Friend Jessica bought season tickets to White Bird and then had to go out of town during this performance. I got the tickets, and Matt and I settled in for a grand night of dancing.
Handgame, which incorporated Samoan slap dance with child abuse themes, was my favorite. The members sat in a circle, and sang Lourde’s “Royals” acapella. The movement was in the arms and how the hands slapped the body and other bodies. It was quite powerful.
The other two programs “Kiona and the Little Bird Suite” and “Paradise Rumour” showed off the dancing talents, the very fit dancers, and a dancing style I was not familiar with.
It was a great evening!