By emphasizing and exaggerating commonly acknowledged aesthetics of dance, I find that stilt-based movement reveals an inherent awkwardness, a humour that echoes our own vulnerabilities. My work closely examines the body as it is challenged by unexpected cues: rhythms that jolt the inert body to awareness, the close proximity of another human being, the physicality of being propelled through the air, the semi-successful attempts at a graceful landing, and the jagged uneven slide to the ground. At once, interactive and engaging, the performative illusion is uniquely achieved in concert with the audience.