'Uhane- Purple Moon Dance founder Jill Togawa's last SF performances April 13, 2012

Friday, April 13th 8pm, Saturday, April 14th 8pm, Sunday, April 15th 2pm

'Uhane...ten unstoppable women become one multi-faceted voice. Nine hundred and fifty one years of deeply rooted stories that will take you on a personal journey of revelation. Daring to remember ghosts and shadows, fearless illuminations...

In the tales of 'Uhane, bodies swirl, extend, caress, in a whisper that is tender but strong, unearthing memories - is this real or an imagined ghost story? A seamless weaving of gesture, emotion driven movement, and choreography that is infused with the clarity of voice.

'Uhane will be Purple Moon Dance Project founder and Artistic Director Jill Togawa's last San Francisco performances and PMPD's most ambitious collective presentation.

"This is the 20th anniversary of Purple Moon and my body is telling me it's time to go home," says Jill.

Leaving the Bay Area's artistic community after nearly 30 years, Togawa plans to continue an active but different role with PMDP, expanding touring activities and pursuing independent collaborations and projects outside the Bay Area.

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