dead reckoning
A DanceWorks CoWorks Series event
Blue Ceiling dance’s exploration of Sir Ernest Shackleton’s encounter with a disembodied presence that guided him from near death in Antarctica. Three duets make a map of the human heart and brain as they manifest what we need in times of distress. The work mines the performers’ own experiences for an intimate unforgettable experience with choreography by Blue Ceiling dance artistic director Lucy Rupert and internationally renowned Canadian ballet choreographer Peter Quanz in his new experimental creation vein.
Performed by Sky Fairchild-Waller, Peter Quanz, Lucy Rupert, and Elke Schroeder
Lighting Design by Michelle Ramsay
Music by Jascha Narveson
Stage Management by Marianna Rosato
dead reckoning has the generous support of the Canada Council for the Arts, Ontario Arts Council and Toronto Arts Council.
January 13, 2016
to January 17, 2016
Tickets are Regular $25 | Student/Senior/Arts Worker $20
The Theatre Centre
Wednesday, January 13 – 8:00PM
Thursday, January 14 – 8:00PM
Friday, January 15 – 8:00PM
Saturday, January 16 – 8:00PM
Sunday, January 17 – 2:00PM
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