Park Slope-based
Eva Dean Dance returns to the New York International Fringe Festival
with "Booted." This kickin’ collection of works is
part of FringeHIGH, a showcase geared toward young adult audiences
and families.
Dean’s pieces explore the peculiarities of growing up female.
In "Booted," a gaggle of women wearing sequined gowns,
combat boots and high heels on their hands stomp out flamenco-inspired
rhythms in humorous games of one-upmanship; in "Welcome
Back" she explores cliques.
Dean is also interested in environments. In "Away From One’s
Front" the performers descend on the stage with the ordered
chaos of a rainstorm, all while traveling backwards. "Moon
Garden" transports us to an otherworldly dimension through
the use of small, bouncy balls.
The music is by Peter Gabriel, Alloy Orchestra and Middle Eastern
artists. The Eva Dean Dance company members will be joined by
five additional guest performers.
"Booted" will be performed at the New York International
Fringe Festival, Washington Square Methodist Church, (135 West
Fourth St. in Manhattan) Aug. 8 at 8 pm, Aug. 12 at 9:30 pm,
Aug. 14 at 8 pm, Aug. 16 at 2:15 pm and Aug. 20 at 3 pm. Tickets
are $15. Teen discount available. For tickets, call the box office
at (212) 279-4488.
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