"In Circadia," a dance by choreographer Eliza Larson, was created to explore what sleep is. And each section will abstractly mirror the various sleep stages, from falling asleep to REM (rapid eye movement) sleep, Larson explained. Eliza Larson, dancer and choreographerWhile “In Circadia” explores the phenomenon of experiencing insomnia through dance, it also explores the dream state. “You don’t get to choose what you’re dreaming about, but it’s influenced by our personal histories, past experiences and your daily life.” The choreography is about translating those paradigms into dance, Larson said. But she did mention that she hasn’t struggled with insomnia herself since working on the piece ― and she’s also much more aware of her own dreams.

Source: Huffington Post September 01, 2016 21:45 UTC