It's almost enough to turn one back into a true believer. Less is more in the world of Sarah East Johnson. Natural phenomena like volcanos and tree-growing patterns inspire Ms. Johnson's pieces. Some of the feats are as dazzling in their simplicity and challenge as any ballet pyrotechnics. Another is a tug of war and a third a precarious trip back and forth on a low balance wire.
Several segments come closer to more traditional imagery.
One woman standing on another's shoulders pours water from a pitcher down into blue glasses held by two little girls. A dancer moves slightly but steadily with a carpenter's level balanced on her head. Women fly and tumble through a series of hoops in one showstopper. Dance and video interact magically when the silhouette of a trapeze creates a structure through which filmed fish swim.