WESTERN FRONT – New Year Dances

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New Year Dances

Description:

A solo performance by Marsha Paludan titled New Year Dances, presented as part of Movementarts.

Marsha Paludan stands with their left hand raised, holding a large feather in the air, in front of a blank screen. Their hair is closely cropped to their face. They wear a long, formal gown with thin straps and layered detailing.

Marsha Paludan stands in front of a large blank screen. They address their attention to a feather they hold in their left hand. Their hair is closely cropped to their face. They wear a long, formal gown with thin straps and layered detailing.

Marsha Paludan is highlighted in front of a large blank screen. They wear a long tunic and loose pants. They raise their left hand forward and their right hand is close to their chest. A large drop shadow is cast behind them, mirroring their gesture.

Marsha Paludan is highlighted in front of a large blank screen. They wear a long tunic and loose pants. They direct their attention to their raised left hand toward the left corner of the room, while raising their right leg. Their right hand is close to their chest. A large drop shadow is cast behind them, mirroring their gesture.

Marsha Paludan stands in front of a large blank screen. They wear a long tunic and thick leg warmers. They hold both their arms up and bear a surprised expression.

Marsha Paludan slouches on a carpeted floor. They hold their weight with their left arm, knees bent to the right, and feet tucked behind them. Their head hangs low, chin to chest. A single heart-shaped balloon floats above them.

Captions:

Marsha Paludan, New Year Dances, photo documentation, May 22, 1981.
Marsha Paludan, New Year Dances, photo documentation, May 22, 1981.
Marsha Paludan, New Year Dances, photo documentation, May 22, 1981.
Marsha Paludan, New Year Dances, photo documentation, May 22, 1981.
Marsha Paludan, New Year Dances, photo documentation, May 22, 1981.
Marsha Paludan, New Year Dances, photo documentation, May 22, 1981.

Western Front is a non-profit artist-run centre in Vancouver.

We acknowledge the xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam), Skwxwú7mesh (Squamish), and səl̓ílwətaʔɬ (Tsleil-Waututh) Nations as traditional owners of the land upon which Western Front stands.