Alexander Whitley Dance CompanyRite of Spring/New Work

For over a hundred years, choreographers have been bringing their own interpretations to the timeless themes in The Rite of Spring. Now Alexander Whitley offers a radical new perspective of Stravinsky’s masterpiece using digital technology. Whitley is known for his pioneering work with digital technology that redefines the boundaries of dance. Using live motion capture and digitally generated scenes, he draws striking parallels between a world of interconnected nature and hyper-connected technology. The second half of this double bill is a new work made in collaboration with renowned avant-garde sound designer and composer Ben Frost. Both works examine the intricate relationships between humanity, nature, technology and spirituality.