Manny’s: MoToR/dance – Water in the Kettle: A Body Music evening of story, dance and community

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MoToR/dance’s first evening-length production, Water in the Kettle premiered February 2023 to Sold Out shows and rave reviews. We are pleased to restage this show twice this season – NOV 4 in the intimate space of Manny’s, San Francisco, and FEB 3 back at Rhythmix in Alameda. Two brief pop-ups to catch this powerful, unique performance.

Artistic Director Evie Ladin’s body music choreography (harmony singing, body percussion, rhythm dance), illuminates the maddeningly recurrent struggles of modern women, and the country, with intention, humor, and connective rhythm. We put water on to boil when we organize, commiserate, work, celebrate, refuel. The multigenerational ensemble – women raised by feminist mothers, still fighting the same fights – harmonizes over polyrhythmic body music, “I just might soak it up and some.” Put some water on, we have a lot to discuss.

“A dynamic, exciting work for…an unbelievable ensemble.” – Joanna Harris, Bay Area Stringer

“All evening new sounds and rhythms are introduced, our bodies a seemingly endless source of possibilities in the hands of Ladin and her collaborators.”– Jen Norris, Dance Reviews

Layering rhythmic systems in hands, feet and body, adding three+part harmonies, MoToR/dance illustrates a collective consciousness. From self-directed hum to blaring sarcasm, MoToR/dance tells choreographed stories with emotional impact.

MoToR/dance is Evie Ladin, Valerie Gutwirth, Keira Armstrong, Tammy Chang, Kristen DeAmicis, Heather Arnett and Sydney Lozier. With JJ Hansen, Cynthia Mah and Linda Carr; and musicians Amber Hines (Percussion) and Lisa Berman (Banjo, Dobro).