Reflection

Reflection

The idea for my piece, Greed, emerged from a combination of research and personal reflection. Every time I step outside—whether walking through the city or visiting the beach—I am confronted by plastic waste. These experiences led me to realize that our dependence on fossil fuels extends far beyond energy; it manifests in the everyday conveniences, like plastic, that silently destroy ecosystems. These moments urged me to “look inside” and confront my own habits, ultimately inspiring me to explore the hidden, parasitic relationship we have with fossil fuels through movement. In this piece, my choreography examines the increasingly toxic relationship between humans and fossil fuels, exposing the relentless greed that drives our actions. The performance features three dancers—two representing humans, and one symbolizing fossil fuels—to highlight the imbalance of power. Through this setup, I convey two central ideas: the contrast between the mechanical, extractive movements of humans and the more delicate, passive gestures of the fossil fuel figure. As the piece progresses from extraction to collapse, I employ repeated movements to reinforce the cyclical nature of addiction and overconsumption. Creating this piece has deepened my awareness of how deeply interconnected we are with the natural world—even when our actions are harmful. The ocean, in particular, bears the consequences of our fossil fuel addiction, from oil spills to plastic pollution, from climate change to acidification. What shocked me most was how easily we create invisible impacts through habits that seem harmless at first glance. My message is simple but urgent: if we continue to ignore the damage caused by fossil fuels, we risk destroying the very world we depend on. Through this dance, I hope to inspire viewers to reflect on their own behaviors and understand that real change begins with awareness, empathy, and accountability.