Circle Modern Dance continues its annual holiday tradition of Modern Dance Primitive Light, a Winter Solstice performance of dance and live music. The 2025 performances will take place from December 11-13 at the show’s traditional venue - the historic Laurel Theater in the Fort Sanders neighborhood.

Modern Dance Primitive Light features performance art by local choreographers, dancers, and musicians. Each performance showcases live music, directed and scored by Duck. This year’s show will feature set work from goco, a guest artist from New York, and a special collaboration with Sunshine Services during Thursday’s (Dec. 11) show. Featured choreography includes pieces from both past and present core dancers as well as new artists joining our circle.

Attendees can join the “Pay What You Wish” Dress Rehearsal on Wednesday, December 10th at 8:00 PM or performances on Thursday, December 11th at 7:00 PM, Friday, December 12th at 7:00 PM, and Saturday, December 13th at 2:00 PM & 7:00 PM at the historic Laurel Theater (1538 Laurel Avenue). Tickets are $20 in advance on TicketTailor and $25 at the door with a $5 discount for students, seniors, and military service members. Modern Dance Primitive Light is a show for all ages and participates in the Penny4Arts program, allowing children to attend for one penny when accompanied by an adult. This project is funded under a Grant Contract with the State of Tennessee, Tennessee Arts Commission.

About Circle Modern Dance

Circle Modern Dance is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization based in Knoxville, TN. The organization was founded in 1990 by Mark Lamb, Claire Barratt, Wendy Nash Remick, and Kimberly Matibag. The philosophy of Circle Modern Dance is that Every Body has the Right to Dance. For more information, visit www.circlemoderndance.com.