Apertures is an evening of two distinctive dance works by Princeton seniors Mei Geller and Jasmine Rivers. The works question ideas of (in)visibility and imagine alternative openings beyond dichotomous structures of control. Apertures explores the interstitial crossroads of multiple identities and ideas and invites the audience to witness a glimpse of eternal processes of transformation.
“please don’t touch,” choreographed by Mei Geller, explores tensions between organization and constraint, and freedom and creation in daily existence through the metaphor of museums. Geller is dancing along with her cast, which includes Princeton students Kristen Umbriac ’24 and Faith Wangermann ’25, and Aiko Venice Offner.
Choreographed by Jasmine Rivers, “both/and…” explores the challenges, joys, and complexities of multiraciality. Rivers is dancing in her piece along with cast members Yuki Chevray ’24, Maya Sessions ’26, and Camille Sevrain ’24.
Photo Gallery
“please don’t touch,” choreographed by Mei Geller. Photo by Larry Levanti
“please don’t touch,” choreographed by Mei Geller. Photo by Larry Levanti
“please don’t touch,” choreographed by Mei Geller. Photo by Larry Levanti
“please don’t touch,” choreographed by Mei Geller. Photo by Larry Levanti
“please don’t touch,” choreographed by Mei Geller. Photo by Larry Levanti
“both/and…” by choreographed by Jasmine Rivers. Photo by Larry Levanti
“both/and…” by choreographed by Jasmine Rivers. Photo by Larry Levanti
“both/and…” by choreographed by Jasmine Rivers. Photo by Larry Levanti
“both/and…” by choreographed by Jasmine Rivers. Photo by Larry Levanti
“both/and…” by choreographed by Jasmine Rivers. Photo by Larry Levanti
Tickets & Details
The performances are free and open to the public; free tickets required.
Reserve tickets through University Ticketing
Directions
Get directions to the Hearst Dance Theater, located on the Forum level of the Lewis Arts complex.
Accessibility
The Hearst Dance Theater is an accessible venue equipped with assistive listening devices. The performance on April 18 will include open/live captioning (CART). Visit our Venues and Studios section for accessibility information about the arts complex. Guests in need of access accommodations are asked to contact the Lewis Center at LewisCenter@princeton.edu at least one week prior to the event date.
