Dance is the language of the heart, which speaks in dialects and is visible through movement. SVG Dance explores the internal experiences of the heart and the passions, challenges, celebrations and memories and it holds.
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SVG DANCE (2023) is a creative space where dance and video merge to provide an outlet for creative expression.
Aitheirous ( (2002) is the ancient greek word for etherial, light, airy. Dancer: Sonia Valle-Gette. Music: Air on G String performed by Yo-Yo Ma and Bobby McFerrin.
Dressed in Light, choreographed and performed by Sonia Valle-Gette. Video editing and poem by Sonia Valle Gette. Videographer: Deirdre Egan. Music: A Painted Beauty by Chad Lawson.
Water Book (Warrior), choreographed and performed by Sonia Valle-Gette. Water Book was a collaboration between Brazilian choreographer Aroldo Fernandes and Sonia Valle-Gette
Passage (2022) A short film reflecting on the ephemeral passage of time. "A bridge can represents the transition from one phase of your life to another". Choreography, poem and performance by Sonia Valle-Gette, Videographer: Deirdre Egan. Music: August Feat by Philip Daniel. Costume: Araceli Carrera.
Alfonsina Storni was a Swiss-Argentine poet and playwright of the modernist period, a feminist who died by suicide at La Perla beach in Mar del Plata, Argentina. The short film explores the poetic song "Alfonsina y el Mar" by Felix Luna. Dancer: Sonia Valle-Gette. Videographer: Deirdre Egan. Music: Mercedes Sosa "Alfonsina y el mar"
Murmuration (2013)is a natural phenomenon that occurs when a large group of birds fly together in a synchronized and swirling pattern across the sky. The name comes from the sound the birds' wings make as they flutter together. Choreographer: Sonia Valle-Gette.
In The Madness explores the insanity of the everyday and our constant struggle to get to a more balanced state. Choreographer: Sonia Valle-Gette
White Shadow (2021) a short film created in the middle of a worldwide pandemic. A sterile cold environment where no one is allowed to be touched. You can only dance in partnership with your own shadow. Choreography and Videographer: Sonia Valle-Gette. Drone operator: Francisco Valle
Zero Tolerance, choreographed by Sonia Valle-Gette. This piece was selected for the Gala Concert of the American College Dance Festival 2021. It is a political piece referencing the Trump's administration's Zero Tolerance policies which separated immigrant parents and their children.
Embrace, choreographer: Sonia Valle-Gette, Music: Imbre by Jordan Critz.