Reflections

By Nadenh Poan

A contemporary dance duet inspired by the lush landscapes of the Cambodian jungle, Nadenh Poan’s childhood home as a young Disabled boy

A black and white shot of three people onstage, in the centre is Nadenh in his manual wheelchair, and two dancers standing either side of him with bundled up fishing nets at their feet. The word 'Reflections' is projected behind them.

This intimate and personal work explores the tensions of leaving home, the echoes of memory, and the duality of belonging to two places at once. With loved ones and histories rooted in different countries, Reflections captures the bittersweet sensation of always existing between worlds.

Choreographed by Nadenh Poan and performed by Emily Lue-Fong and Christian Brinklow, Reflections is enriched by Poan’s original music, which unfolds through immersive digital projections and artistic captioning. Created in collaboration with Deaf video designer and creative captioner Ben Glover, the visuals weave sound into an accessible and multi-sensory experience.

 

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Credits

Nadenh Poan
Concept and Choreography

Emily Lue-Fong and Christian Brinklow
Performers and Collaborators

Emma Henderson
Lighting Design

Nadenh Poan and Non Sok
Sound Design

Ben Glover and Rachel Sampley
Creative Captions

Lucy Bennett and Nadenh Poan
Script

Nut Samneang and Sok Lin
Costume Makers

Alice Shepperson
Rehearsal Director

Daria Lipinska
Production and Stage Manager

James Greenhalgh
Producer

Olivia Millen
Understudy and Access Support

Floyd C. Kondé
Videographer

Supported by

An Unlimited UK Open Award 2024 commission made possible thanks to funding from Arts Council England. Produced by Stopgap Dance Company, and supported by South East Dance and Open Dialogo.

Available for Touring

Please contact Project Manager James Greenhalgh for touring enquiries