Take a breath. Exist for a moment in the space between inhale and exhale. There is power here, in the body, in gravity, in the unseen forces that hold and release us. This is where transformation begins.
Between Breath and Sky is a nonstop aerial dance performance by Denver Aerial Dance Collective, created for their 5th Denver Fringe Festival. Presented in DADC’s signature style, this world premiere unfolds as one continuous work with no breaks, no resets, only momentum.
Bodies rise, fall, and suspend in a seamless flow between earth and air. Formations expand, fracture, and re-form, shaping a living composition in real time. Strength and surrender exist side by side, carried by breath, rhythm, and trust.
Both meditation and pulse-pounding motion, this is not a series of pieces but a singular, evolving experience suspended in the in-between.
Join us. Breathe deep. Step into the moment between breath and sky.
The performers were so good! My favorite routine was the lightning number. I also loved the ballet sections. The entire show was really well done. Highly recommend!
I’m a fan of aerialists. A true three ring extravaganza.
The performers are lovely and clearly talented dancers, and there were some truly beautiful moments when they were moving together on the ground, especially en pointe. However, much of that skill and polish did not translate to their technique in the air, and some of the aerial tricks appeared to be beyond the performer’;s level.
Based on the show’s description, I expected to feel tension and experience a range of emotions during “Between Breath and Sky,” but unfortunately, I didn’t feel much of anything at all. Because of the nonstop nature of the show, and without much of a narrative to follow, there were never any moments for me as an audience member to sit with a piece – and I feel like the emotional impact would have been much stronger if acts had been given space to breathe.
We saw this show in Denver and every show I watch from this group just gets better! This year’s show was no exception. The choice of music, the seamless transitions between pieces, and the variety in dance styles made for a wonderful show! My kids loved it, and they range in age from young elementary to middle school. We all had different favorite pieces, which is a testament to the skills and artistry of this wonderful group of dancers!
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