These are the Ones We Fell Among [Video]

“These Are the Ones We Fell Among” is a one-hour duet performance that takes inspiration from the movements, myths and metaphors of our non-human cousins  (from our most endangered marine mammal, the vaquita, to our largest land mammal, the elephant) and reflects upon the dire condition of our climate. Performed by Shinichi Iova-Koga and Dana Iova-Koga, this work grapples with elegance in the face of extinction and looks for humor and grace amid excrement and fear.

Available for touring in 2025/26

“A splendid hour – an affirmation of form and content exploded into a new field of sorts. What a tour de force!” – choreographer Margaret Jenkins

Our guest choreographer Ann Carlson is a fountain of creativity. She brings brightness into every step and word, crafting this, the first inkBoat duet of Dana Iova-Koga and myself.

We began two years ago, working together in Switzerland for 10 days. Then live work stopped. Zoom came to the rescue. Fortunately, Dana …