genesis 2.0

directed by Wai Yim
​choreographed by Roxanne Nielsen & Wai Yim

As part of KANEKO's Passion & Obsession: From the Collection exhibition season, ætherplough will be performing a variety of dance styles that aims to provide tools and infrastructure to encourage risk taking and innovation.

genesis 2.0: ætherplough’s Artistic Director Wai Yim will revisit the well-known creation story by re-examining its different themes thru a variety of dance forms, including butoh, aerial silk, burlesque and tap dancing. An engaging theatrical experience which will happen in the upstairs space at the KANEKO gallery space.

The show features provocative costumes by Dan Richters, the Omaha designer known for his collections involving beautiful, seductive silicone molds. Omaha favorite, Roxanne Nielsen, is back as a choreographer and performer, alongside an ensemble of artists including Jorge Ambriz, Karen Bahr, Erin Clark, Steffani Jiroux, Jeremy Sczepaniak and Nick Zadina. Jun Kaneko’s graphic paintings are the backdrop to Eden, his sculptures representing the tree of knowledge and the tree of life.

Dates          Jan. 27 & 28; 6pm & 8pm
​Location      KANEKO, 1111 Jones Street