CHRISTOPHER WATSON DANCE COMPANY presents:

Resurgence

February 24, 7:30 p.m.

February 25, 2:00 p.m.

February 25, 7:30 p.m.

 

Resurgence features dances by Christopher Watson, Becky Heist, Anne-Marie Wittenberg, Sarah LaRose-Holland, Jennifer Mack, Genevieve Waterbury and guest choreographers Thern Anderson and Erin Thompson. The dances address themes of the intricacies of relationships, resilience in the face of challenge, and reconnecting in a world changed by the pandemic. Musical accompaniment includes selections from J.S. Bach, Handel’s Water Music, contemporary composers George Hurd and Kerry Muzzey, and music icons Janis Joplin, Tina Turner, Jimi Hendrix, Aretha Franklin and George Michael. The concert also includes a dance film by Becky Heist inspired by an old tree trunk and a young red bird. The multi-generational 19-member cast includes company members Anne-Marie Wittenberg, Genevieve Waterbury, Christopher Watson, Leeah Shuhwerck, Hai Dang Nguyen, Catlin Murphy, Lori Mercil, Jennifer Mack, Sarah LaRose-Holland, Becky Heist, Kaitlyn Hawkins, Gerry Girouard, Kendall Edstrom, and Megan Bridges, and guest artists Thern Anderson, McKayla Murphy Zelaya, Alys Ayumi Ogura, Allison Retterath and Erin Thompson. 

 

Christopher Watson Dance Company embraces the diverse and multigenerational composition of its artists whose ages range from 20-something to 70-something. This is the company’s 32nd season of performances.

 

General admission tickets: $20

available via thecowlescenter.org/calendar-tickets. 

 

Where: TEK BOX Theater in the Cowles Center for Dance

528 Hennepin Avenue, Minneapolis

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For more information contact:   Anne-Marie Wittenberg at (651)341-4774.