FLEXION

Flexion is an aerial stilt movement spectacular hanging, falling and flying on the cutting edge of humanity and grace. This stunning theatre, set on an elegant aerial rig, combines the talents of internationally acclaimed director David Clarkson with the dynamic physical artistry of Wise Fool New Mexico and original music of Luis Guerra.

Flexion: A turning point from a straight line or course; A point where radical change in one’s life direction occurs, be it emotional, physical, mental. What causes these junctures? The Gods? Fate? A dream?

In Flexion, change is reflected physically, pointing the way to a kinesthetic perception; an open door to that which lays dormant in our society. The sense that outside of our normal ways of knowing and consuming there lies a more direct way of perceiving; illusive as it may be it resides in our play and imagination and asks us to be open to a larger more inclusive way of being.

Originally commissioned by the Carnival Center for the Performing Arts, Flexion premiered at the Carnival Center in January of 2007 as the inaugural performance of their outdoor programming. Flexion costumes were designed by Haydee Morales, Choreography by Ray Sullivan, Light and Set Design by Fernando Calzadilla, Originally produced by Adrianna Perez of the Carnival Center.

Flexion is designed for outdoor venues. The show runs 45 minutes and involves 5 performers and one live musician. For more information about availability, costs and booking please call WFNM at 505-992-2588.

About Director David Clarkson: Born in New Zealand David began his theatre career in Christchurch in 1982. He worked in several seminal theatre companies in NZ, developing his skills in physical theatre and theatre management. In 1985 he formed Stalker Theatre Company developing it into one of Australia's top national and international touring physical theatre companies. David has performed in and co-conceived many of their works, involving stilt and aerial dance and acrobatics, and ground based choreographies.