Mendocino Dance Project’s newest work in theaters uses contemporary dance to express the times we are currently living. It is a challenge to remain grounded and stay in touch with our own humanity as we are constantly confronted by so much turbulence in the world. Surface Tension explores how we find each other and stay resilient amongst the chaos. Artistic director Kara Starkweather weaves together a variety of themes into an evening length performance with dancers Emily Anthony, Priya Birchard, Jessica Curl, Mackenzie Rain, and Natalie Thiel-Gebheim.
This powerful work explores what it means to stay human in turbulent times, giving voice to the chaos and undercurrents many of us are carrying just beneath the surface. Just below the surface the waters are chaotic, tossing us around from one extreme to the other. There is too much on our minds, too much to be reminded of, to consider, to witness, to discuss, to react to, to hold. How do we stay connected to our humanity?
How do we stay soft and sensitive to one another when processing so much? Join us for SURFACE TENSION as we find one another and stay resilient despite the chaos. In our shared experience we find strength, joy, and the space to finally exhale.