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Grey Skies Blue
Family Theater
Dance and theater merge in SHAPESHIFT’s Grey Skies Blue. Join a group of friends as they uncover personal truths through dynamic movement in an inspiring show that resonates with audiences of all ages.
Jan. 17 - 19, 2025
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Genre
Performances for Young Audiences
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Most enjoyed by
Ages 9 to 85
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Program
Presented by SHAPESHIFT Dance of Minneapolis, MN
Dance and theater merge in SHAPESHIFT’s Grey Skies Blue. Join a group of friends as they uncover personal truths through dynamic movement.
Grey Skies Blue follows eight friends over the course of a summer, as they share their own stories through captivating movement, thoughtfully exploring themes of social justice, sexual identity, addiction, and betrayal.
This inspiring show features endearing characters who resonate with audiences of all ages. Comprised of solo, duet, and ensemble pieces that cover a mix of dance styles, the production’s interconnected vignettes illustrate the uplifting power of friendship when weathering life’s storms.
Returning to the Kennedy Center after a sold-out run in 2017, SHAPESHIFT is an innovative storytelling dance company with a mission to fuel social change and illuminate the human experience of people from all backgrounds.
Most enjoyed by ages 9 to 85
» Everyone entering the theater, regardless of age, must have a ticket.
⇒ Returning to Kennedy Center audiences after a sold-out run in October 2017!
Sunday, January 19, 2025, at 1:30 p.m. is a sensory-friendly performance.
Sensory-friendly performances are designed to create a performing arts experience that is welcoming to all families, including those with children with autism or other sensory sensitivities. If you order these performances and do not require these Accessibility accommodations, your family is still very much welcome to attend.
Stay after for a Creative Conversation
Following the performance on Saturday, January 18, 2025, at 1:30 p.m., young audience members can ask questions and hear stories from the show’s artists and creative team.
Know before you go: Learning Guide
Check out the Kennedy Center Education Learning Guide materials for engagement prompts, discussion and reflection questions, resources to explore, and more.
Praise for Grey Skies Blue
“Your artistry is clever, elegant and poignant—I brought several first-time dance performance people to the Friday night concert, and they were blown away—moved by your performance in so many directions.”
—Solveig Anderson, Paramount Center for the Arts
“This dance company’s work pierces your senses and leaves you not only appreciating its talent, but wanting to dig deeper into its community’s lived experience.”
—Erinn Farrell, The Coven
“I really loved the company and the work! Powerful, beautiful, serious and also uplifting and so positive—great balance.”
—Anthea Scouffas, Lied Center of Kansas
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