Dance& Housing

Art must not look away from suffering — it must bear witness.

Sunday March 29

2pm-4pm + volunteering after

St Luke’s United Church

Join former Danny Grossman company members to learn repertoire from Triptych (1977).

Following the workshop, participants are invited to volunteer at the Out Of The Cold community meal offered on site.

We hope that through Dance&Housing, we can pay closer attention to the various layers of ‘Art & Life’ alongside ‘Representation & Reality’. How can art play a role in how we see, understand, and empathize with others?

Participants will be led in a focused repertoire exploration of Triptych (1977), choreographed by Danny Grossman. Created during a period of heightened social awareness, the work confronts themes of homelessness, marginalization, and the stripping away of illusion to reveal essential humanity.

Triptych unfolds through three distinct yet interwoven characters whose emotional landscapes include anger, fear, vulnerability, and an urgent desire to transcend tragic circumstances.

Former company members Meredith Thompson and Eddie Kastrau will teach selected segments from all three roles, offering participants insight into the physical vocabulary, character embodiment, and relational dynamics that define the work.

Over the two-hour workshop, participants will learn and assemble a 3–4 minute excerpt, culminating in an informal sharing in groups of three. Beyond learning choreography, dancers will engage with the emotional architecture of the piece and reflect on its continued relevance.

The workshop will conclude with participants volunteering at a community meal on site, grounding the artistic experience in direct community engagement.