Schenectady
NY
USA
AXIS Dance Company, one of the world’s most acclaimed and innovative ensembles of performers with and without disabilities, will change the way you think about dance and the possibilities of the human body forever.
More than any other company in the United States, AXIS has been a bridge between contemporary dance and physically integrated dance. Described as a “VISUAL AND PHYSICAL DISCOVERY, CREATING FASCINATING WORKS OF MOVEMENT ART,” the company has become internationally known for its high artistic and educational standards and innovative movement vocabulary.
It is one of the first contemporary dance companies in the world to consciously develop choreography that integrates dancers with and without physical disabilities. Amongst many honors, AXIS has received seven Isadora Duncan Dance Awards and nine additional nominations for both their artistry and production values.
PART I: THE REFLECTIVE SURFACE (2013)
Bay Area choreographer Amy Seiwert pushes AXIS to a new level of rigor – beginning with a ballet foundation and transforming it with her unique quirkiness, kineticism and layered partnering. This beautiful quartet incorporates new risks for both AXIS and Amy.
PART II: THE NARROWING (2010)
Choreographer Sebastian Grubb investigates performer as subject and object – sliding between various stances such as passive audience member, virtuosic dancer, objectified figurine, and sarcastic critic. “…A WORK THAT EXPLORES COMPETITION AND SUPPORT BETWEEN TWO ALMOST-EQUALS.” – Rita Feliciano
Proceeds support state-of-the-art equipment for the
Neuro-Rehab Institute at Sunnyview Rehabilitation Hospital