Instead of waiting, they weave

How do we survive the winters we know are coming? An abstract retelling of the kidnap of Persephone.

Instead of waiting, they weave explores how humanity understands and copes with cyclical periods of darkness through the lens of a Greek myth: the kidnap of Persephone. While this story serves to explain the origin of Winter, the dance explores Persephone and Demeter's experiences thousands of years later.

When periods of darkness, separation, and despair come again and again with exhausting predictability, how do they endure? What knowledge can they carry forward, what pieces of themselves must glow brighter, and what changes must be made for their survival? Ultimately, the dance asks both the characters and us as an audience members to consider what we can and can't control while fearlessly preserving our humanity through seasons of darkness.

Instead of waiting, they weave is choreographed by Emily Haussler in collaboration with RESILIENCE Dance Company, with original music by Gabriel Vianello and costumes by Chrissy Clair. The evening will be opened with a short world premiere by Will Brighton.

Video footage courtesy of Gonzalo Lopez, taken of RDC's last evening-length performance, Falling Forward (April 2024).

Info: Feel free to check in for the show, hang out in the lobby, and grab a drink before the performance.

Info: Doors open to the performance space. Seating is general admission, so arrive early to select your seat.

Info: Join us following each performance for an informal reception. Complimentary snacks and desserts will be available, and a cash bar will reopen. Dancers will join to mingle with guests and answer any questions about the creative process.

Event Venue & Nearby Stays

Intersect Arts Center, 3636 Texas Ave, St. Louis, United States