only child (2025)
38 minutes
how far will we go to avoid being alone? A solo that's at times a duet and occasionally a trio, only child places courtship, reproduction, and romance on a pedestal and under a microscope. fantasy becomes reality in a series of vignettes that draw from queer intimacy and kink practices, conjuring the simultaneous danger and care that exists in these marginal spaces.
“only child is quiet, deliberate, and sparse in its movement — more focused on atmosphere and presence than on choreography in a traditional sense. It’s not an entry-level work.”
- Dance Debrief
photos by Kaylee McCullough
premiere date June 24-26 2025, presented by Danceworks Toronto, Toronto ON
west-coast premiere July 9-13 2025, presented by Odd Meridian, Vancouver BC
choreography and performance - Calder White
scenography - Steph Cyr
outside eyes - Mateusz West, Marisa Christogeorge, Clarke Blair, Elle Derkitt
lighting design and creative assistance - Zaya Sawchyn
props - Chris White
costume design - Maria Kofman
music - Jeremy O'Neill and Stefan Nazarevich
video - Dan Loan
only child was made possible with the generous support of the Canada Council for the Arts, Odd Meridian, DanceWorks Toronto and The Dance Centre BC.
***video of full work available upon request