Photos by Naoki Clancy & Mari Eimas-Dietrich
BODY THROUGH WHICH THE DREAM FLOWS
Written and Choreographed by Soomi Kim
Co-directed by Meghan Finn and Soomi Kim
Movement generated by the Company
September 22nd - October 16th, 2022 at The Tank
August 3 – 6, 2022 at The New Ohio
Choreographer and theater artist Soomi Kim reveals her personal history as a veteran gymnastics coach in the aftermath of the Larry Nassar scandal, and the deconstruction of the sport’s governing body. This dance theatre work navigates the sport in the time of #metoo and #cancelculture. Featuring dance and gymnastics inspired movement generated by an ensemble of 6 competitive gymnasts, ranging in age 9-16.
Praise for Body Through Which the Dream FlowsEd Kliszus, REVIEW: Body Through Which the Dream Flows Front Row Center“The Body Through Which the Dream Flows uses a multi-dimensional visual and aural landscape to provide insights into the complex relations of coaches and their proteges while opening a window into the inside world of children training for Olympic stardom…4.5 out of 5 Stars”
Jeanne Denizard, REVIEW: OBIE Award-winning New Ohio ICE Factory’s ‘Isla,’ ‘Acheron: The River of Tragedy’ and ‘Body Through Which the Dream Flows’ The Sleepless Critic“Body Through Which the Dream Flows is a stirring and eye opening production addressing the pressures and what seems like the impossible expectations from coaches while focusing on what past athletes have endured. It also delivers a powerful message on the importance of a child having the chance to be a child.”
https://www.newyorker.com/goings-on-about-town/theatre/body-through-which-the-dream-flows-10-10-22
BODY THROUGH WHICH THE DREAM FLOWS
Written and Choreographed by Soomi Kim
Co-directed by Meghan Finn and Soomi Kim
Movement generated by the Company
September 22nd - October 16th, 2022 at The Tank
August 3 – 6, 2022 at The New Ohio
Choreographer and theater artist Soomi Kim reveals her personal history as a veteran gymnastics coach in the aftermath of the Larry Nassar scandal, and the deconstruction of the sport’s governing body. This dance theatre work navigates the sport in the time of #metoo and #cancelculture. Featuring dance and gymnastics inspired movement generated by an ensemble of 6 competitive gymnasts, ranging in age 9-16.
Praise for Body Through Which the Dream FlowsEd Kliszus, REVIEW: Body Through Which the Dream Flows Front Row Center“The Body Through Which the Dream Flows uses a multi-dimensional visual and aural landscape to provide insights into the complex relations of coaches and their proteges while opening a window into the inside world of children training for Olympic stardom…4.5 out of 5 Stars”
Jeanne Denizard, REVIEW: OBIE Award-winning New Ohio ICE Factory’s ‘Isla,’ ‘Acheron: The River of Tragedy’ and ‘Body Through Which the Dream Flows’ The Sleepless Critic“Body Through Which the Dream Flows is a stirring and eye opening production addressing the pressures and what seems like the impossible expectations from coaches while focusing on what past athletes have endured. It also delivers a powerful message on the importance of a child having the chance to be a child.”
https://www.newyorker.com/goings-on-about-town/theatre/body-through-which-the-dream-flows-10-10-22
