Reverie
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Reverie explores themes of memory, longing, and grief. It centers on the connection with loved ones who have passed away, exploring the metaphysical presence of ancestors. The movements symbolize holding the memory of an ancestor, longing for, and feeling their presence in what feels like lifelong grief.
Photo by Marlowe Porter Photography.
Crossing Waters (2022)
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Crossing Waters is a cultural reimagination piece inspired by the natural flow of water. The dancers perform Pangalay, the fingernail dance performed by communities in the Sulu Archipelago in the southern Philippines. The movements are slow and meditative, imitating the Sulu Sea combined with modern music and street dance styles.
Presented live at the
Voyage (2023)
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Voyage is a coming-of-age dance film about a Filipina woman. It tells our stories as Filipina dancers. Philippine fan dance has guided us through womanhood and brought us together as a community. Drawn from Maranao fan dance styles from the southern Philippines, the film explores themes of vulnerability, sisterhood, and growth. The film takes place in sign
Unveiling María Clara / Desvelando a María Clara (2022)
A self-reflective dance performance about my journey with Filipino folk dance, Spanish colonialism, catholicism, family, and self-acceptance. Told through contemporary Maria Clara style. This piece explores a journey of self-realization, anger, sorrow, and acceptance of the Spanish Philippines through movement.
Presented at the AGO
Taken to the Moon (2021)
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Taken to the Moon is a cultural exploration film created during the pandemic. During this time, Candace dug deeper into her dance heritage. This film is her first interpretation of Kathak-inspired movements, woven with Filipino fan dancing. Kathak translates to storytelling; as a mixed-Asian second-generation Canadian, creating pieces authentic