Broadway choreographer presents dance narrative to address cyberbullying

triggered.png

Broadway dancer, choreographer, and director Chip Abbott (On The Town) (Charlie and the Chocolate Factory) teams up with filmmaker Carlos Bido of 10x10 studios and the Alchemist Company to present a narrative dance short showing the staggering effect of our words communicated through screens in “Triggered”. Mr. Abbott stated the following regarding the project,

“Triggered” was created in an effort to inspire greater responsibility with language in the digital space.  As humans, we are hap-hazard in our communication and forget that behind every screen is a person.  Accountability grows more and more complicated as we navigate tricky social issues and we continue to rely on technology. 

It is crucial to remember that our behavior in the online world has consequence. While technology is a very important part of being present in 2021, we must ask ourselves what we stand for, and how we can make measurable positive change.

Through what we tolerate and what we challenge, it is also our duty to convey our thoughts with grace.

Triggered is an important lesson in combining the human experience with real responsibility within our social platforms.

Director: Chip Abbott

Choreographer: Chip Abbott

Producer: 10x10 Studios, Carlos Bido

Director of Photography: Carlos Bido

Graphic Design: Joey d’Alelio The Alchemist Company

Creative Consultant: Tony d’Alelio

Assistant Camera: Krishna Yalla

BTS Photography: Rubi Rose

Dancers:

  • Lili Froehlich

  • Tony d’Alelio

  • Georgia Monroe

  • Joey d’Alelio

  • Gina Daugherty

  • Michael Santomassimo

  • Ashley Talluto

  • Croix Dilenno

  • Morgan Gillott

Music: Weaponized by Klayton.  Chip Abbott owns the rights to this music under contract with musicbed.com  

Chip Abbott (Director/Choreographer)  is a director/choreographer who’s work was seen at DanceBreak NYC 2020.  He was assistant choreographer of the broadway revival On the Town and was a swing in Charlie and the Chocolate Factory on broadway.  He teaches dance regularly at Broadway Dance Center and Steps on Broadway @chipstergram www.chipabbott.com

Carlos Bido (Producer/Director of Photography) is a filmmaker and owner of 10X10 Studios, a production company specializing in producing commercials, brand content and docu-series from concept through post production.  @10x10studios www.10x10studios.com

Joey the Alchemist (Graphic Designer) Creator of the Alchemist Company.  Joey the

Alchemist & Tony d’Alelio’s web series DAYDREAM is available on Instagram TV @Daydream.IGTV Catch up on Season 1 before the series finale airs! DAYDREAM dances through New York City, featuring original music by Penny Wild, Skipper, Mullinator, Tony d’Alelio, & Initial Talk.

DanceOnStage Blog Staff