Upcoming 2024 Performances
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I. angels and lawyers
II. the spirit’s nocturnal crisis
III. contradictions of flight
IV. pigeons of every color
V. rinsed of charity and malice
Described by the New York Times as “one of New York dance’s most persuasive story-tellers”, Mr. Chen’s SHIFT is a bold, company work that delves into the recesses of the sleeping mind, playing out the beautiful, surreal, exciting, and often eerie livelihood of dreams. Set against a commissioned electronic score by Fitz Patton, and lighting by Joe Doran, the dancers’ motions and emotions move seamlessly from the agitated, to the satiated, and even the quirky. They come together momentarily, stopping to share a slow dance or accomplish a task, and then drift apart, back to their personal journey.
Song in Motion
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Shift
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H.T. Chen
Fitz Patton
Lighting Design: Joe Doran
Set Design: Eric Harriz
Costume Design: Nancy Brous
Photo: Carol Rosegg
H.T. Chen & Dancers movement workshop, open to everyone.