Motion State Arts presents the Rhode Island premiere of Varvara, an explosive evening-length solo dance performance choreographed and performed by Jenna Riegel. A response to the life and art of Varvara Stepanova, the piece weaves together Riegel's world with Stepanova’s through an interplay of what is real and what is imagined. A prominent Russian Constructivist artist, Stepanova’s mediums include textiles, visual poetry, and costume and scenic designs. With video, humor, and bold physicality, Riegel unravels what it means to break, rebuild, and move with unruly freedom.
Riegel will be teaching a movement and text workshop on Sunday, November 8, 10am–12pm at Wilbury Theatre Group. Open to all levels and experiences, the workshop will delve into an embodied exploration of the Japanese philosophy of wabi-sabi, which posits that damage does not ruin an object, but makes it more beautiful through its repair. Admission is $20. Info/registration: motionstatearts.org
