Tempo al Dente, Lina Cruz/Fila 13 Productions photo by Maxime Daigle
Presented By Guelph Dance:
The On the Stage series presents a mixed program of contemporary dance by diverse and exciting artists from across Canada. Stage A features:
Susie Burpee / Robyn Thomson Kacki
Cotton Handkerchiefs and Dog’s Tears 2017
Choreographer: Tedd Robinson
Tedd Robinson has created an “elegiac ‘Godot-esque’ world in which dancers Susie Burpee and Robyn Thomson Kacki appear as co-conspirators” (Holly Harris, Dance International). Robinson’s signature handling of objects and use of idiosyncratic gesture creates a sense of ritual purpose in this enigmatic and poignant duet.
Canadian Contemporary Dance Theatre
SEEDS.whisper
Choreographer: Jennifer Archibald 2017
“Every adversity, every failure, every heartache carries with it the seed of an equal or greater benefit.” – Napoleon Hill
Lina Cruz-Fila 13 Productions
Tempo al Dente 2017
Choreographer: Lina Cruz
What to do with a two-faced clock running around like a chicken without head?
Domestication, domestication! Carefree and nonchalant, two adventurous characters depart on a grand voyage, a pet clock, finally perfectly domesticated, follows obediently at their feet…
For the full schedule of Festival events and programming details, visit guelphdance.ca/festival/
Advance ticket pricing available until May 25. Regular pricing starts May 26.
eyeGO price not available online – call the Box Office to order.
Everyone must have a ticket, including infants and children.