Ricochet comes to Aloft on their US tour Aubg 29&30

RICOCHET is the intimate collaboration of Cohdi Harrell and Laura Stokes. Conceived in a 1940's adobe theatre in the mountains of northern New Mexico, STITCH is the first birth of this quickly emerging duo.  Classified as contemporary circus, but preferring the term 'contemporary experimentalismists', Cohdi and Laura have tiptoed in and out of dance companies, operas, theatres, musical collaborations, and circuses across the world.  Using hanging objects (trapeze, fabric), body manipulation (contortion, stilts), emotional acrobatics and an old steamer trunk, STITCH is the melting pot for these two movement researchers to dissolve their technique into a sublime story that draws on themes of falling from grace, human potential, dysfunction and connection. Described as "acrobatics for the soul"(santa fe reporter),  STITCH is a 45-minute exploration of the complexities, hilarities and absurdities of the human experience. 

Check out a preview of Stitch.

See this beautiful show for one weekend only!

• August 29-30, 8PM
• $15 donation at the door
• 2041 W Carrol #306, Chicago, IL

COHDI HARRELL Deeply committed to the evolution of contemporary circus, Cohdi's research of the body in space takes him around the world.  More interested in subtlety than spectacle and more transition than trick, Cohdi's unique approach to aerial work has been featured in numerous television shows and publications including The New York Times and CNN.    He has studied extensively with Alessandra Ogren (USA), David Clarkson (Australia) and master Mallakhamb teacher, Uday Deshpande (India).  He works in collaboration with various companies, musicians and projects including Ray Charles Ives, Wise Fool, Coco Rosie, and Rio en Medio.