— by Artha Kass for Orcas Center–
Have you ever listened to the inside of a sea shell and heard the roar of the ocean? Or placed your ear on the forehead of your child or over the heart of a loved one and listened to their unspoken longings? Upon doing so, have you heard their wishes and have they seemed to say, “‘Come closer and I will show you something beautiful?” Come to Orcas Center at 6:30 pm on Saturday, July 25 and experience these sensations through this special dance performance by Movement Graffiti: Dance Theater from Western Washington University.
The choreographers working with MGDT (Movement Graffiti: Dance Theater) have turned to subjects as diverse as the internal wishes of another and the African savanna for inspiration. Similarly, music as varied as that of Arvo Part, Kronos String Quartet and the flower duet from Delibe’s Opera Lakmé underscore the five unique examples of time based art that will be showcased.
The work is impressionistic in nature. This is not story ballet or hip–hop funk. It is mysterious at times, breathtaking in others and has appeal for the whole family. Come closer. Join us. And we will show you something beautiful. Bring the whole family!
There will be a Master Class for Intermediate modern dancers on Saturday, July 25 in the Black Box (Orcas Center’s OffCenter Stage). Class is $10 or free with a ticket purchased to the evening performance. Contact kara@orcascenter.org with questions.
Tickets for WWU’s Movement Graffiti performance are $15 for adults, $5 students, and may be purchased at www.orcascenter.org or by calling 376-2281 ext. 1 or visiting the Orcas Center Box Office open Wednesday, Thursday and Friday from noon – 2 pm. For more information about Orcas Center 2015 season events, please visit www.orcascenter.org.
