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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🗓️ Mark your calendar from September 28, 2024 to September 28, 2024 at John Anson Ford Theatre. Blue13 Dance Company: 100 Seconds to Midnight is a celebration of passion, innovation, and community. Embrace the opportunity to explore the world of in a dynamic setting in California, DANCE. Don't miss out on this remarkable event 🌈.
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John Anson Ford Theatre, 2580 Cahuenga Blvd E, John Anson Ford Theatre, Los Angeles, California, United States of America, United States
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