NobleMotion Dance “Collides” with Houston
Noble Motion – Collide – Photo by Lynn Lane
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
July 1, 2013
Press Contact: Andy Noble
Co-Artistic Director, NobleMotion Dance
HOUSTON, TEXAS – July 1, 2013 – NobleMotion Dance, known for its physically daring and visually stunning work, presents “Collide: An Evening of Collaborations” at The Hobby Center’s Zilkha Hall, September 6-7 at 8 PM. The evening features a live performance by Austin post-rock band My Education, light and technology installations from the renowned Jeremy Choate and David J Deveau, and guest performances by some of Houston’s best contemporary dancers. NobleMotion consistently receives critical acclaim for their “extraordinary athleticism” and “cutting edge” programming and is recognized as one of Houston’s “A-list” Dance companies. Collide is “in your face elegant” and a show you won’t want to miss!
“Photo Box D,” NobleMotion’s first collaboration with light artist Jeremy Choate, is a mysterious dance that gives new meaning to now you see it, now you don’t. Dance critic Nancy Wozny stated, “I gasped when these daredevils careened into night, fearlessly leaping into the void. The experience gave new meaning to coming out of nowhere.” Critic Neil Ellis Orts exclaimed, “we were treated to a fascinating play of light, shadows, and the human form.” This performance of “Photo Box D” will mark the one-year passing of Jeremy Choate. NobleMotion is honored to share his light with audiences once again.
“With Both Hands” brings My Education’s post-rock sound to the stage as they perform live with NobleMotion Dance. The six-member band composed an original score that utilizes black box recordings from an airplane crash and augments them into unrecognizable haunting tones. “With Both Hands” plays with time by starting the dance in the middle and slowly works both forwards and backwards to blur the lines between memory and reality.
NobleMotion continues its ongoing collaboration with light/tech artist David J Deveau in a new work “The Grid.” A work under constant construction, “The Grid” manipulates twelve 4×8 foot movable walls and utilizes real-time projection design to shape perilous environments such as shrinking rooms, cliff side drop-offs, and cat-n-mouse mazes. An emotionally charged and chaotic work, “The Grid” combines NobleMotion’s flare for the surreal with thoughtful story telling.
“Maelstrom” is an intense and athletic dance for 15 men that questions man’s role in society. Imagine “Fight Club” meets contemporary dance; it is all testosterone! Maelstrom takes some of the top contemporary male dancers in Houston and puts them on stage together to duke it out. We have eleven additional dancers representing some of the various companies in Houston joining the men of NobleMotion for this “Beast Mode” collaboration.
Tickets range between $25 – $35. Students and Group Discounts are available. Tickets can be purchased online at www.TheHobbyCenter.org or by calling 713.315.2525.
DETAILS
Collide: An Evening of CollaborationsThe Hobby Center, Zilkha Hall800 Bagby Street, Houston, TX 77002September 6-7 @ 8pmTickets: $25 – $35. Student and Group Discounts available.Purchase online at www.TheHobbyCenter.org or call 713.315.2525.
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Contact: Andy Noble
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About NobleMotion Dance
NobleMotion Dance is a 501(c)(3) non-profit performing arts organization. In 2009, NobleMotion exploded onto the Houston dance scene and has since received critical acclaim for their “extraordinary athleticism” and “cutting edge” programming. NobleMotion Dance seeks to make work that is emotionally daring and honest; inspires discourse and understanding amongst diverse communities; and integrates dance, theatre and technology in unique ways. Artistic directors Andy Noble and Dionne Sparkman Noble are long time collaborators who have been entertaining audiences for over fifteen years. NobleMotion also offers education and outreach programs for all ages including master classes, open rehearsals and lecture/ demonstrations. For more information about NobleMotion Dance, please visit us at noblemotiondance.com.
NobleMotion Dance is a 501(c)(3) non-profit performing arts organization. In 2009, NobleMotion exploded onto the Houston dance scene and has since received critical acclaim for their “extraordinary athleticism” and “cutting edge” programming. NobleMotion Dance seeks to make work that is emotionally daring and honest; inspires discourse and understanding amongst diverse communities; and integrates dance, theatre and technology in unique ways. Artistic directors Andy Noble and Dionne Sparkman Noble are long time collaborators who have been entertaining audiences for over fifteen years. NobleMotion also offers education and outreach programs for all ages including master classes, open rehearsals and lecture/ demonstrations. For more information about NobleMotion Dance, please visit us at noblemotiondance.com.
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