The Georgia Straight proudly sponsors Ballet Preljocaj in Empty moves (parts I, II & III)

The Dance Centre opens its 2014-15 Global Dance Connections series with Ballet Preljocaj in Empty moves (parts I, II & III. Performances will run September 25 and 26 at 8 p.m. at the Scotiabank Dance Centre (677 Davie Street)

Empty moves (parts I, II & III) was created by French choreographer Angelin Preljocaj. The piece is set to the 1977 recording of John Cage’s Empty Words.

“The notion of the alienation effect, of the disintegration of the movement and of a new manner of choreographic phrasing, takes precedence over meaning and essence,” Preljocai stated in a news release. “Through these means this dance work connects with the text by Henry David Thoreau which was John Cage’s starting point, and attempts to reach the unflappable pugnacity of the mastermind behind that evening [in 1977].”

Empty moves (part I) premiered in 2004 and was part II was added in 2007. The full work including all three parts premiered at the Montpellier Dance Festival in June.

Tickets to Empty moves (parts I, II & III) are $24 to $32 and can be purchased online in advance.