Identity Anniversary Gala - Celebrating Five Years

World premiere performance, after show reception with savories, sweets and libations.
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Identity Anniversary Gala - Celebrating Five Years

World premiere performance, after show reception with savories, sweets and libations.

Celebrating five years of artistic innovation, collaboration, and community, Identity proudly presents a milestone performance.

The world premiere of 'Untitled Identity' choreographed by founder and artistic director, Ginny Ching-Yin Lo, explores the fluidity of human identity, challenging single-label definitions and embracing ambiguity and self-discovery. The performance dissects the disparity between external perceptions and internal identity.

Return performances including Enliven 2023 and Muted 2024 also choreographed by Ginny Ching-Yin Lo:

Enliven continues the concept Lo first conceived during filming of the dance, Kindred. The liveliness in Enliven reflects the spirit of both herself and the dance company, drawing life from the inner depths of each dancer.
“‘Enliven’ by Identity Performing Arts a unique and uplifting multi-media experience!” -Sarz Maxwell, Buzznews on "Enliven"

In contrast with Enliven, Muted explores the complexity of being muted, muting someone, and telepathic connection. This dance reflects a collective flashback of being muted and/or muting someone. A powerful piece, this asks us to consider how aggressive and passive outer facade may not reflect the real situation, as communication within relationships connect without a word.

“With ‘Muted,’ Identity dancers gripped the audience through an intriguing shadowy world of silence. They moved with impressive precision, sharpness and power, ricocheting and catapulting through the air.” -Sidney Valdez, SCD on "Muted"

The ticket price includes access to an exclusive after-show reception with savories, sweets and libations.

Performance: 3 pm to 5 pm with two intermissions

Reception: 5 pm to 7.30 pm

Program Run Time: 4.5 hours

Edlis Neeson Theater | Museum of Contemporary Art

200 E Chicago Ave, Chicago, IL

Information & Questions: 312.600.3076

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