Z Space

AXIS Dance Company’s 2021 Home Season
Co-Presented By Z Space

RE:SurgE

October 22nd - 23rd, 2021

Oakland’s renowned AXIS Dance Company is thrilled to return to Z Space for re:surge—their first live and in-person performance in over a year. This triple-bill will feature three world premieres by prolific disabled and non-disabled choreographers:

Roots Above Ground, Marc Brew’s final work for AXIS as Artistic Director, will explore the multiple meanings of home as it peels back the layers to uncover the human need for belonging. The signature dance piece will delve deep into Marc’s own emotional journey as an immigrant, a disabled gay man, and a dancer–always moving to follow his ambition while longing to belong.

Alongside Roots is Flora Hereafter: how flowers survive, an alt waltz by 2020 Pina Bausch Fellow Neve Mazique Bianco that conjures a chosen family of flowers growing on the brink of mass extinction. Completing the evening is Hold Fast by longtime AXIS collaborator and Rehearsal Director Sonsherée Giles. This series of duets reflect on how we struggle, fight, yield, resist, and surrender to the constant changes of our landscape. We hold fast and steady ourselves as she goes.

Click here to view the show’s playbill program online.

Dates & Times

Friday, October 22nd | Show begins 8pm.  

Saturday, October 23nd |  Show begins 8pm, Q&A with choreographers follows the performance.
Audio Description & ASL Interpretation provided. 

The show runs approximately 90 minutes with one 15-minute intermission.

COVID Safety Protocols

For the health, safety and well-being of everyone in our space, Z Space’s current COVID-19 policy requires all patrons and staff to be fully vaccinated and to wear masks while in the building. You will be asked to show proof of vaccination with ID before entering. Children under 12 are not currently permitted at Z Space. All tickets must be pre-purchased, we are not currently accepting walk-up sales.

Click here for more details on our COVID policies.

Access Notes

Z Space is a wheelchair accessible theater. When purchasing, please be sure to choose either accessible seats (on the floor) or general admission seats (in the balcony). Based on the number of tickets in your order, the system will assign you a socially distanced pod of seats. You will have an opportunity to communicate specific seating accessibility needs during the ticket purchasing process. Bathrooms are wheelchair accessible and will be welcoming to all genders. 

Friday, October 22nd
Performance includes ASL Interpretation incorporated throughout ‘Roots Above Ground,’ additional interpretation will not be provided. 

Saturday, October 23rd
Performance and Post-Show Q&A include ASL Interpretation and live Audio Description.  

For audience members who are unable to attend due to vaccination status, Covid comfort levels and other accessibility needs— please note that there will be an opportunity to experience re:surge virtually at a later date. Sign up for AXIS’ email newsletter at axisdance.org to learn more. 

Fragrance & Multiple Chemical Sensitivities
Although we cannot guarantee a completely scent-free space, AXIS' goal is to make our events as fragrance-free as possible for the health and safety of performers, audience, and staff with Multiple Chemical Sensitivities (MCS). We request that all audience members please NOT wear fragrance or scented products when attending this event. However, we cannot control the use of all cleaning products, scents, or common food allergens within the building. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact Z Space’s box office at 415-626-0453 or boxoffice@zspace.org.

Roots Above Ground was made possible by the New England Foundation for the Arts' National Dance Project, with lead funding from the Doris Duke Charitable Foundation and The Andrew W. Mellon Foundation.