Dance Nation by Clare Barron

SkirtsAfire Festival MainStage Production

Showtimes & Special Events:
Thursday, March 6 @ 7:30pm (Opening)
Friday, March 7 @ 7:30pm
Saturday, March 8 @ 7:30pm
Sunday, March 9 @ 1:30pm
Sunday, March 9 @ 7:30pm
Tuesday, March 11 @ 7:30pm (Tiered Pay-What-You-Will)
Wednesday, March 12 @ 7:30pm (Relaxed Performance)
Thursday, March 13 @ 7:30pm (ASL Interpreted)
Friday, March 14 @ 7:30pm 
Saturday, March 15 @ 7:30pm
Sunday, March 16 @ 1:30pm

Runtime: 100 minutes, no intermission

Somewhere in America, an army of pre-teen competitive dancers navigate ambition, friendship and desire, as they plot to take over the world. And if their new routine is good enough, they’ll claw their way to the top at Nationals in Tampa Bay. Each plié and jeté puts them one step further from childhood and one step closer to discovering their own identities.

The Alberta premiere of Clare Barron’s Dance Nation follows a group of girls as they fight to find themselves and be heard in a world that wants to pin them against each other. In the midst of turmoil, these characters are confronted with an important question: what does it take to win? And what are they willing to sacrifice to become victorious?

It is intended for ages 13+.

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“Dance Nation” is presented by arrangement with Concord Theatricals on behalf of Samuel French, Inc. www.concordtheatricals.com