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Instead of waiting, they weave

  • ALL AGES

An original, evening-length contemporary modern dance by RESILIENCE Dance Company. Opened with a new work by Will Brighton.

By RESILIENCE Dance Company

Select date and time

Sunday, May 11 · 7:30 - 11:59pm CDT

Location

Intersect Arts Center

3636 Texas Ave St. Louis, MO 63118

Refund Policy

Refunds up to 7 days before event

Agenda

6:45 PM

Lobby and Bar Open

Feel free to check in for the show, hang out in the lobby, and grab a drink before the performance.

7:00 PM

Theater Opens

Doors open to the performance space. Seating is general admission, so arrive early to select your seat.

7:30 PM - 9:00 PM

Performance

9:00 AM - 10:00 PM

Reception

Join us following each performance for an informal reception. Complimentary snacks and desserts will be available, and a cash bar will reopen. Dancers will join to mingle with guests and answer any q...

About this event

  • Free venue parking

How do we survive the winters we know are coming? An abstract retelling of the kidnap of Persephone.

Instead of waiting, they weave explores how humanity understands and copes with cyclical periods of darkness through the lens of a Greek myth: the kidnap of Persephone. While this story serves to explain the origin of Winter, the dance explores Persephone and Demeter's experiences thousands of years later.

When periods of darkness, separation, and despair come again and again with exhausting predictability, how do they endure? What knowledge can they carry forward, what pieces of themselves must glow brighter, and what changes must be made for their survival? Ultimately, the dance asks both the characters and us as an audience members to consider what we can and can't control while fearlessly preserving our humanity through seasons of darkness.

Instead of waiting, they weave is choreographed by Emily Haussler in collaboration with RESILIENCE Dance Company, with original music by Gabriel Vianello and costumes by Chrissy Clair. The evening will be opened with a short world premiere by Will Brighton.

Video footage courtesy of Gonzalo Lopez, taken of RDC's last evening-length performance, Falling Forward (April 2024).

Frequently asked questions

Where do I park?

There is free street parking on Texas and on surrounding side streets. Additionally, you can park for free in a raised lot directly across from Intersect. Turn into the alley directly opposite of Intersect Arts Center, then turn right into the lot.

How do I know if I'm in the right place?

Intersect Arts Center has numbers "3636" over the front of the door and a large black mural with their name on the side of the brick building. There will be a black doorbell to the left of the front door, give it a ring and we'll let you in.

Is there a dress code for the performance?

Nope! Several of our guests prefer to dress up a bit for the evening, but we encourage you to wear what is comfortable. The performance space will be kept between 68 - 70 degrees to the best of our ability.

Is this performance kid-friendly?

RESILIENCE curates performances for an adult and young adult audience, though younger children are welcome to attend and have attended in the past. Please reach out to info@resiliencedancecompany.com if you have any specific questions about the content of the performance.

Are there assigned seats?

No assigned seating. Just be sure to arrive 10-15min early to select a seat.

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RESILIENCE Dance Company

RESILIENCE Dance Company (RDC) is a professional St. Louis contemporary dance company committed to putting artists first. Our events feature insightful, collaborative dance works that emerge from explorative, playful processes and showcase our artists' wide range of skill and technical ability.

$15 – $25