Not broken, not straight, bent. Mari Dance makes its performance debut as a collective at 𝐅𝐈𝐅𝐓𝐇 𝐖𝐀𝐋𝐋 𝐅𝐄𝐒𝐓 𝐄𝐝𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐕.

 

“Bent” is a fusion of ballet and contemporary dance interpreting the roles in a relationship between two friends.

 

It was initially conceptualized as a statement supporting the LGBT community. However, as its choreographer JM Cabling went through the process of translating it into dance movements, he realized that the concept was really more than just about the story of friendship and gender-bending but also touched the various roles in a relationship regardless of sexuality.

 

Mari Dance creates, develops and facilitates contemporary approaches in dance performances for artistic, entertainment, educational, and production platforms. Its founders JM Cabling, Michael Que, Abbey Carlos, Sarah Samaniego and Ricca Bautista, embody broad repertoire, knowledge and experience in the dance industry locally and abroad. We bridge the critical and creative ethos in movement making for the larger public to experience and appreciate contemporary dance.