A collaborative creation between Filipino artist Ea Torrado, co- choreographer Filipino-Canadian Alvin Collantes, and Japanese-French sound artist Jun Suzuki; made possible through the support of Japan Foundation Manila. “Tryst” is a contemporary performance that explores the complex dynamics of power, submission, and the fluidity of identity. It seeks to reinterpret the themes of eroticism and power in a contemporary, queer context, and through the process, interrogate societal structures— capitalism, homophobia, and binary norms—while exploring what it means to build and exist in a queer world.

Since its establishment in 2014, Daloy has made waves in the Philippine art scene with polymorphic productions that play with the boundaries of contemporary dance while inviting audiences to both question and celebrate societal culture. With its strong collaborative thrust, the company has worked with notable visual artists in various museums and galleries in the Philippines. Recently nominated for Most Outstanding Contemporary Dance Group by the Philippine LEAF Awards in 2023, Daloy is known for their innovative approach to dance-making. Led by artistic director Ea Torrado, the group’s reach extends far beyond the Philippines, having performed and toured in festivals across Thailand, Korea, Japan, Taiwan, and the USA.