'Four Duets & One More': Love and levity in dance by Denise Armstead troupe

August 8, 2016 at 9:34PM
John A Olson/JAO Images Pictured: Christine McGinnis, Denise Armstead in "Four Duets and One More" for Fringe Fest 2016.
Christine McGinnis, Denise Armstead in "Four Duets and One More." (photo by John A. Olson) (The Minnesota Star Tribune)

Chapeaux, monkeys and relationships figure into this performance by DA Dance. "Do You Like My Hat" pairs choreographer Denise Armstead with Gerry Girouard for a romp through shifting personalities via dress-up. "Left Holding," featuring Girouard and Christine Maginnis, is a poignant examination of mourning the loss of love, with Maginnis delivering a particularly lush interpretation. "Half Halt" is another deep dive into the challenges of interpersonal communication, performed by Maginnis and Cade Holmseth. "Feel My Monkey" and "Hey" delve into lighter subjects. (5:30 p.m. Tue., 7 p.m. Thu., 1 p.m. Sat., 7 p.m. Sun.; Barker Center for Dance, 500 21st Av. S., Mpls.)

CAROLINE PALMER

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