CROSS-POLLINATION Performance

MIL-TREE, in collaboration with the acclaimed movement and performance company Capacitor, is proud to present Cross-Pollination—a unique fusion of movement, ritual, and storytelling designed to foster connection among veterans, service members, and civilians.

This one-day performance at the Joshua Tree Retreat Center will feature a awe-inspiring dance performance on a custom-designed motion sculpture.

Veterans often face profound isolation when transitioning from military to civilian life - fostering personal resilience and connection are important goals of stronger support systems. Mil-Tree’s mission is to bridge the gap between veterans and their communities through creative expression and shared experiences. Capacitor, known for its transformative fusion of dance, sculpture, and immersive storytelling, brings its expertise in embodied movement to create a profound journey of discovery, communion, exploration, and transcendence.

"Cross-Pollination" explores the wisdom of bees—nature’s master collaborators and a vital force in our ecosystems. Just as bees navigate, adapt, and communicate, so too must we learn to reconnect, move, and evolve. Through the language of movement, this performance mirrors the rhythms of survival, transformation, and interdependence, offering a powerful metaphor for the reintegration process veterans face.

✅ Belonging & Connection – Shifting from isolation to community
✅ Resilience – Using movement as a tool for transformation
✅ Expanded Perception – Reframing experiences through creative exploration
✅ Bridging Veteran & Civilian Communities – Fostering mutual understanding

The event is made possible through a generous grant supporting innovative arts programming for veteran communities.

“At Capacitor, we create experiences that help people deeply feel their lives. Movement, sculpture, and immersive storytelling open portals to transformation. Our collaboration with Mil-Tree offers a powerful opportunity to use art as a bridge—connecting veterans with their communities, their bodies, and themselves.” – Jodi Lomask, Artistic Director, Capacitor

Suggested donation $10-$100 (No one will be turned away)

Host or Publisher MIL-TREE