Gravity defying PUSH Physical Theatre has been called a cross between fine art sculpture and the hit movie “The Matrix.” This theatre of the body features professional performers cross-trained in modern dance, acrobatics, drama, corporeal mime and non-traditional partnering, and allows them to tell a more concrete narrative than other dance forms. The technique manipulates both time and space. Slow motion highlights important plot developments, simultaneous scenes elicit symbolism and rotating angles offer the audience a fresh perspective. Experiencing PUSH is like encountering fine art unbound.

Promotional Video:
> PUSH Promo - Mpeg Video

Teaser Video 1:
> PUSH Teaser 1 - Quicktime Video

Teaser Video 2:
> PUSH Teaser 2 - Quicktime Video

Teaser Video 3:
> PUSH Teaser 3 - Quicktime Video

Selected work from PUSH's repertoire is chosen to enhance your core curriculum in almost any subject and can be changed to fit your specific needs. The content of the choreography typically deals with universal issues such as diversity, conflict resolution and the use of science in movement, and helps students to interpret the work on a level that is relevant to them. The performers guide the audience throughout the program and the treatment of the work presented is age specific.

Here are just some of the goals that can be emphasized to support your curriculum:

• To develop students’ understanding of the way in which the human body communicates.
• To engage the imagination in a format that allows a deeper interpretation of the work.
• To tap into students’ natural curiosity and feed their creativity for future projects.
• To draw attention, not only to a story, but also to the way in which the character responds to the created environment.
• To give a sense of historical perspective in understanding movement arts.
• To provide tools that help students be creative problem solvers.
• To encourage the development of students’ self-awareness and confidence.