Sunbird

This dance was for those martyrs who have been brutally murdered at the hand of settler colonial violence. We dance in their honour.

First performed at York University's student-run showcase, "Bloom," on May 2nd 2025. Later remounted to perform at the "Reflections on Repair, Responsibility, Resistance and Reform: New Pathways" conference held in Kingston, Jamaica in October, 2025.

Cast (May 2025):
Abigail Dunbar, Anika Hodgins, Nona Houshiarkhah, Diya Lal, Ireland Mcdermott, Kaprice Meyers, Kristina Paulovits, Sonya Singh, Hanna Thakore, Kaitlyn Wood, Razelle Yarra Simmons

Remounted Cast (October 2025):
Alexis Amey, Mackenzie Blair, Victoria Sharp, Sonya Singh, Hanna Thakore, Razelle Yarra Simmons