Ouroboros by Nejla Yatkin
at
Dance Place
in Washington DC
Performances
March 14&15 at 7PM
Tickets
About Ouroboros
Inspired by the ancient Middle Eastern symbol of a snake eating its own tail, Ouroboros takes audiences on a journey through the cycles of time, nature, and culture. Incorporating contemporary and Middle Eastern dance styles, the piece features original compositions, multiple languages (English, German, Turkish, ASL, and movement), and live music, creating a multi-sensory experience.“Ouroboros reclaims the original power of dance,” says Yatkin. “For millennia, dance mirrored and imitated nature to understand ourselves and the world. Every time we come together in a circle, we heal a thread of connection that has been broken.”
The development of Ouroboros has been supported by the National Performance Network (NPN) Creation & Development Fund and co-commissioned by MECA, Art2Action, The Dance Complex, and NPN. Additional support includes the New England Foundation for the Arts’ National Dance Project, funded by the Doris Duke Charitable Foundation and The Andrew W. Mellon Foundation. The work also received funding from the Links Hall Co-Commissioning Fellowship, the Sybil Shearer Fellowship Award, the DCASE Esteemed Artist Award, and a Finalist Grant from the National Dance Project. Community Engagement and Outreach Each stop on the Ouroboros tour will include workshops, site visits, and community engagement events, ensuring audiences not only witness the performance but connect deeply with its themes of renewal and transformation.
