III. Third

Described by Splash Magazine as, “a sensational ultra-hip exploration of ethnicity, cultural disparity and the universal struggle for acceptance and inclusion”, “III. Third” is a piece of a three-work series that explores themes of identity. Amidst of what people experience in their relationship to social media, one views themself in relation to the world and what’s happening around them.

"III. Third is the final piece of a three-work series I'm creating that explores themes of identity through gender and sexuality choreographed for Loyola University, race choreographed for SUNY Purchase Conservatory of Dance, and culture/customs choreographed here at Hubbard Street Dance Chicago.Amidst all of the turmoil that we're bombarded with through news sources, and social media you begin to question yourself in relation to what’s happening around you; politically, culturally, and personally. I wanted to create an opportunity for myself and my dancers to explore what that is, explore our identities in the mix of it all." - Rena Butler

Choreography: Rena Butler

Company: Hubbard Street Dance Chicago 

Sound Design: Darryl Joseph Lighting 

Designer: Kaili Story