THIS WEEKEND: Backhausdance Presents "Incandescent" at the Irvine Barclay

I have had the opportunity to perform several works in my life. However, none have compared to Jennifer Backhaus' critically acclaimed evening length work Incandescent.

Backhausdance returns to the Barclay THIS weekend, April 29th and 30th, with Incandescent, Jennifer Backhaus’ first evening-length work, which premiered in 2010 in New York City.

Based on the theme of illumination, Ms. Backhaus explores light in both a physical and spiritual sense. Incandescent evokes a sense of discovery and expression of the human experience by igniting the internal shadow and bringing it to light. The piece has dancers shifting through various configurations of hundreds of light bulbs suspended from above with creative lighting techniques that help express the spectrum of emotions they experience on their journey. The human spirit glows when it is ignited by self awareness, creativity and the connection to others.

Backhausdance, Orange County’s premier contemporary dance company, was recently hailed as “one of the seven emerging dance companies in North America” by the Joyce SoHo in New York City. The company is known for its eclectic and dynamic vocabulary and for original movement that is physically demanding and strong yet fluid.

TICKETS

Visit the Irvine Barclay's website to purchase tickets.

Student tickets are available for $15.00 for FULLTIME students with ID.

Discounts are available for Groups 4 = $30 for groups of 5-10 = $28 and 11 or more = $27. Simply select the desired number of tickets and the discount will be automatically applied in the shopping cart check-out process.

REVIEWS

"... a fluid, unforced fusion of classical and contemporary dance."
- David St Lascaux, The Brooklyn Rail

"Partnering possibilities are fresh and imaginative ... solo opportunities allow us to "meet" the dancers one-on-one, and the whole ensemble seemed wonderfully propelled by the music... the individual characteristics of each dancer were illuminated and each one "spoke" to us in his or her own dance-voice."
- Oberon's Groove, New York City Dance Blog

PRIVATE AFTER PARTY

To celebrate another successful run at the Barclay, Backhausdance has teamed up with Bluewater Grill in Tustin, Columbia Crest Winery, Little Black Dress and Korbel to host a private after party immediately following the Saturday night performance. We'll have full run of the place and you'll get a drink with entry, specials on sponsored drinks and happy hour prices on drinks and appetizers until we close the place out. Only $5 for Backhausdance Facebook fans. Like the company now and then visit the "Exclusive" tab on the BD Facebook Profile.

10% OFF NEW MERCHANDISE

The company is offering its newly-designed merchanidse (American Apparel henleys, racerbacks and v-necks) for 10% off at the theater for attendees who RSVP on Facebook.