LINEARITY

By Joshua Monten Dance Company

It's not easy being straight.

Like watching Sisyphus roll his rock up the mountain, “Linearity” shows the fascinatingly endless task of imposing straightness on an irregular world. With rolls of bright adhesive tape, two ambitious and energetic dancers restructure their environment by creating straight lines in the unlikeliest of places.

It’s as if the audience were watching a construction site. The dancers perform daring feats of precision and thrilling symmetry. Bit by bit, recognizable forms emerge on the ground and in the air. The movement language of “Linearity” is based on an extended dialogue between straight lines and luxurious curves and wiggles.

How straight do we really want to be? How many curves can we handle? The choreography looks for answers to questions that end up being surprisingly personal. The dance duet "Linearity" features a shifting cast of different genders. It was designed to be performed almost anywhere, indoors or outdoors, day or night. It is suitable for both adult and young audiences.

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Show Info

Main Genre: Dance
Subgenre(s): Children or family show / Dance / Outdoor or street performance / Physical theatre
Age Recommendation: 5+
Show Length: 25 minutes
Interval Included: No
Can Be Performed: Inside / Outside Workshops Provided+: Yes

+Workshops can sometimes be provided by the company at an additional charge to compliment the show. Please enquire for details.

Venue Requirements

Minimum Width*: 9m
Minimum Depth*: 9m
Minimum Height*: 3m
Venue Must Provide Equipment: P.A. System

*Measurements are for the performance space only and do not include space for an audience.

Availability

This show will be touring:

From: January 1st, 2024
Until: December 31st, 2024

We can work with you and the company to book the best date for you, but we cannot guarantee a particular date until the booking is completed. We recommend booking early to avoid disappointment.