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23-24 DanceWorks Week 3: CONNECTIONS "We live in a world filled with AI, fake news, and virtual “reality.” Yet humans are born wired for connection–it’s in our DNA, as strong a need as food, water, and shelter. Inlet’s concert is real. Real Bodies, real space, and real connections. Connections improve physical and mental health, enhance well-being and happiness, and foster personal and professional growth. Connections lower our stress, anxiety, and depression, raise our self-esteem, improve our immune function, and help us regulate our emotions. Connections also give us support, guidance, and fresh perspectives. This curated selection of works and premieres explores connections as an antidote to the toxic, divisive world we are living in." Dates: Thu 09, Fri 10, Sat 11 Booking and More Information

23-24 DanceWorks Week 4: DOUBLE BILL: Sankofa/JOY & Yin Yang - Dimensions of Duality "Pt 1: Sankofa

This piece is a tribute to the groundbreaking 1993 film SANKOFA, directed and written by the talented Haile Gerima. SANKOFA tells the story of Mona, a Black American social media influencer, who finds herself shooting a TikTok at a sacred African burial ground in Ghana. Through a series of events, Mona is transported back in time to a plantation in North America where she assumes the identity of Shola, an enslaved African woman. In this powerful journey, Mona confronts her ancestral identity and experiences the brutal realities of slavery. Despite the unimaginable suffering, Shola’s interactions with her fellow enslaved Africans are a testament to the humanity, respect, and dignity they show for one another.

Pt 2: JOY

This piece is about finding Joy and inspiration through music and movement. Displaying how different groups can unite and celebrate dance through the African diaspora. There are concepts of ripples, moving in & out of phrases, and a steady Groove that makes you want to move!

Yin Yang is a fundamental concept deeply rooted in ancient philosophy and culture. It symbolizes the interconnectedness and interdependence of all things in the universe, encapsulating the dynamic balance between opposing forces.

In “Yin Yang – Dimensions of Duality” we present the harmony and dichotomy of elements that define life, establish balance and unity, and keep the creative forces in constant cyclic motion." Dates: Thu 16, Fri 17, Sat 18 Booking and More Information

23-24 Funny, Like An Abortion "Monroe is planning a surprise party for her bestie Jade complete with decorations, chocolate cupcakes, puns and 20 giftbags full of surprises. However, the biggest surprise is that she’s planning to give herself a home-concocted abortion. Set in a future America where even saying the word “abortion” is a crime, this play is about loyalty, friendship, and the value of life. National New Play Network Rolling World Premiere." Dates: Mon 06, Thu 09, Fri 10, Sat 11 Booking and More Information