the aftermath affair
“…through an intense mixture of energy, movement and sound, the Society gives a taut, supernova performance that will leave unsuspecting audiences breathless, emotionally drained but wanting more….”
Lori Higa for The Potrero View
The Aftermath Affair is the outcome of Cabrera’s obsession with thrusting formality and rebellion at one another; shoving simplicity up against complexity. Clarity and line set the precedent for fiercely technical contemporary dance while Contact Improvisation and unpredictable partnering raise the bar for virtuosity and adventure. Blind Tiger Society’s signature aesthetic is visible in the rigor of the work but all assumptions are upended. The Aftermath Affair premiered February 28th-March 2nd, 2014 at ODC Theater to three full houses and resounding cheers from audiences and critics alike. The show was the culmination of three years of intensive research, excavation and experiment with movement vocabulary and boasted a divergent cast of 16 performers that included both Blind Tiger Society stalwarts and new recruits. The Aftermath Affair was supported in part by The Rainin Foundation and The Fleishhacker Foundation.The Aftermath Affair was supported in part by The Rainin Foundation and The Fleishhacker Foundation.
