Joseph “MN Joe” Tran and Lisa “MonaLisa” Berman come to MANCC for the first time to develop a highly physical and emotionally resonant evening-length duet. Blending breaking, improvisation, and partnering, the work explores how connections to oneself, the body, and relationships evolve during periods of trauma—drawing directly from Lisa’s experience as a two-time cancer survivor and Joe’s support throughout her journey. While in residency, they will focus on movement generation and collaborate with Renée Copeland on an original sound score.