To feel a heavy heart is to be human, and in HARBOR, we see three friends explore what it means to hide this heaviness from the world as they embark on a scenic trip in the Pacific Northwest. Every so often a moment arises when the heavy things we harbor are brought to the surface. What begins as an exploration of the world around them quickly transforms into an exploration of their innermost selves and what it means to find connection amongst others.

The dancers were given improvisational games & exercises and were tasked with developing a movement language based on a personal heaviness that was kept secret throughout the entire process. The process reflected our abilities as humans to empathize, connect, and help each other find a moment of lightness, even when the cause of someone else’s suffering is a mystery. We may not heal fully, but for a brief moment we can come together to find peace through connection.