Making Sense of Something That Doesn't Make Sense
Duration: 00:18:14
Release Date
30 June 2022
30 June 2022
Story:
A Dance Film about Epilepsy.
Making Sense of Something That Doesn't Make Sense is a compilation of dance pieces physicalizing stories and sensations associated with being Epileptic. The film is set in Toronto's Little Norway Park, the location of Morgan Stasiewicz's, Artistic Director, location of her final 3 seizures. This film features 6 unique and visually spectacular short films choreographed and adapted for film by Morgan Stasiewicz in association with the dancers. Making Sense was produced in March 2022 which is Epilepsy Awareness month and marked Stasiewicz's 5-year seizure-free milestone.
All information about the film can be found at www.morganstasiewicz.com
Aura - Performed by Abbey Richens.
A phenomenon found in meditation and in the moments leading up to a seizure. This feeling of your mind being separate from your body. An Aura, whether it?s within your control or not, is seeing yourself from within.
Static - Performed by Hailey Gardiner.
We?ve all felt the shock of static. In epilepsy, a seizure is the misfiring of electricity in the brain that affects the entire body. This piece is a representation of the body reacting to abnormal brain activity, similar to if your entire being was filled with static electricity.
Signals - Performed by Isa Estrada.
The nervous system is a series of pathways connecting the brain to your body. Our brains send out signals that trigger our rhythmic heartbeat and the way our body moves along with in. Even when having a seizure, the heart keeps beating.
Tracks - Performed by Maggie Lucas.
The juxtaposition of being most in control when surrounded by chaos. The power of taking what you need in any moment. The calm of tuning out to tune in. Blissfully listening to your music and thoughts while on a busy subway.
Learn more: www.canadianepilepsyalliance.org/making-sense-of-something-that-doesnt-make-sense
A Dance Film about Epilepsy.
Making Sense of Something That Doesn't Make Sense is a compilation of dance pieces physicalizing stories and sensations associated with being Epileptic. The film is set in Toronto's Little Norway Park, the location of Morgan Stasiewicz's, Artistic Director, location of her final 3 seizures. This film features 6 unique and visually spectacular short films choreographed and adapted for film by Morgan Stasiewicz in association with the dancers. Making Sense was produced in March 2022 which is Epilepsy Awareness month and marked Stasiewicz's 5-year seizure-free milestone.
All information about the film can be found at www.morganstasiewicz.com
Aura - Performed by Abbey Richens.
A phenomenon found in meditation and in the moments leading up to a seizure. This feeling of your mind being separate from your body. An Aura, whether it?s within your control or not, is seeing yourself from within.
Static - Performed by Hailey Gardiner.
We?ve all felt the shock of static. In epilepsy, a seizure is the misfiring of electricity in the brain that affects the entire body. This piece is a representation of the body reacting to abnormal brain activity, similar to if your entire being was filled with static electricity.
Signals - Performed by Isa Estrada.
The nervous system is a series of pathways connecting the brain to your body. Our brains send out signals that trigger our rhythmic heartbeat and the way our body moves along with in. Even when having a seizure, the heart keeps beating.
Tracks - Performed by Maggie Lucas.
The juxtaposition of being most in control when surrounded by chaos. The power of taking what you need in any moment. The calm of tuning out to tune in. Blissfully listening to your music and thoughts while on a busy subway.
Learn more: www.canadianepilepsyalliance.org/making-sense-of-something-that-doesnt-make-sense
Cast
Morgan Stasiewicz
Artistic Director/ Editor
Cast
Morgan Stasiewicz
Artistic Director/ Editor
