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Burnaby's Shadbolt Centre features world première of contemporary dance duet

Tuning, created and directed by Vanessa Goodman, is onstage at Shadbolt from Feb. 23 to 26. Tickets are available for live and livestreaming shows.
Tuning by Vanessa Goodman
Dancers Ted Littlemore and Alexis Fletcher in Tuning, onstage at Shadbolt Centre for the Arts Feb. 23 to 27.

An exploration of intimacy through dance is onstage at Shadbolt Centre for the Arts next week.

The world première of Tuning, a full-evening contemporary dance duet, is onstage Feb. 23 to 26.

Tuning was commissioned by Alexis Fletcher, and created and directed by Vanessa Goodman.

It features collaborating dance artists Alexis Fletcher and Ted Littlemore in a new work focusing on how we tune in to one another in relationships.

“In Tuning, the performers create a live sonic and physical atmosphere using their voices to amplify the conversations of the body,” a press release says. “Looking at intimacy between two people, this work explores the body through a sensory, sonic and physical connection. The audience is invited into a sensitive atmospheric environment where trust and care are built between the performers.”

The show runs Wednesday, Feb. 23 through Saturday, Feb. 26 at 8 p.m. nightly.

Tickets for the live, in-person performance are $35 regular, $30 for seniors and students, or $15 for children 12 and under. Livestreaming tickets are also available for $15. Buy online or call the box office at 604-205-3000.

Shadbolt Centre for the Arts is at 6450 Deer Lake Ave.

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