The Co. ERASGA’s newest ensemble takes a look at the body’s relationship to traditional indigenous arts in a new production at the Shadbolt.
Collected Traces and Still Here is a transcultural dance that honours ancient ancestral heritage choreographed by acclaimed choreographer Alvin Erasga Tolentino, featuring seven dancers from Vancouver to Manila. The dance uses an indigenous Filipino fabric called “Malong,” and ancient hand gestures “Mudras,” a tribute to Tolentino’s Asian indigenous roots.
The performance runs April 18 to 21 at 8 p.m. nightly. Tickets are $15 on the opening night, $36 regular admission (but $25 if you call the box office), $25 for Dance Centre/CADA members, $15 for students with valid ID. Call ahead or visit tickets.shadboltcentre.com to purchase.
