Victoria J. Mastrobuono Theater.
Performers: Hallie Berger, Marielle Frey, Spencer Grossman, Sara Martino, Chelsea Rocha, and Jen Silver
Soundscore- "Keyboard Milk" by Royksopp
Lighting Designed by John Evans
Background on Work: Manunkind questions the “humanization” of mankind. Inspired by e.e. Cummings, this work considers how humanity’s technological development has hindered our connection to our animalistic instincts and capabilities of connecting to one another.
Sway of Connections (2014)
performed as a duet
Performed at BFA Senior Solo/Duet Concert at Rutgers University
Dance Department at Loree Theater.
Performers: Brittany Cohen and Gary Cohen
Music created and performed by Brittany Cohen and Gary Cohen
Instrumentation: Acoustic Guitar and Ukulele
Lighting Designer: Victoria DeCandia
Background on work: In this work I combine his musical expertise with my movement exploration. We play with the idea of generational connections within families and how we connect to the past, present, and future generations. We emphasize the relationship we share with music and movement and how we have influenced one another’s lives.
Manières de Femmes (2013)
performed by 7 women
Performed at the BFA Student Concert at Rutgers University Dance Department at Loree Theater
Performers: Shelley White, Danielle Murphy, Kiana Rosa, Mariella Dorado, Sara Martino, Chelsea Rocha, Mariana Orozco
Sound score- “Maliblue” by Darius, “Tessellate” by Alt-J, “Paradise” covered by The Piano Guys, “You” by Gold Panda, along with the voices of Marilyn Monroe, Barbara Walters, and Audrey Hepburn