Onstage, a single, small woman dances in her real, mesmerizing, temporary and transient body. Behind her appears an entire company of identical figures. The projection is delayed, creating a canon. Instead of a corps de ballet or an elaborate ensemble of dancers, the dancer appears through dozens of reproductions of herself. This mechanical accumulation fills the stage with movement.Read more
The groupings display distinct character and energy: the pair of youths mix gentle exploration of discovering themselves and each other with moments of playfulness; the young adults form a powerful, energetic female trio; the middle-aged pair are so sure in their technique they can be quirky; and the elder dancer is careful and precise. Zuk is a keen observer, and in Destinies she successfully brings qualities of movement symbolic of stages of life, as dancers and simply as human beings. Read more