Strange But True (2004)

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
For more information please contact Kate Hewson at (608) 347-9789 or kate@glitter-box.com
(Issued March 15, 2004 Madison, WI)

CYCROPIA AERIAL DANCE
presents
“Strange But True: A Spectacle of Astounding Aerial Artistry ”
at the
Wisconsin Union Theater
Friday May 21st at 8 p.m. and Saturday May 22nd at 2 p.m. and 8 p.m.
Ticket prices: $16 adult, $8 kids (12 and under)
Tickets available April 1st at the Union Theater Box Office, 800 Langdon Street, 262-2201 (http://www.union.wisc.edu/theater/boxoffice/),
Magic Mill at 2862 University Avenue,
Star Liquor at 1209 Williamson Street,
The Willy Street Coop at 1221 Williamson Street,
or directly from your favorite Cycropian.

Cycropia Aerial Dance will astound and enchant with its latest production, “Strange But True,” at the Wisconsin Union Theater on Friday May 21st at 8 p.m. and Saturday May 22nd at 2 p.m. and 8 p.m. The marvelous members of this beloved Madison dance collective will defy gravity on a variety of apparatus in three wonderful performances that pay homage to the circus and sideshow.

Sneak a peek at http://www.cycropia.org, then call the Union Theater Box Office, 800 Langdon Street, 262-2201 or go to http://www.union.wisc.edu/theater/boxoffice/ for tickets. You can also purchase tickets from Magic Mill at 2862 University Avenue, Star Liquor at 1209 Williamson Street, The Willy Street Coop at 1221 Williamson Street or directly from your favorite Cycropian as of April 1st. Prices: $16 adult, $8 kids (12 and under).

Since its inception in 1989 as one of a small but growing number of dance troupes worldwide who use suspended apparatus to bring their choreography into the vertical dimension, Cycropia’s eclectic blending of dance and circus forms evokes images of childlike joy and seemingly effortless strength.

Cycropia distinguishes itself not only by its unique art form, but also by its collective structure and its emphasis on community building. "Cycropia Aerial Dance displays fine levels of skill and dance-like artistry….This company has worked in too-quiet industry spinning out performance art that, at times, looks as weightless as silk threads dancing in the wind." (Kevin Lynch, Capital Times)

These performances are supported in part by a grant from the Wisconsin Arts Board with funds from the State of Wisconsin.

Contact Kate Hewson (608-347-9789 or kate@glitter-box.com) or www.cycropia.org for more information. Members of the troupe are available for print or media interviews. Press photos are available on request.

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