Choreography: Ekleido - Faye Stoeser & Hannah Ekholm
Direction: Faye Stoeser
Performed by and made in collaboration with: Bath Spa University Dancers
Music: ‘Black Sheep’ Angelos; ‘Summer Photons’ Dasha Rush
Music Edit: Faye Stoeser
Bath Spa Artistic Director: Vicki Hearne
Run Time: 14 minutes

TRANCE is a semi-conscious state that can be induced by repetition of rhythmic movement or monotonous tasks, or when we are deeply absorbed in a moment. As we fall into this altered state of consciousness the frequency of our brain waves slows down and can facilitate creative thinking, a loss of self-awareness, and feelings of togetherness. In this work you will see an exploration of dancing as a medium of trance inducing movement, facilitating a feeling of oneness and letting go into the moment.

TRANCE premiered at Bath Spa Live in 2024.

Commissioned by: Bath Spa University.