One Continuous Line (2019/2022)

Remounted in 2022, Lovingly Dedicated to the memory of Nancy Dickson-Lewis

Choreography by Jennifer Backhaus

Premiere: Irvine Barclay Theatre, Irvine, CA
Music: Conduit I, II, III by Robert Honstein; South Catalina by Christopher Cerrone, Performed by Eighth Blackbird
Lighting Design: Michael Korsch (2019), Stacy Fireheart (2022)
Costume Design: Rachael Lorenzetti (2019), Jennifer Deck (2022)
Running Time: 20 minutes

Jennifer Backhaus’ recent work for the company features an all-female cast of 8-10 dancers. Expressing a strong sense of unity and celebration of women, it lyrically reveals their strength, determination and ability to move forward.

Known for her quick and clever choreography, Backhausdance’s founder and artistic director explores themes of continuity, flow and perpetual motion. Taking its cue from life, the work follows a non-linear line of momentum where one movement leads to another and ricochets, bouncing back and forth and creating radiant vivacity.