Blue13 Dance Company

Name: Blue13 Dance Company
Start: 2024-09-28T20:00:00-08:00
End: 2024-09-28T22:00:00-08:00
Location: John Anson Ford Amphitheatre

Schedule

Sat Sep 28 2024 at 08:00 pm to 10:00 pm

UTC-08:00

Location

John Anson Ford Amphitheatre | Hollywood, CA

Blue13 Dance Company blends contemporary and traditional dance forms with everything from hip-hop to Bollywood and ballet, challenging perceptions of South Asian American dance. In 100 Seconds to Midnight, a new contemporary dance project choreographed by Achinta S. McDaniel, the company delves deep into the complexities of the human experience, drawing inspiration from the infamous Doomsday Clock. Made famous by J. Robert Oppenheimer, Albert Einstein, and other concerned scientists, the clock measures how close the planet is to global catastrophe, marked as midnight. McDaniel turns the metaphor inward to examine the notion of “doom” as it pertains to South Asian communities. Repeatedly erased but resilient, these communities often grapple with cyclical trauma and the unrelenting anxiety of impending loss. Through a triptych of movements, 100 Seconds to Midnight confronts misogyny, unpacks the generational effects of colonization, and scrutinizes the expectations placed upon women regarding duty, traditio
🌟 Prepare for an extraordinary experience from September 28, 2024 to September 28, 2024 at John Anson Ford Amphitheatre. Join us for Blue13 Dance Company, a mesmerizing Other Concerts event that promises to redefine your expectations. From captivating presentations to interactive showcases, this Concert in California, United States is designed to leave you inspired and amazed. Join us for this incredible event 🚀.