2017 creation, Rose of Jericho blossomed as a powerful testament to resilience and renewal. Premiering at Place des Arts in Montreal and touring to 30 cities over three years, this hour-long work was a vibrant collaboration between Andrew Skeels, vocalist Sussan Deyhim, and designer Mindy L’Amour. Together, weaving three immigrant voices that celebrated cross-pollination and the strength to flourish despite adversity.
Through striking choreography and evocative storytelling, the piece captured the struggle and beauty of cultural survival, where roots intertwined, and new life emerged from hardship. Lauded by critics and audiences alike, Rose of Jericho offered a moving journey of growth and transformation—a dance that honored the power of adaptation and the unbreakable human spirit.
