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Steeped in the cultural histories of San Francisco’s African American and Filipino communities, Raissa Simpson’s Push Dance Company premieres Bitter Melon, May 25-28, 2012 in Union Square, downtown San Francisco. It features 3D video projection by Ben Wood and his collaborator David Mark onto the historic Dewey Monument. Performed by Push Dancers, the collaborative piece highlights interactions with vibrant video and sound. Uncovering the hidden realities of these parallel cultures, this new performance cracks open questions to the contradictions of life: national and cultural identity, natural disaster and war - the power of loss and redemption. Co-presented by San Francisco Arts Commission, MJM Managment’s Union Square Live, SF Recs and Parks, Zellerbach Family Foundation, Terra Gallery & Event Venue.
8PM/SUNDOWN | MAY 25-26-27-28
VIDEO ARTIST BEN WOOD • 3D PROJECTION DAVID MARK • UNION SQUARE LIVE • OUTDOORS
All 4 performances are free and located near the 80-foot Dewey Monument tower. Union Square Park is bordered by Geary, Powell, Post and Stockton Streets in San Francisco. Performances start at 8pm or at sundown. There is no need to register for this event.
Free - Friday, May 25, at 8 pm or at sundown
Free - Saturday, May 26, at 8 pm or at sundown
Free - Sunday, May 27, at 8 pm or at sundown
Free - Memorial Day, Monday, May 28, at 8 pm or at sundown.
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Push Dance Company
Raissa Simpson, Artistic Director
Elizabeth Sheets, Dancer
Adriann Ramirez, Dancer
Katerina Wong, Dancer
Alexa Sison, Apprentice
Chorus
Clairemonica Figueroa
Anna de Paula Hanika
Qimin Lui
Kate Neville
Tiffany Tonel
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