As coined by sociologist Émile Durkheim, the concept of Collective Effervescence describes the “feeling of energy and harmony when people are engaged in a shared purpose.” For our debut show, we explored the namesake of our collective — and this sociological concept — in 3 one-act works. The goal was to capture collective effervescence in 3 vastly different ways, by featuring 3 works that explore community and connection in 3 different capacities – by seeing community among humans with each other, community/harmony within the ever-developing versions of oneself, and community in nature. 

Premiered February 2, 2024 at Dance Place. Presented in the Dance Place 2023 Co-Presentation Series.