Peggy Baker Dance Projects presents confluence February 24, 2010

Peggy Baker Dance Projects
presents
confluence
a fascinating collision of science and art

Award-winning dancer and choreographer Peggy Baker unveils confluence - a triptych of dance works inspired by the work of Montreal visual artist Sylvia Safdie and by the science essays of Lewis Thomas in his '70s classic, The Lives of a Cell.

This richly detailed trio of contemporary dance works is inspired by the subtle movement and communication patterns of insects. A bracingly original evening of dance, it features two choreographies from Peggy Baker herself – a new solo as well as a trio for 3 featured dancers – along with a duet by legendary New York choreographer Doug Varone.

1 - Baker’s new solo (earthling) features the renowned dancer confined to a small tipped and tilted platform, rocking and reaching, resembling the struggling beetle on its back.

2 - The world premiere centrepiece (coalesce) features dancers Kate Holden, Sean Ling and Sahara Morimoto. The complex piece muses on the nature of communication received through vibration, heat, light, scent, and touch.
3 - The duet epilogue with Larry Hahn (armour) is a direct response to a Thomas essay concerning the communicative necessity among social insects regarding being touched.

Peggy Baker Dance Projects presents confluence
Wednesday February 24 - Sunday February 28, 2010
Wednesday-Saturday at 8pm: $25 & $30 (Discounts for students, seniors, CADA, groups);
Sunday matinee at 4pm: PAY-WHAT-YOU-CAN
Harbourfront Centre's Enwave Theatre, 231 Queens Quay West
Box Office: 416-973-4000 and ONLINE at www.peggybakerdance.com

Official Website: http://www.peggybakerdance.com