The Unforgettable Secret Rhythms of Joy April 15, 2011

April 15-16 at 7:30pm and April 17 at 6pm

As the first chapter of a larger work, this world premiere questions the speed at which our lives flow in relation to our increasing dependency on technology. "What would a not-so-fast world be like?" asks Artistic Director Jill Togawa.

A tale for all ages, "The Unforgettable Secret Rhythms of Joy" introduces the goddess and a magic silver box of invisible webs. Told through the voices of children and adults, this inquisitive work uncovers our sometimes hidden pleasures of reality.

While this first chapter explores our obsessions with time and attempts to juggle the increasing pace of our lives alongside our inherent yearning for physical contact, "The Unforgettable Secret Rhythms of Joy" is only the beginning of the larger work's ambitious search for balance in an unbalanced world. Technology inspires innovation, encourages creativity, and maintains connection. Yet, with its refined tools of communication, filtration, and a sea of 'invisible webs,' technology more and more overrides humanity's physiological craving for touch and keeps us in a cycle of 'unexperienced intimacy.'

For this performance, Purple Moon will be accompanied by two stellar musicians. Laura Inserra will be on the Swiss hang and kalimba of southern Africa, and Tbird Luv will be on the Hawaiian ukulele, flute, and vocals.

The premiere of "The Unforgettable Secret Rhythms of Joy" is part of a collaborative presentation of "Two Wings: A Shared Evening of Dance." In the second half of the evening, Bay Area choreographer Liz Boubion will present "Maclovia's Birds: Inspirados por el Arte de Mi Abuelita," a piece depicting end-of-life integration, love, loss and the language of birds. More information on Boubion's piece can be found at www.lizboubion.org.

Official Website: http://www.purplemoondance.org