KSD & Michael Owcharuk - Program
KARIN STEVENS DANCE
KSD & Michael Owcharuk
OCTOBER 13 & 14 | 8pm
YAW THEATER
Artistic Director & Choreographer - Karin Stevens*
Composer - Michael Owcharuk
The concert celebrates more than a decade of artistic collaboration between Karin and Michael.
Dancers - Sara Caplan, Madeleine Gregor, Anja Kellner-Rogers, Ben Swenson-Klatt, Ellie van Bever, Michael Walton
Lighting Design - Locke Landis
FLESH, SOIL SKY
Music - The Upward Spiral
Workshopped in 2014 and world premiered in 2016 as part of the work (Re)Move: Back Towards Again the (Re)Turn Facing, this dance in three movements is a soaring meditation on our human existence between earth and cosmos—grounded in soil while reaching toward mystery, beauty, and the unseen forces that sustain us through suffering, wonder, and love.
Intermission 15’
PARTNERS
Music - Arkhan
Inspired by Owcharuk’s Ukrainian roots. The Ukrainian folk dance symbolizes a tight, unbreakable circle of unity and strength.
Awkward Tango, Rusalka, Come On Home, Jemma el-Fnaa After Dark
Musicians - Kate Olson - saxophone and flute, Alex Guy - violin, Jordan Voelker - viola, Maria Scherer Wilson - violoncello, Michael Owcharuk - piano, Michael Catts - double bass, Kyle Doran - drums
*Thank you to the dancers for their rich collaborative partnership throughout the creation of the new five-part suite, Partners.
Special thanks to -
KSD Production & Communications Manager - Taylor Eastman
House Manager - Jay Shepard
James Leonard
Volunteers
KSD Board Members
KSD Joy Train, Monthly, One-time Supporters
Glenn Kawasaki Foundation
Abundant Blessing Foundation
4Culture
ArtsFund Community Accelerator Grant
Stevens 5
This organization is supported in part by 4Culture Sustained Support
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Ticket sales support a tiny fraction of our overall budget.
https://www.karinstevensdance.com/support
Help Shape the Future of Karin Stevens Dance!
After almost 20 years of creating dance, collaborating with musicians, and exploring the connections between art, ecology, and the healing potential of the body, KSD is ready to grow its circle of support and welcome new perspectives.
We invite caring individuals to join our Advisory Board or consider future leadership roles as President, Secretary, or Treasurer.
No nonprofit experience is necessary! At a minimum, we welcome people who can listen, share ideas, and offer feedback. Building community connections and helping with strategy and fundraising are wonderful bonuses. Financial contributions are appreciated but not required.
The commitment: Four quarterly Zoom meetings per year on Mondays at 6:30 pm.
Curious? Join us December 7 at 6:30 pm! We'll share end-of-year updates and make space for questions. Come learn about KSD and explore whether getting involved feels right for you—no commitment necessary.
Interested or have questions? Please contact karinstevens@karinstevensdance.com
We'd love to welcome you into the KSD community!