Can’t believe we are in our 15th season!! To celebrate this milestone, we are trilled to bring a very special program for our season opening performance at Capital One Hall on September 13! Please come and celebrate with us!
GDC Presents “Legend of The White Snake and Other Works” at Capital One Hall
- When:
September 13, 2024
Doors open: 6:30 PM
Performance: 7:30 PM - What:
This production features two compelling and distinct pieces that explore the depths of human emotion and storytelling through movement.The first, “Untether”, is a powerful new work by Dutch-American choreographer Christian Denice who delves into the quiet tension between release and resistance. Through looping and emotionally evocative movement, the work captures the internal struggle of wanting to let go of a memory, a person, or a version of oneself – yet feeling tethered by invisible threads that draw us back. As the dancers weave between connection and isolation, their bodies echo the weight of memory and the things we are bound to. The work examines grief, attachment, and the fragile hope that lies in the process of letting go.The second piece marks the return of Legend of The White Snake to Capital One Hall—Gin Dance Company’s acclaimed reimagining of the beloved Chinese folktale. Featuring live musical accompaniment by renowned Chinese dulcimer artist Chao Tian, this vibrant production breathes new life into a story that dates back to the Tang Dynasty. Retold through novels, operas, shadow plays, and film, the tale follows the romance between an ordinary young man and a mysterious, beautiful woman—who is, in fact, a thousand-year-old snake transformed into human form through centuries of Taoist practice. Artistic Director Shu-Chen blends rich Chinese cultural influences with contemporary dance to create a visually stunning and emotionally resonant interpretation of this timeless love story.
This production is supported by Virginia Commission for the Arts, ArtsFairfax, and National Endowment for the Arts. - Where:
Capital One Hall
7750 Capital One Tower RD
Tysons, VA 22102 - Tickets:
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