the beast that blooms was created by Sara Parker between 2020 and 2022 in collaboration with Mako Barmon (original lighting and sound design) and Skye Stouber Richter (film).

It premiered in May 2022 at BodyVox Dance Center and was performed again in March 2023 at Open Space Dance in Portland, OR.

This work is a 5 section evening length work. Each section or ‘chapter’ explores varying stages of personal transformation.

1. bones of beasts (opening film and live dance section)

2. shadow human

3. summoning

4. the void

5. in bloom

Performance by: Sara Parker, Amelia Carroll (May 2022), Simone Cedar (March 2023), Christina Chelette, Anna Hooper, Ariel Russell.