February 6, 2016

Ananya Dance Theatre: "Emerging From Shadows" at IDS Center Crystal Court

ADT ready to dance at IDS. L-R: Jay Galtney, Emma Marlar, Renée Copeland, Chitra Vairavan, Leila Awadallah, Ananya Chatterjea, Prakshi Malik, Lela Pierce; front: Kealoha Ferreira, Magnolia Yang Sao Yia. Photo by Gary Peterson

The third in a series of four “Radical Recess” performances in public spaces around downtown Minneapolis included Ananya Dance Theatre, Feb. 5.

Our dancers opened the lunch-time event at the IDS Center Crystal Court, performing “Emerging from Shadows,” stories of people who push through the darkness into which they have been cast to emerge into voice and light.

The site specific works by 10 choreographers in the series are presented by Made Here – A Project of Hennepin Theatre Trust, Anderson Windows & Doors, and City of Minneapolis Great Streets.

April Sellers and Laurie Van Wieren curated the line-up of performances at Mayo Clinic Square, City Center Atrium, IDS Crystal Court, and Loring Park.