杏吧视频鈥檚 Department of Dance announces the 2024 production of Voyages. An evening of exciting new and revisited works, Voyages features Gary Galbraith鈥檚 new technology-infused 鈥淨uest,鈥 Richard Oaxaca鈥檚 鈥淩ooted,鈥 as well as the return of 鈥淚nto the Wind鈥 by department chair Karen Potter and last year鈥檚 audience favorite 鈥淐ave of the Heart鈥 by Martha Graham.
Voyages will be performed Nov. 1, 2 and 6鈥9 at 7 p.m. and Nov. 3 at 2:30 p.m. at Mather Dance Center.
鈥淚nto the Wind鈥
Karen Potter鈥檚 鈥淚nto the Wind鈥 brings a unique blend of contemporary dance and aerial acrobatics to the stage. Set to the atmospheric music of Elena-Kats Chernin, this duet transports the audience into a world where the boundaries between earth and sky blur. Dancers Richard Oaxaca and Helium Valentine navigate a landscape of sweeping aerial silks, using fluid motions to echo the natural grace of wind. As they ascend into the silks, the audience is captivated by breathtaking, gravity-defying choreography, creating a visually stunning and emotionally charged experience.
&苍产蝉辫;鈥凌辞辞迟别诲鈥
鈥淩ooted,鈥 a new work by Richard Oaxaca, draws inspiration from the Tree of Life, a powerful symbol across cultures and religions. Set to music by composers Giya Kancheli and Philip Glass, the piece features 13 dancers embodying the forces of life, connection, and the cyclical nature of existence. Oaxaca鈥檚 choreography, paired with costumes designed by Oaxaca and Karen Potter, creates a visual and emotional journey that celebrates the interconnectedness of all living things. The dancers鈥 movements flow like roots and branches, reminding us of the deep bonds that link life and death.
鈥淐ave of the Heart鈥
Martha Graham鈥檚 iconic ballet 鈥淐ave of the Heart鈥 returns to 杏吧视频 in a landmark performance, marking the first time the work will be performed outside the Martha Graham Dance Company. Choreographed by the legendary Martha Graham in 1946, and set to the powerful music of Samuel Barber, 鈥淐ave of the Heart鈥 explores the destructive force of jealousy through the myth of Medea. With a striking set by the renowned artist Isamu Noguchi, this performance brings together Graham鈥檚 visionary storytelling and expressive movement in an unforgettable exploration of human emotion.
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Gary Galbraith鈥檚 鈥淨uest鈥 is a cutting-edge fusion of dance, mythology and technology. This groundbreaking work, set to a commissioned score by award-winning composer Gabriel Jon Griswold, combines contemporary choreography with Microsoft鈥檚 HoloLens mixed reality, 3D LiDAR tracking, and surround sound. Inspired by ancient Mayan mythology, 鈥淨uest鈥 tells the story of twin warriors battling the dark lords of the underworld, with live holograms interacting with the dancers to create a mesmerizing experience. Galbraith鈥檚 innovative vision redefines the boundaries of performance, immersing the audience in a world where technology and myth merge seamlessly.
Ticket information
Tickets are $15 for CWRU students with ID, $20 for seniors age 60+, CWRU personnel and non-CWRU students, and $25 for general admission. Make reservations online or by calling 216.368.5246.
