This May 2025, Leap Festival presents ‘The Loss Of Innocence’, A new Dance and Live Sound Performance by Mudanza Collective, at Unity Theatre. Choreographed by Satya-Sara Khachik for 4 Dancers, the dance is fuelled by the heartache and hardships one encounters on their journey into Womanhood. Through movement, the dancers find solace in a sense of community, and celebrate the grit and grind it takes to rebuild oneself again and again.
Taking inspiration from iconic female figures in Action films and history, and the theme of ‘losing innocence’ found in poetry and literature, the choreography investigates the act of ‘fall and recovery’, utilising action-based movement informed by Martial Arts and the expressive states of women. The work also takes movement qualities and insight found in Nature; being grounded, nurturing, and resilient.
The themes of resilience and courage that are explored reflect Liverpool’s history of a resilient work ethic and drive to rebuild and succeed against hardship. The performance celebrates the collective effort of people in Liverpool, building a sense of community. Live sound is an equally important element to the performance, recognising the potency that live music has, how it brings people together, and holds so much meaning and value in people’s lives, especially to those in Liverpool.
Choreographer and Dancer – Satya-Sara Khachik
Dancer and Assistant Choreography – Rosie Terry Toogood
Dancer – Jo Freeman
Dancer – Kennedy Brim
Live Sound Design and Production by Mario Aguilar Leal
Made and performed to a live and electronic sound score with a cinematic feel.
Saturday 3rd May | 8pm
Unity Theatre, Liverpool
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Mudanza Collective are also running a creative workshop before the performance for female artists, creating a safe, expressive space for women to engage and explore the themes of ‘The Loss of Innocence’ on a deeper level.
Creative Workshop – for Female Artists and Creatives (FREE & open to all ages)
Tuesday 29th April | 10.30 am -12 pm
Metal Culture, Platform 1, Edgehill Station