"This is, in short, art of the highest caliber. And it's spellbinding." - Seattle Times

"Kidd Pivot Frankfurt RM’s Dark Matter Sparks Electricity" - Seattle Dances

Did you come see the Kidd Pivot show? Did you see their last show here or is this the first time you've witnessed Crystal Pite's choreography? Give us your thoughts on the performance!

All performances of Kidd Pivot's Dark Matters are SOLD OUT. We will be doing a waiting list for each sold out show. The waiting list will be started when the box office opens each day for that evening's performance only. You can call or come by in person, but the waiting list is not available online. We will take care of the transaction when you contact us (so have your Visa or Master Card ready!).

by Maureen Whiting, Choreographer

"You'd have to go back all the way to Mark Morris to find a choreographer from our corner of the world who's had as much of an impact on the international dance scene as British Columbia's Crystal Pite." - Seattle Times

Crystal Pite is an OtB alum and audience favorite, but here are some things you may or may not know about her and her company, Kidd Pivot Frankfurt RM.

The title Dark Matter refers to the astronomical term for the unknown and invisible matter that is the majority of our universe. Together, dark matter and dark energy make up 96% of the universe and are understood to be the force behind its expansion. Although scientists continue to study and debate the composition of dark matter, there is very little that is currently understood.

Jody Kuehner of The Cherdonna and Lou Show contacted us to let us know that a big discussion has begun about the question of what classifies as dance and the importance of classification in reponse to their performance at The A.W.A.R.D. Show!. Early in the weekend she posted:

The A.W.A.R.D. Show! may be closed, but the reviews and recaps keep rolling in. Here's where you can check out more coverage of night's 3, 4 and the whole thing:

"Portland troupe wins $10,000 in Seattle dance battle" - Seattle Times

Flavorwire interviewed OtB alumni Reggie Watts about his ongoings this past year the Mayan 2012 prophecy and more!  Read the text and watch the footage of the interactive interview here.