Monkeyhouse's Against the Odds is a different kind of dance festival. The first iteration in 2011 was inspired by stories of adaptation, translation, and survival. In 2013 we looked at the poetry of imperfection. At its core, Against the Odds celebrates artists who investigate how to overcome obstacles. We are all facing enormous obstacles in our personal and professional lives as we face Covid-19. Thanks to a generous donor who is also invested in uplifting the dance community (today and every day) we are proud to present Against the Odds: Quarantine Edition.
Monkeyhouse began with a promise to build a laboratory where choreographers could create, experiment and present new work. Our mission has developed to include motivating people to move with meaning and improving communication by connecting communities to choreography. Over the years we have mentored, nurtured and supported hundreds of choreographers ranging from students first experimenting to established favorites. We’ve had innumerable conversations about different choreographic processes that stimulate or inspire new directions for our work and helped foster long term relationships with presenters, audience members and other choreographers.
When we first came up with the idea to build a festival, it was not about featuring our own work or even making a “dance festival” but about creating a gathering of choreographic expressions, in a wide range of disciplines. We hunger for events that bring communities together in a way that fosters an exchange of ideas, greater understanding between participants and lasting relationships.
Monkeyhouse began with a promise to build a laboratory where choreographers could create, experiment and present new work. Our mission has developed to include motivating people to move with meaning and improving communication by connecting communities to choreography. Over the years we have mentored, nurtured and supported hundreds of choreographers ranging from students first experimenting to established favorites. We’ve had innumerable conversations about different choreographic processes that stimulate or inspire new directions for our work and helped foster long term relationships with presenters, audience members and other choreographers.
When we first came up with the idea to build a festival, it was not about featuring our own work or even making a “dance festival” but about creating a gathering of choreographic expressions, in a wide range of disciplines. We hunger for events that bring communities together in a way that fosters an exchange of ideas, greater understanding between participants and lasting relationships.
