BODYTRAFFIC
EVENT DETAILS
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The Patron Lounge will be open
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Age Recommendation: 5+Please note only children age 5 and over with tickets will be allowed into the theater for this production. -
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Group Discount:
Groups of 10+ save 10%. Call 515-246-2300
ABOUT THE SHOW
BODYTRAFFIC, an internationally-renowned dance company from Los Angeles, has been a dynamic force in contemporary dance since its founding in 2007 by Artistic Director Tina Finkelman Berkett. Known for their technical prowess and versatility, BODYTRAFFIC expertly masters a repertoire that spans ballet, contemporary, modern, Afro-Cuban, and hip hop. The company thrives on a collective of diverse perspectives and styles, bringing to life the innovative visions of accomplished choreographers. By seamlessly blending local and global perspectives, BODYTRAFFIC reflects the rich diversity of their home city while pushing the boundaries of dance.
Known pieces to be performed in Des Moines include:
- A Million Voices – This work is inspired by Peggy Lee, a pioneer in the art of “persona,” and whose music spurs audiences to embrace the passion of living, even in the darkest of times.
- Mayday – Using the timeless music of Buddy Holly, Mayday explores the looming specter that life can be cut short at any moment… yet we still dance and move toward love.
- Snap – Inspired by the ethnically diverse yet isolating crowds of L.A., it urges audiences to “snap out of” social pressures to conform and connect with individuality and to other people. The performance uses the music of James Brown.
Des Moines Civic Center
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