SYREN Modern Dance is vigorously powerful elegance in motion. In order for dance to be a strong, supported presence in society, SYREN is dedicated to producing high caliber, accessible work to spark a continued interest of the public in modern dance. Artistic Directors, Kate Mehan and Lynn Peterson believe all who choose to witness it can understand modern dance. SYREN dares to create compellingly, commits to teaching thoughtfully, perseveres to perform dynamically, and unites to generously share dance with the next generation.


ABRAVANEL
An evening-length work that journeys through the movement, music, and history of the Sephardic Jewish people. The Sephardim were the Jewish people of Spain who, during the Inquisition in 1492, were forced out of the country and settled in places such as Turkey, North Africa and the Middle East.  The Sephardic people were given a choice by King Ferdinand and Queen Isabella: to convert, to leave, or to die.  Many people died trying to leave, and many surely died trying to stay.

SYREN captivates the audience as the sixty minute piece journeys through struggle, travel, and new beginnings to ultimately convey the paths forged by these people who stayed true to what was most sacred to them; their families and their beliefs. The six radiant dancers express, with vibrant synergy and exhilarating unity, a vision of something larger and more mysterious than mere history. Abravanel is a voyage of extraordinary will and perseverance, inspired by the story of a people who chose their path. Its dynamic cast and rich musical score is a feast for the eyes and ears.

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SYREN is capable of teaching master classes to dancers including modern technique, modern partnering, improvisation, composition, and stretch and strengthening. Kate Mehan and Lynn Peterson offer an exciting opportunity, as they are available to team teach any of the above classes as well as offer SYREN repertory workshops or guest master classes. Their modern technique class is loosely Limon influenced, exploring juicy upper-body expansion, under and over curves, weight transfers, and more - all designed to encourage dynamically physical, musically intelligent, captivating dancers.

In addition to formal technique classes, SYREN is open to offering movement classes and workshops to non-dancers ranging from toddlers to adults and actors to business professionals.