In the Presence of Absence: Work-In-Progress showing

San Francisco, March 11, 2022 – Deborah Slater Dance Theater returns to the stage this Spring after nearly two years with the first presentation of In the Presence of Absence with a Work-In-Progress Showing on April 8-9, live streamed and in-person at Studio 210. Collaborating with culture curator and choreographer Tammy Johnson, Artistic Director Deborah Slater has been interviewing community members from all walks of life about what moments of the last two years, no matter how big or small, have resonated for them or been life changing in some way. In tandem with these interviews, Slater is creating solos with DSDT dancers based on personal narratives created by the performers and writers from Youth Speaks, a leading presenter of spoken word performance, education, and youth development programs. Over the next year, these stories and dances will be woven together into an ever-changing kaleidoscope of images, text, movement and sound. The interviews and personal stories have made visible our common desire for community and have been a revelation in the wonder of our differences.

This work-in-progress showing will include performances by Deborah Slater Dance Theater company members and a discussion of the project led by Deborah Slater and Tammy Johnson. In-Person performances are Friday, April 8, and Saturday, April 9 at 7pm PT at Studio 210. The event will be live streamed on Friday, April 9 at 7pm PT via YouTube. Tickets for both virtual and in-person events are available for $10 by visiting https://tinyurl.com/DSDTpresence.