A play about a play—and the artists who risked everything to tell it. Inspired by the true story of Sholem Asch’s seminal Yiddish work, God of Vengeance, and its infamous 1923 obscenity trial, INDECENT is a haunting, klezmer-infused play with music that traces the turbulent journey of a troupe determined to stage a work deemed “indecent.” As their story unfolds across continents and decades, so too does a powerful meditation on censorship, nationalism and the policing of queer love. At once…
ARENA Dances – Deluxe
7:30 pm
DELUXE launches ARENA Dances’ 31st Season with an evening of bold contemporary dance that celebrates artistic collaboration, innovation, and the power of live performance.
The program features four compelling works that showcase the breadth of dance:
One Room – An evocative remount of an excerpt from Executive Director Mathew Janczewski’s repertory. An acclaimed trio, set to the music of Nils Frahm.
World Premiere – A newly commissioned quartet by acclaimed New York choreographer Elinor Kleber-Diggs, created during her residency with ARENA DANCES.
Fishscale – The return of Shane Larson’s audience-favorite work from Spring, celebrated for its striking physicality and dynamic movement.
Deluxe Edition – A landmark work by visionary Minnesota choreographer Morgan Thorson, offering audiences the opportunity to experience one of the state’s most influential dance artists.
Together, these works celebrate the richness of dance through diverse artistic voices, balancing beloved repertory with bold new creation. DELUXE is an invitation to experience movement that is physically exhilarating, emotionally resonant, and deeply human.
Performance Venue
Luminary Arts Center
All Performance Dates
Friday, 9/25 at 7:30pm
Saturday, 9/26 at 2pm
Content Warnings/Age Recommendations
This performance is recommended for ages 13 and older.
Themes
One impressive aspect of dance is the way they make very difficult movements look easy and seamless. What is an example of something in real life that is difficult but seems easy from the outside?
Accessibility
Many performance venues offer accessibility accommodations such as wheelchair seating, assistive listening, sensory ear plugs, ASL interpretation, open captioning, or audio description, among other options. These accommodations are specific to each event, and may not be available everywhere. When registering with us, please let us know what accommodations you need and we will follow up with you!
Transportation
If you do not have access to a ride, call Project Success and we can provide transportation for you. Please let us know if you need a ride when you make your reservation. We will need at least 2 days’ notice to set up transportation.
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Lara/Larissa is a misfit in rural South Dakota—half-Native and half-White, weighed down by physical limitations. She takes beginner ballet class for physical therapy and hates it—until the story of Osage prima ballerina Maria Tallchief inspires her to pursue a professional dance career. Based on the author’s own story, Fancy Dancer is a rich, multigenerational experience that speaks to the power of storytelling and the beauty of finding your own community. Content Warnings/Age Recommendations Contains themes such as physical disability and bullying. This performance is recommended for…
Lara/Larissa is a misfit in rural South Dakota—half-Native and half-White, weighed down by physical limitations. She takes beginner ballet class for physical therapy and hates it—until the story of Osage prima ballerina Maria Tallchief inspires her to pursue a professional dance career. Based on the author’s own story, Fancy Dancer is a rich, multigenerational experience that speaks to the power of storytelling and the beauty of finding your own community. Content Warnings/Age Recommendations Contains themes such as physical disability and bullying. This performance is recommended for…