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Upcoming Show
Please join us in our first performance!
Up Again, down again, UPAGAIN: My Bipolar Experience
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Saturday
February 01, 2025
7 PM
Neocortex Dance Theatre Company
Presents:
Up Again, down again, UPAGAIN:
My Bipolar Experience
The UWM Department of Dance Faculty guides this project in partial fulfillment of work toward an M.F.A in Dance.
Featuring The Musicians: CHROMABEATS Video Artist: ALEX YASINOVSKY Videographer: SPENCE WARREN
1650 W Foster Ave, Chicago IL 60640
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TRIGGER WARNING:
Mental health and bipolar content, may contain flashing lights, and in the “Switching (The Oscillation of Polarity)” piece, the middle finger is presented to the audience.
Neocortex Dance Theatre Company (NDTC) explores complex themes about mental health and identity (including themes of suicide, self-harm, abuse, mental illness symptoms, and more). The material and choreographic works may be traumatizing for adult or children audiences. If you are unsure about the content, please reach out to us for further details.
Up Again, down again, UPAGAIN:
My Bipolar Experience
TRIGGER WARNING:
Mental health and bipolar content, may contain flashing lights, and in the “Switching (The Oscillation of Polarity)” piece, the middle finger is presented to the audience.
Neocortex Dance Theatre Company (NDTC) explores complex themes about mental health and identity (including themes of suicide, self-harm, abuse, mental illness symptoms, and more). The material and choreographic works may be traumatizing for adult or children audiences. If you are unsure about the content, please reach out to us for further details.
Join the Neocortex Dance Theatre Company (NDTC) at the Chicago Danztheatre Ensemble for our inaugural performance and master's thesis concert. Featuring CHROMABEATS, ALEX YASINOVSKY, and SPENCE WARREN.
"Up Again, Down Again, Up Again: My Bipolar Experience" is an evening-length dance performance exploring the complex psychological experiences and fluctuating mental states associated with bipolar disorder. This concert is the culmination and continuation of my research at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, combining interviews with dancers living with bipolar disorder and my personal experiences.
The performance features two original choreographic works in collaboration with the dancers:
- "Switching (The Oscillation of Polarity)": A physical representation of bipolar disorder's effects.
- "Up Again, Down Again, Up Again": An abstract interpretation of the chemical imbalance in my brain.
Through this event, I aim to:
- Raise awareness and destigmatize bipolar disorder
- Create relatable work supporting those affected and their loved ones
- Provide valuable resources and informational brochures
From the highs to the lows and back up again, this event will shed light on the complexities of my experiences living with bipolar disorder, and I hope to share a shared experience with the audience.
DISCLAIMER
​Neocortex Dance Theatre Company (NDTC) is not a licensed medical organization or personnel and will not be held responsible or liable for your engagement, treatments, triggers, or actions. The information and resources Neocortex Dance Theatre Company provides on this website, page, and our social media platforms, performances, rehearsals, workshops, residencies, or classes are not medical, personal, or legal advice, diagnosis, or treatments and should only be used for educational purposes. Always seek medical advice from licensed medical professionals.​
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Seeking interviews with professional & former dancers living with bipolar disorder
Please email Juan Enrique Roque Irizarry Jr. at jrijr@uwm.edu for more details.
