LILACS

LILACS is a collection of short dance works by Annika Johansson, each a unique reflection on gender, presentation, grief, and selfhood. The pieces range from theatrical and meticulously arranged, to introspective and improvisatory - creating a rich collage of movement that captures glimpses of the vibrancy of our experiences. The title symbolizes the delicate and impactful nature of these fleeting moments in our lives.

Performers: Kendall Edstrom, Annika Johansson, Rachel Lieberman, J H Shuǐ Xiān, and Elayna Waxse

Lighting Design: Alice Endo

Costume Design: Abby Johansson

Stage Manager / Board Op: Lily Conforti

Annika Johansson is a dance artist from Minneapolis, Mni Sota Makoce. They create dance for both theaters and public spaces and have shown work at the Casket Arts Building, Minneapolis Sculpture Garden, Red Eye Theater's Works in Progress, and ARENA DANCES' Candy Box Dance Festival. They are passionate about collaboration and investigating process and bring the same curiosity to projects of all scopes. When citing their experience as an artist and body, they return to thank the trans and queer elders and friends who helped them ask questions and discover their truest self.

Annika Johansson is a fiscal year 2024 recipient of a Creative Individuals grant from the Minnesota State Arts Board. This activity is made possible by the voters of Minnesota through a grant from the Minnesota State Arts Board, thanks to a legislative appropriation from the arts and cultural heritage fund.