FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Seattle, WA — October 25, 2024 – Cornish College of the Arts is proud to present Cornish Dance Theater, featuring Cornish Dance students under the guidance of Seattle dance visionaries Heather Kravas and Tonya Lockyer. This immersive production takes place at Cornish’s 9th Avenue Gallery, where students and audiences alike will experience groundbreaking explorations in movement and energy, crafted by these acclaimed artists in collaboration with emerging talent from Cornish’s Dance Department.

Throughout their residence at Cornish, Kravas and Lockyer are leading students through a creative process rooted in innovation and interconnectedness. Each piece brings a unique perspective, challenging and expanding the boundaries of dance and performance.

In Be Sides, Heather Kravas introduces two parallel yet separate dances, unfolding simultaneously in space and time. Kravas’s work invites performers and audiences to contemplate the interplay of improvisation and choreography, as shapes and ecstatic gestures—resembling unpredictable weather systems—ebb and flow across the stage. This dynamic juxtaposition of control and freedom provides a mesmerizing experience in observing and participating in evolving forms.

Tonya Lockyer’s performance, created with Cornish Dance students, centers on the concept of interconnectedness and the profound impact of small, incremental shifts. Influences from Beckett, Bruce Nauman, hip-hop, and performance dance underscore a layered piece that resonates with the history of dance and its ever-evolving nature. The energetic patterns in Lockyer’s work echo the past while weaving a tapestry of shared movement that is unmistakably modern.

About Cornish College of the Arts

For 110 years, Cornish College of the Arts remains dedicated to its mission of nurturing creative vision and intellectual curiosity, enabling students to flourish as artists and contributors to society. Since its founding in 1914, Cornish has championed the integration of all arts in education, encouraging experimentation and innovation. With Bachelor of Fine Arts in both visual and performing arts and Bachelor of Music degrees, as well as a suite of public and extension programs, Cornish is committed to fostering a supportive community where creativity knows no bounds.

Don’t miss this opportunity to witness the next generation of dance artists explore groundbreaking forms with two of Seattle’s most esteemed choreographers. Join us at Cornish College of the Arts for an unforgettable evening of performance and inspiration.

Event Details:
Dates:
Friday, November 22, 2024 – 8PM
Saturday, November 23, 2024 – 4PM
Sunday, November 24, 2024 – 4 PM

Location:
Cornish College of the Arts
9th Avenue Gallery,
2014 9th Ave., Seattle, WA

Tickets: Reserve tickets

Contact:
For more information, please contact:
Cornish College of the Arts
communications@cornish.edu

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