Photo by Kristie Khans
Three performances at the Athenaeum Center
October 18 | 7:30 PM October 20 | 7:30 PM October 21 | 2:00 PM
“Rubio-Slager’s choreography flows like chimes; even when the wind has passed the beauty, the interaction lingers. It is my definition of phenomenal.”
— D'onminique Boyd-Riley
WHEN
October 18 | 7:30 PM
October 20 | 7:30 PM
October 21 | 2:00 PM
Lobby opens 30min before the performance
Talkback on stage immediately following
WHERE
Athenaeum Center for Thought & Culture
2936 North Southport AvenueChicago, IL, 60657United States (map)
TICKETS | $10-$62
Step into the mesmerizing world of BareFace, a fresh and enthralling dance production that delves deep into thought-provoking themes and evocative storytelling. Inspired by the ancient myth of Cupid and Psyche, choreographer Julianna Rubio Slager tells a female-driven, utterly compelling story of love, jealousy, and a case against the gods.
The power of human connection and relationships takes center stage in BareFace. Just as Cupid and Psyche longed for each other, the dancers’ movements intertwine and interact, portraying the intricacies of love, longing, and the universal desire for connection. “With technical precision and graceful beauty,” writes Kathy D. Hey from Third Coast Review, “the talented artists of Ballet 5:8's dance company convey a range of emotions, from moments of grief and longing to lighter moments