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Force of Nature
Illusions in Motion Dance Company Premieres Their Annual Performance
Force of Nature
An Evocative, Story-Driven Exploration of the Elements
This July, audiences are invited to step into the world of Force of Nature, a dance performance that channels the emotional power and quiet intensity of the natural world. Presented by Illusions in Motion Dance Company, the show will premiere at Marblehead Little Theatre on July 11 and 12, 2025 at 7 PM.
Tickets are available at illusionsinmotion.com.
Force of Nature is a captivating dance performance that explores the quiet strength and emotional depth of the natural world. Drawing inspiration from the elements—earth, air, fire, and water—the piece unfolds as a series of intertwined stories, each revealing a different facet of nature’s personality: gentle, unpredictable, passionate, and enduring.
Set against a dark, atmospheric backdrop and a textured, cinematic score, the dancers move through shifting landscapes of shadow, light, and color. Flowing fabrics mimic wind and water, glowing embers inspire fiery, rhythmic sequences, and grounded, expressive movement brings the strength of earth to life.
“This performance is about the unseen forces that move us—both human and elemental,” says Emmanuel Encarnacion, co-artistic director. “We wanted to tell stories that feel deeply personal, yet universally connected to something much larger.”
With its sultry tone, emotionally-driven choreography, and rich visual storytelling, Force of Nature offers a fresh, immersive experience for dance lovers and new audiences alike.
Tickets are available at illusionsinmotion.com.
For press inquiries, interviews, or media access, please contact: Illusionsinmotion@gmail.com
Imagine a Dragon
The dragon is back in town! Well… not really. That’s the story a ragtag band of innkeepers makes up, desperate to draw questing heroes to the struggling Dancing Dragon Inn. Soon the inn is full of unexpected guests, from an army of princesses out to prove their bravery, to a group of overwhelmed heroes trying to hold onto their fame. But what happens if they all discover the innkeepers’ dragon story is made up? Could there be more than one way to save the day? An epic folk-rock score brings magic to this funny, heartfelt fantasy musical.
Book & Lyrics by KATHRYN FUNKHOUSER
Music & Lyrics by DENVER CASADO
Directed by Ali Mahon Paige
Associate Director Katie Meuse
Musical Director Emily Northridge
Children ages 6-12 make up the cast of Imagine a Dragon. MLT's Children's productions are family friendly and age-appropriate.
Performances:
Friday May 2 at 5:30pm
Saturday May 3 at 1:00pm and 5:30pm
Sunday At 1:00pm
IMAGINE A DRAGON
is presented through special arrangement with Beat by Beat Press (bbbpress.com)
Musical Theatre Jazz Workshop
February 26, 2025 @ 3:30 pm - 5:00 pm
Marblehead Little Theatre
The Land of Sweets
December 15, 2024 @ 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm




