Sunk in Sleep August 17, 2012

Aug 17-19, Fri - Sun at 8pm, 2012

As part of the Summer Special, CounterPULSE and the Blind Tiger Society present a world premiere by Bianca Cabrera - Sunk in Sleep. Sunk in Sleep is a dance set in the liminal space between dreaming and waking. Evocative sets, detailed costuming and transformative makeup lend an eerie and mystical look into the wandering mind at rest. Thick with anthropomorphic metaphor and rich with image, Sunk in Sleep vacillates between narrative storylines and kinetic sensationalism. Unadulterated physical vocabulary matched with unpredictable partnering creates an atmosphere of adventure while leaving the audience with a resonant experience of peril and delight. Audience members can expect the dance to wander through meaning, meander through symbol and blur the distinction between truths and fantasy. A down the rabbit hole kind of exploit, Sunk in Sleep takes you straight into the belly of your own beast. www.heybianca.com

About CounterPULSE:
CounterPULSE provides space and resources for emerging artists and cultural innovators, serving as an incubator for the creation of socially relevant, community-based art and culture. CounterPULSE acts as a catalyst for art and action; creating a forum for the open exchange of art and ideas, catalyzing transformation in our communities and our society. We work towards a world that celebrates diversity of race, class, cultural heritage, artistic expression, ability, gender identity & sexual orientation. We strive to create an environment that is physically and economically accessible to everyone.

CounterPULSE is pleased to once again offer Summer Special, an experiment in offering radically affordable and accessible performance opportunities to a diverse array of emerging performance-makers. Nine lead artists present eight weeks of contemporary dance, experimental theater, multimedia performance, provocative drag and more. www.counterpulse.org

Official Website: http://www.heybianca.com