“Imagine a kaleidoscope’s saturated and seamless, dazzling light. Perfectly symmetrical and precise in its geometry, endlessly changing.”  This is the description and impetus for Laura Peterson Choreography’s new evening length dance, performed to music by Lumberob.  I have been around DNA the last few days, dropping off costumes and such, while they have been set building and teching, and it has made me super excited for this show.  It opens tomorrow night!

The dance is performed on a large luminous white circle with the audience seated all around.

Dancer, Christopher Hutchings,  surveying the space which has been completely transformed by this new floor and new seating pattern.

Choreographer, Laura Peterson, looks on at her creation from the house, wearing one of the elbow pads turned forearm pads I made for the show.

The evolution of said elbow pad being:

Stage one, just a pile of unwoven ribbons.

Stage two, weaving ribbons into fabric.  Stage three, cutting and sewing onto padded armband.

Stage four, rocking arm band as an elbow pad.

Stage five, bands are tightened and made into forearm pads.  The rigorous movement that makes up this work results in heavy bruising on the forearms and wrists.  You will have to come see the show to see this last incarnation of my weaving.

And to get you in the mood, below is a preview of the upcoming show that was performed at DancenowNYC at DTW in NYC.The performers are Stephanie Miracle, Kate Martel, Christopher Hutchings, Laura Peterson. Music by Lumberob.

Hope to see you there!  Here are the details:

Laura Peterson Choreography presents Forever.
Co-produced by DNA and Dixon Place
February 18-22
Performance Times: Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday at 8:00pm, Sunday matinee at 3:00pm
*Note: this production opens on a Wednesday evening.
Performed by Christopher Hutchings, Kate Martel, Stephanie Miracle, Laura Peterson
Music by Lumberob (Rob Erickson)
Costumes by Candice Thompson
Lighting design by Amanda K. Ringger
Ticket Prices: $20, ($15 members, $17 students)
$10 for children (age 5-15)
Click here to get tickets.