Action at a Distance merges sound and movement with world premiere of WAIL, January 26 and 27
Vanessa Goodman directs the copresentation by Music on Main, PuSh International Performing Arts Festival, and The Dance Centre
WAIL. Photo by David Cooper
The world premiere of WAIL, a collaborative work by Action at a Distance, takes place at the Scotiabank Dance Centre on January 26 and 27 at 8 pm. The piece hits the stage in a copresentation by Music on Main, the PuSh International Performing Arts Festival, and The Dance Centre.
WAIL is a timely and transformative new piece from Action at a Distance, directed by Goodman, the award-winning choreographer and co-creator of the global sensation Graveyards and Gardens. Known for innovative productions that merge bodies, technology, sound, and ecosystems, Goodman brings together a powerhouse team of collaborators to create an intricately crafted and poetic experience.
Inspired by exaggerated botanical prints and auditory illusions, WAIL features six extraordinary dance artists who move and sing together. As the performers navigate joy within community, the choreography and musical score shift and evolve, forging a sense of intimacy between humanity and the natural world.
Tickets and more details are available through Music on Main.
Post sponsored by Music on Main.
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