The Unmasking
ABOUT THE SHOW
We all wear masks. Some are placed upon us by society, some we craft ourselves for protection, survival, or acceptance. But what happens when those masks begin to crack? When the weight of performing becomes too much to bear?
The Unmasking is a transformative dance experience that invites audiences into an intimate journey of shedding the layers that hide our truest selves. Through a dynamic fusion of heels, contemporary, and storytelling movement, this show explores the raw complexities of identity, self-perception, and the liberation that comes with vulnerability.
Each piece in The Unmasking represents a different stage of the journey—confronting expectations, breaking free from imposed narratives, embracing sensuality and power, and ultimately, stepping into the light as our most authentic selves. The choreography blends softness with strength, delicacy with defiance, as dancers navigate the emotions of fear, resistance, self-acceptance, and empowerment.
With evocative lighting, immersive soundscapes, and deeply personal performances, The Unmasking is more than a show—it’s an experience that challenges both performers and audiences to ask: Who am I when no one is watching? And who do I have the courage to become?
In a world that teaches us to conceal, this is a reclamation of self. This is The Unmasking.
Celebrating inclusivity of dancers from all backgrounds and gender identities, SHE creates a space where everyone's unique story adds depth to the narrative woven on stage.
Brought to life by the fierce and fearless SHE The Company Season 5 dancers, The Unmasking is a testament to the power of movement as a vehicle for truth and transformation. Under the visionary direction of Stephanie Brinning, this show is a deep exploration of self-liberation through dance—an offering to those ready to step beyond illusion and into their fullest expression.
