Minnesota Dance Theatre Continues 60th Season Celebration October 13-15 at the Southern

Minnesota Dance Theatre (MDT) returns to the Southern Theater for the first time in a decade as it continues the celebration of its 60th Season. The spotlight will shine on the Artistic Voices of Minnesota’s Elayna Waxse and Alexander Hille, two esteemed choreographers who have created work for and performed with MDT. The dance concerts will be held at 7:30 p.m. on Thursday, Friday and Saturday, October 13-15. Tickets are $35 and can be purchased here.

 

Three evocative pieces will be performed in the 90-minute show, including The Four Seasons with choreography by Waxse, featuring the compositions of famed Argentinian Tango composer Astor Piazzolla. Lush and atmospheric with movement elegantly matched to the music, The Four Seasons was first performed with VocalEssence in 2021.

 

Polaris also features Waxse’s choreography and music by Pulitzer Prize-winning composer Caroline Shaw. With an all-female cast, Polaris is both poignant and timely, offering a poetic reflection on human possibility.

In Divided We Fall, a solo piece choreographed by Hille, acclaimed dancer Martin Gore brings an intensity to the physically investigative and daring work. Hille said, “This work is about not accepting one’s circumstance, and remembering the battle is not one that must be confronted alone.”

Lise Houlton, Artistic Director, said, “We are grateful to have such immense talent in Minnesota. And we’re honored to present the artistry of two such thoughtful and rich choreographers who offer nuanced depth and meaning to their work, bringing an added dimension to the dance experience.”