VEHEMENT is an evocative dance show that is a love letter to all our former selves. A troupe of 6 dancers clad in stiletto heels will perform 12 new works that document how we process trauma and accept all parts of ourselves, even the ugly ones.

Dark, sexual and passionate. Come on a journey that will capture the facets of growing up- fighting personal demons, breaking generational cycles, and navigating relationships with lovers, others, and yourself. Featuring raw and introspective works that chronicle the quest to finding who you are.

This performance takes place at multiple venues

Pig Iron School

September 9, 10, 11, 16, 17, 18, 23, 24, 25, & 30 at 7pm
Note: the Oct 1 performance has been canceled

Presented by Cannonball at the MAAS Studio

September 8 at 8:30 pm
September 13 at 6pm
September 15 at 5:30pm

For ages 18+

Interested in a not-necessarily-romantic way to connect over art? Select the Blind Date ticket at checkout and Cannonball will pair you with another audience member for a pre- and post-show experience. Blind Date is only available for this show on Tue, Sep 13, 2022 6:00 PM. Check out https://www.cannonballfestival.org/blinddate for more information.

This show is presented as part of Cannonball Festival, Philly’s artist-centered performance hub, packing in 65+ full length shows and 300 performances in two nearby venues. Discover risk-taking theater, dance, circus, music, and comedy alongside a vibrant garden bar with a free nightly cabaret, pop-up events, workshops, artist talkbacks, and more. September 1–30 at the Maas Building (1320 N 5th St) and Icebox Project Space (1400 N American St). Learn more at cannonballfestival.org.

Content Considerations

This performance contains brief graphic language .

Health & Safety

Proof of vaccination is required to attend this event, and masks must be worn for the duration of the performance. Audience members will be asked to show proof of vaccination before entering the venue. Both digital and physical proof of vaccination are accepted. Please plan accordingly.

Credits

Artistic Director/Choreographer: Adrianna Poindexter

Dancers: Michelle (Chellie Fig) Figueiredo, Cait Kraemer, Christine Lindsey, Sjaedah Anyé London, Pompeia Pohland, Adrianna Poindexter, Alexa Marie Santy, Sarah Warren

About the Artist

a. dance theatre is an eclectic dance company that fuses various genres of dance together to create unique and riveting works.