Etudes

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In music, etudes are exercise pieces: compositions used to develop technique. They invite unusual approaches to an instrument and broaden the horizon of artistry. In an atmospheric expedition, five dancers study their bodies as instruments and probe the very process of study. With sensitivity, they examine the dedication and effort in practice and repetition before new paths can open. Step by step, the dancers transform not only their movement but also the space. The everyday practice of practicing and moving on, of routine and innovation, becomes a poetic metaphor for the meaning and purpose to which we dedicate the journey of our lives. Note: Strobe lighting is used in the performance. Duration: 65 minutes plus admission.