New Work Preview: Gaudanse

Join Gaudanse Artistic Director Imani Gaudin as she shares her latest work in progress, mamihlapinatapai. This dynamic new creation explores empowerment, cultural exchange, and human connection through the language of dance and the performing arts. The title, mamihlapinatapai, comes from the Yaghan language of Tierra del Fuego, meaning “a look shared in silence by two people who wish to initiate something, but neither will start.” Recognized by The Guinness Book of World Records as the world’s most succinct word, it encapsulates the essence of unspoken understanding and potential.

Founded in 2020 by Imani Gaudin, Gaudanse is a collective of artists rooted between New York and New Orleans. The company investigates movement languages to create multidisciplinary works that transcend aesthetics, engaging with timely and thought-provoking themes. With a commitment to social impact, Gaudanse sparks conversations that resonate from the deeply personal to the universal.