Caleigh (she, her) was born on the traditional and treaty territory of the Michi Saagiig and Chippewa Anishinaabeg and the signatories of the Williams Treaties. Caleigh has a passion, curiosity, and obsession for all things movement. She currently teaches dance and yoga at various studios on the island and co-owns RNS Dance Inc. Caleigh began dancing with Broken Rhythms in 2015 and has been with the company ever since. Caleigh is certified in many modalities of movement, holds her Associates in ISTD Modern and Tap dance, a Bachelor of Sport Leadership, and her Master of Arts in Somatics. She takes every opportunity to learn and study movement and believes movement creates empowered communities.
Question 1: Do you have a pre-show ritual: week before, day before, day of?
I have a few! For 30 days prior I limit sugar and inflammatory foods, no alcohol, and I up the water! Working with a severely torn shoulder this show I started this prep in December to help my recovery, so it’s been over 100 days! On show day, I blast Beyonce while doing my hair and makeup, go for an ocean swim, and practice meditation.
Question 2: What is your favourite show youāve performed in with Broken Rhythms?
That’s impossible to answer! Each show provides a new lens to look through, and allows me to explore a new part of artistry. As the style continues to develop I am also finding new pathways to move into. This show I’m working with an injury and last show I was recovering from a leg surgery, that really pushed me to utilize different parts of my artistic and physical expression. These last two shows were the most interesting for me because of this.
Question 3: Has BR/rhythmical contemporary changed or influenced the way you move in other modalities, ie yoga, tap etc ?
I think each new movement pattern triggers some new pathway or response on a physiological level, as well as emotional. All of my modalities influence one another. For me, I typically have 3 lines of thought at all times, so during a show I use mathematics to help my brain focus on one item. I’ll number the movement patterns, count the music, and number the pathways. Dyana’s company was the first place I was able to actually be open about my fun and quirky brain, and this has really allowed me to better understand my way of thinking as a mover. My yoga practice has helped me stay grounded and this influences my approach to the work greatly.
See Caleigh in Broken Rhythms upcoming production of āKNOTTEDā
Premieres April 12 2024 at 7:30 PM McPherson Playhouse.
*Tickets starting at $48.25
VENUE: McPherson Playhouse (3 Centennial Square) Victoria, BC
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