Off the EDGE contains a multitude of events (PDF calendar) across the Atlanta area: movement-based performances, peer learning sessions with world-renowned contemporary artists, and panel discussions.

These pockets (zak is Dutch for pocket) of conversation bring artmakers together to invigorate and refresh our perspectives on the places where we create.

At the Atlanta Contemporary Art Center tonight (7pm) you will hear the contemporary chamber music ensemble, Bent Frequency, performing followed by a panel discussion. You can read about it at Creative Loafing here.

Rina Schenfeld photo by Gadi Dagon (2009)

The legendary Rina Schenfeld is here in Atlanta this week for the Off the EDGE events (PDF calendar) and we’re so excited!

She has a busy week: she’s been in residency at Kennesaw State University with their Dance students, last night she gave an intimate talk about her career with Cynthia Bond Perry at Emory University, and this Sunday she will perform the closing acts at the Goat Farm!

Physical Suites on a Theme of Non-Fiction. gloATL (2011)

Andrew Alexander from Creative Loafing has a nice write-up about the Off the EDGE events that will be activating the city this week.

You can read all about it here!

Somewhere, There Must Be Order. Casey Lynch (2006)

The fine folks at BURNAWAY have collaborated with AM1690: the Voice of the Arts here in Atlanta to record an interview with Leslie Gordon, Director of the Rialto Center.

You can hear the interview with Leslie by following this link.

Thanks, BURNAWAY!

We’re very excited for the opportunity to be involved with the outstanding artist Fahamu Pecou!!!

As he states over at his 15 Project, you will be moved next week as the massive choreographic object we call the city of Atlanta is activated.

You can see all the events by downloading our calendar here (PDF).

Can’t wait to see you there!

This video, created by IGNI productions features Zoetic Dance Ensemble, one of the partnering dance organizations for Off the EDGE Artist-to-Artist exchange classes with zoe | juniper.

You can learn more about the events that compose Off the EDGE by visiting our calendar (PDF) or selecting from the tabs above.

Flux Film 012 | FLUX 2011 from Proper Medium on Vimeo.

There is a wonderful article at Creative Loafing where Lauri shares her development and the origins of the gloATL company.

Off the EDGE is a week-long event of contemporary, movement-based art happening January 23-29, 2012 in Atlanta.

"Wanderlust..." George Staib, Kathleen Wessel, and T. Lang.

This new and exciting swarm of art and movement will present itself through a myriad of initiatives that are free to the public: a comprehensive artist-to-artist exchange series; a two-day affair of performance-based works by nine Atlanta artists (EDGE/Public); a conversation series,
(EDGE/Zak); a week-long residency with Israeli modern dance legend Rina Schenfeld, youth
outreach initiatives (EDGE/Backstage),  a visual art exhibition in the Rialto lobby (EDGE/2D), and
more. The highlight of this inaugural contemporary performance event is the International Guest Artists Series, which features two nights of performances on the Rialto stage. Off the EDGE is one that will move the movers. For lovers of performance-based contemporary art, this is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity!

LIFT is among the local artists chosen for the Off the EDGE/Public performance series in January. (Photo by Lynne Cymone)

Cynthia Bond Perry has a lovely write-up covering the E/P lineup over at ArtsCriticATL. We’re so grateful for all that they do there!

You can read the article here.