Surface Area Dance Theatre presents 'The Slowest Wave' performed by Vangeline
Prepare to be entranced by the unique and mesmerising performance of 'The Slowest Wave' by the talented Vangeline of Vangeline Theatre based in New York City (NYC) at The Bowes Museum. Vangeline, Director of the New York Butoh Institute, is an accomplished and expert Butoh dancer from NYC who pioneered 'The Slowest Wave,' a revolutionary Butoh dance solo. This exceptional piece is a solo performance and a collaborative effort that marks the inception of the first neuroscientific study of Butoh, the innovative dance form originating in Japan in the 1950s. Developed in partnership with neuroscientists in 2022, 'The Slowest Wave' resulted in a groundbreaking neuroscientific study conducted in Houston, Texas, that recorded the brain activity of Butoh dancers for the first time in history. 'The Slowest Wave' delves deep into themes of stillness, nature, femininity, and the symbolism of female sensuality, drawing inspiration from the Delta brain wave, the slowest brain wave.
Get ready to be captivated by the unique blend of dance and theatre in this one-of-a-kind performance. Don't miss out!
This event includes BSL Interpreted Post-performance discussion and is free for ticket holders.
Children under 14 must be accompanied by an adult.
Age guideline: 14+ years
The Slowest Wave was originally supported in part by an award from the National Endowment for the Arts, as well as the NSF IUCRC BRAIN Centre at the University of Houston, and by public funds from the New York City Department of Cultural Affairs in partnership with the City Council, and the New York State Council on the Arts with the support of the Governor and the New York State Legislature.
This performance is commissioned and presented by Surface Area Dance Theatre and in partnership with The Bowes Museum. Supported using public funding by Arts Council England.
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