Malashock Dance rediscovers fan favorites and explores new inspirations for the future with immersive programming. Echoing last season’s successful in-studio performances, “Malashock Signatures II,” offers an intimate and thrilling program of dance that highlights acclaimed choreographer, John Malashock’s “signature” choreographic style/voice. Performances will be held Nov. 3-6 and Nov. 10-13, in The Abbe Wolfsheimer Studio at Malashock Dance. Tickets are $15 to $25 per person and are on sale at www.malashockdance.org.
The first act of “Signatures II” will feature a Malashock Dance trademark favorite, Shadow of Mercy, as choreographer John Malashock brings life to the songs of legendary songwriter, Leonard Cohen. Shadow of Mercy marries Malashock’s characteristic gift for physical storytelling with Cohen’s stunning lyrical imagery, to create a work that portrays the beauty and struggle of being human. “I have long felt an affinity for Leonard Cohen and his work, says John Malashock, founder and artistic director of Malashock Dance. “We both have a deep spiritual longing that, ultimately, finds its voice through our art.” Shadow of Mercy, which premiered in 2009, is comprised of nine songs, including some of Cohen’s most famous, such as The Story of Isaac, a touching anti-war song; Famous Blue Raincoat, a beautiful ‘letter’ of loss, longing, and regret; and If It Be Your Will, one of Cohen’s most spiritual songs. Eight exquisite professional Malashock Dance company members will bring these universal characters to life. The experience for the audience will be one that touches many senses in their minds, hearts and souls.
Act II of “Signatures II” will feature the world premiere of Malashock’s yKnot, a twisting and winding journey across a wide-ranging musical and emotional landscape. yKnot is made up of five dramatic music sections, each by a different contemporary composer, performed by the world-renowned yMusic ensemble of New York. With eight dancers, Malashock will weave a tapestry depicting the predominance of technology in our modern lives and look at how we are simultaneously closer than ever, yet further separated from each other. yKnot reveals ways that individuals choose to solve this puzzle, in their attempt to maintain true humanness in a largely virtual world.
“Signatures II” will give audiences an opportunity to share the studio space with the dancers. Patrons who have seen Malashock’s large-scale productions will appreciate this intimacy, and a new generation of patrons will find the setting thrilling, energizing, and entertaining. “Malashock Signatures II”
Nov. 3-4 and Nov. 10-11 at 7:30 p.m.
Nov. 5-6 and Nov. 12-13 at 4 and 7:30 p.m. The Abbe Wolfsheimer Studio
2650 Truxtun Road, Suite 200 $25 General Admission
$20 Military and Seniors 65+
$15 Students (must have valid student ID) TICKETS ON SALE NOW.
Visit http://www.malashockdance.org or call 619-260-1622 for more information.
