Choreographer Chris Rodda brings together SDT dancers and Creative Expressions of Elkhart, a group of adults with developmental disabilities who sing, dance and act. The group recently was honored by the Elkhart Human Relations Commission for their contributions to the Elkhart community. I think the audience will enjoy the special gifts these adults so willingly share with others. Adapted and directed by Bonnie Boilini Baxter, the work for seven dancers was created by California choreographer Betzi Roe. Based on the 1937 sculpture, Tower of Mothers by German expressionist Kathe Kollwitz, the dance is a dark, disturbing look at human devastation.
Nothing bears witness to life's sanctity more than the bond between a mother and child.
Tower of Mothers addresses the theme of broken, shattered lives in a powerful crescendo of movement and emotion. Three modern dances by Rachel Miller, Experidance Director and SDT Instructor, touch on a wide range of themes. Meshings addresses the growth and maturation of a friendship. Unbending is a technically difficult solo that demonstrates strength of will and the ability to overcome adversity. Spikes gives the audience a change of pace in a fun piece described as pure silliness.