A "bizarre and beautiful journey" is coming to the stage at Shadbolt Centre for the Arts.
Kinesis Dance somatheatro is presenting the world premiere of U>Waltz at the Shadbolt April 22 to 25.
Artistic director Paras Terezakis choreographed the work, which a press release promises "takes the audience on a bizarre and beautiful journey into a world of surprise - both delightful and dark."
"Inspired by Ulysses as a metaphor for a voyage of discovery, the work offers explosive energy, contemplative imagery and provocative physical theatre," the release notes.
The Vancouver-based Kinesis Dance somatheatro is known for pushing the boundaries of contemporary dance, working in collaboration with innotavie new approaches to music, sound, video and lighting design.
"U>Waltz is the integration of energetic dance and physical theatre, perfect for fans of dance and people who have yet to experience it," Terezakis says in the release. "Changes in the physical space will keep the audience on the edge of their seats."
The show runs Wednesday through Saturday, April 22 to 25, at 8 p.m. Tickets range from $15 to $35. Call 604-205-3000 or see tickets.shadboltcentre.com.
See kinesisdance.org for more on the dance company.