Tethered: A Dance Through Dante's Vision

Name: Tethered: A Dance Through Dante's Vision
Start: 2025-03-21T19:30:00-05:00
End: 2025-03-21T21:30:00-05:00
Location: Tulsa Performing Arts Center

Schedule

Fri Mar 21 2025 at 07:30 pm to 09:30 pm

UTC-05:00

Location

Tulsa Performing Arts Center | Tulsa, OK

An innovative and evocative dance performance titled "Tethered: A Dance Through Dante’s Vision" will premiere at the Tulsa Performing Arts Center Liddy Doenges Theatre on March 21 and 23. This groundbreaking production offers a contemporary interpretation of Dante Alighieri’s renowned literary masterpiece, "The Divine Comedy," specifically focusing on the harrowing journey through the Nine Circles of Hell.
Choreographed by local acclaimed choreographers, Jen Alden, Bayleigh Head, Alicia Chesser, Valeria Fleming, Sheri Hayden, Kate Jacobs, Tamara Moore, Heather Hall Newman, Nina Madsen Puckett, Kymber Sage, Lexie Jo Sweeney, Ronnie Underwood, and Cassie Waggoner this performance intertwines classical and modern dance forms as well as Aerial dance to vividly portray themes of sin, redemption, and the human condition. The dancers will embody the various souls encountered by Dante, each circle represented through dynamic movement, powerful imagery, and an original score from contemporary artists.
"We aim to create an immersive experience that not only pays homage to Dante's vivid descriptions but also resonates with today’s audience," says Jen Alden, Tethered Director. "This performance challenges viewers to reflect on their own journeys and moral choices."
With stunning costumes and a visual backdrop that captures the essence of Dante's iconic work, "Tethered" promises to be a captivating exploration of humanity’s struggles and triumphs.
Don’t miss your chance to experience this extraordinary fusion of literature and dance.