A Body Bridges Past to Present: Intersections of Dance and History

Event Type
Talk/Discussion
Event Description

3:30–5pm    Performing Arts

A Body Bridges Past to Present: Intersections of Dance and History

Gene Siskel Film Center - Theater 2

Speakers: Carrie Hanson, The Seldoms; Mikhail Fiksel, sound designer; Bob Faust, Faust

Moderator: Michael J. Kramer, Northwestern University

The Seldoms discuss "Power Goes" (2015) and "RockCitizen!" debuting during Lake FX. Both works began with archival research which was then transformed into compelling and revealing performance that engages the history of the 1960s to generate cutting-edge, socially relevant dance theater.

Dance Styles
Multi-disciplinary
Modern / Contemporary

Location

Gene Siskel Film Center

164 North State Street
(312) 846-2800