In Big Wig, I journey back to my childhood in Ireland, where the lively footwork of Irish dance met the stillness of a restricted upper body – an effect accentuated by the bold, curly wigs of the 1980s. This limitation in movement eventually led me to ballet, and later, to the expansive world of contemporary dance. As a choreographer, I blend these forms, inviting dancers to explore a language that honors both structure and freedom. With BalletX’s incredible artists, we built a movement “dictionary” for Big Wig, capturing gestures that speak to the complexity of tradition, the present, and glimpses of the future. Returning to my roots, I found again that uniquely Irish mix of humor and melancholy that flows through each moment. Big Wig is a slice of life – colorful, whimsical, and bold. It’s a celebration of tradition, transformation, and the joy of imaginative play, where wigs become symbols of dance’s evolving spirit.