Do you remember swinging on the monkey bars and loving the feeling of hanging upside down then flipping through your hands? I do!
Have you ever watched kids playing and shrieking with laughter then find yourself smiling because that joy is contagious? That’s the best.
You know how a song can transport you and alter your mood? Happens to me on a daily basis.
A-WOL stands for Aerial Without Limits. The dancers at A-WOL are rehearsing for their Spring show Left Of Center which runs April 26-28th. I had the pleasure of attending one of their open house rehearsals last week. The dancers ran through approximately 5 pieces from the show. Even without sets, costumes, props or lighting the pieces transported the viewer to an enchanted imagery where one could just sit back and enjoy this playful world that was unfolding in front of their eyes. Dancers floating across the stage on flying trapeze, a graceful dance with a chair high above the stage, colorful silks that enabled fearless stunts of strength and beauty, playful romps with expressive movements and the unmistakable joyful smiles that naturally presented themselves on the dancers faces. Left Of Center originally premiered, outdoors, in Mary S. Young Park in 2008. The aerial silks and trapeze were rigged from trees and the dancers brought to life an imaginary series of dreams in an off-beat storyline, like dreams so often present themselves. The show was a hit as well as being so much fun for the performers. This spring A-WOL decided to bring the fun and fanciful world of Left Of Center back to the audience and their dancers. The only change, it will be staged indoors at A-WOL’s warehouse space near the Rose Quarter. Buy your tickets and take yourself back to the days of flight, laughter and imagination. This show is great for the entire family. Tip for attendees, dress in layers. The warehouse will be heated but it is a huge space so it’s hard and expensive to monitor the climate. Dress in layers and you’ll have no worries. There are only 4 performances so buy your tickets before they sell out! Ticket prices are very reasonable and kids pay their age- what a deal!
Below I have a sneak peak from a rehearsal of Left Of Center. Before you watch – I want to let you know if you do remember the feeling of flying and flipping on those monkey bars, or if you’re looking for an alternative fun workout, A-WOL offers Trapeze, Aerial Silk, FlyFit and PlayFit, Aerial Yoga, Kids and Teen classes! Information on A-WOL classes and ticketing for Left Of Center can be found on their website. http://www.awoldance.org/
Rehearsal Piece from Left Of Center
Now take a look at some A-WOL footage in full costume, lights and music!
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