HOPE MOHR DANCE: "FAR FROM PERFECT" AND "MOMENTS OF BEING"

As the inaugural performance of Montalvo’s “New Directions” series at the Carriage House Theatre, Mohr will present two beautiful and unique dance performances.

"Far from Perfect" explores the nature of perfection and forgiveness in terms of artistic creation. Mohr invokes and reinvents the conventions of classic dance as her dancers move in and out of classical ballet poses, intentionally move off balance, break through lines, and break away from preconceived notion of “perfect” movement. The performance features music by William Duckworth and original poetry by Brenda Hillman.

"Moments of Being" uses the act of listening as its subject. “Normally,” says Mohr, “choreographic processes develop around visual preferences. For this piece I wanted to build the movement based on the act of listening.” Sound is of primary importance in this piece. The combination of Bach and found sounds from the urban environment not only drives the action onstage as Mohr juxtaposes listening-based improvisation and classical dance vocabulary, but also invites the audience to participate through their own visual and auditory responses. "Moments" was created in 2006 while Mohr co-led an artistic residency in New York entitled "The Language of the Listening Body."

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