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Presented by Blue Lapis Light at The Long Center for the Performing Arts

September 27-October 3, 2010

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Blue Lapis Light presents its latest site-specific aerial dance work, One, at the Long Center for
the Performing Arts. Dancers will perform on the ring and columns of the innovative concrete
structure. Since 2006 Blue Lapis Light has transformed prominent and historic buildings in
downtown Austin into meaningful works of uplifting beauty. One is inspired by the modern
architecture of the Long Center.

It follows the ongoing mission of Blue Lapis Light to create original, transcendent works that
become visual moving prayers for the planet. Dancers defying gravity touch the soul, creating
beauty, wonder and possibility.

These site-performances bring focus to a location, its history, its community and its architecture.
Blue Lapis Light's aerial works are etched in the memories of demolished buildings, on downtown
structures, and in the audiences who have witnessed these performances.

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    The Long Center for the Performing Arts

    701 West Riverside Drive
    Austin, TX 78704

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    $20-$30 General Admission; $35-$50 Prime Seating.
     

    Info Phone: 512-474-8497

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  • Dates & Times

    Dates:
    September 27-October 3, 2010

    Times:
    

     8:30 PM

    
    

     

    
    

     

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    • Event Name: One
      "Breathtaking performances with a very heavy tone"
      Review posted by: Gary from Austin TX, Sep 29, 2010
      

      'One' has "Wow!" factor to spare - dancers make their away up, down, around, and through the air of the Long Center pavilion with a display of athleticism which at times can leave you breathless. The... Expand

      'One' has "Wow!" factor to spare - dancers make their away up, down, around, and through the air of the Long Center pavilion with a display of athleticism which at times can leave you breathless. The mid-air "ribbon" dances were stunning, as was a section of sculptural dance/gymnastics/balancing on the ring performed by the two male dancers. I loved how the human body seemed so light at times, and then so heavy (the ribbon dancers do a fantastic sudden drop which you just have to see, really.) I had some problems with the tone of the show - the music, the "thematic" dances, the slow pace - tended to be very heavy and dramatic which grew a bit monotonous and repetitive. The best moments in the show featured a contrast between the music and the motion -- dancers relaxed-ly dangling their toes off the ring while dramatic music plays, silence during an amazing feat. But these moments were outnumbered by BIG DRAMA motion with BIG DRAMA music. All in all, great performances though! Collapse

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    • Event Name: One
      "Breathtaking performances with a very heavy tone"
      Review posted by: Gary from Austin TX, Sep 29, 2010
      

      'One' has "Wow!" factor to spare - dancers make their away up, down, around, and through the air of the Long Center pavilion with a display of athleticism which at times can leave you breathless. The... Expand

      'One' has "Wow!" factor to spare - dancers make their away up, down, around, and through the air of the Long Center pavilion with a display of athleticism which at times can leave you breathless. The mid-air "ribbon" dances were stunning, as was a section of sculptural dance/gymnastics/balancing on the ring performed by the two male dancers. I loved how the human body seemed so light at times, and then so heavy (the ribbon dancers do a fantastic sudden drop which you just have to see, really.) I had some problems with the tone of the show - the music, the "thematic" dances, the slow pace - tended to be very heavy and dramatic which grew a bit monotonous and repetitive. The best moments in the show featured a contrast between the music and the motion -- dancers relaxed-ly dangling their toes off the ring while dramatic music plays, silence during an amazing feat. But these moments were outnumbered by BIG DRAMA motion with BIG DRAMA music. All in all, great performances though! Collapse

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