MUTATE

Mutate is show curated by Masha bringing together multi-medium performances to revisit her cancer diagnosis and how it has changed her relationship with dance. Masha was diagnosed with AML in Russia while pursuing her dream as a professional ballet dancer. Since her diagnosis, cancer has shifted Masha’s relationship with dance. Dance no longer grows cancerously inside of Masha as a performer, but rather grows alongside her as a reflection. Mutate was also a fundraising event for Blood Cancer United and their mission to save more lives impacted by blood cancer.

Mutate premiered 4.11.26 at L.A. Dance Project.

The selection included:

1. January

2. MASHA/MARIA

3. Profile on Henry Sheets

4. Julia Johns—Excerpts

5. The Dying Swan

6. Restart

Artists: Garris Munoz, Julia Johns, Jackie Oakley, Masha Cherezova, Polina Cherezova, Olivia Hunt, Skylar Campbell, Virginia Deaver.