“Reach” Dance Performance in a Cascading Waterfall | Oakland

Submitted by the Event Organizer

Venture into the hills for a different view and movement that embodies the efforts of trailblazing women who came before us.

Join Sarah Bush Dance Project for the second of the site-specific dance series, This Land Oakland.

“Reach” honors the spirit of outdoor adventure and exploration of new territories. It is informed by the legends and language of three trailblazing women (Ina Coolbrith, Gertrude Stein, and Isadora Duncan) and the ways their lives intersected in Oakland. The piece is an ascension of the large stone staircase on the hillside of Joaquin Miller Park. The three dancers slip in and out of the struggles of both the present and the past, their perspectives changing on their upward journey. The piece reflects on ways the ‘landscape’ of obstacles has changed for women in this country. And, how do we as Americans define ‘progress’? What does it take to ‘get to the top’?

Location details: the lower fountain of the Cascade, 3300 Joaquin Miller Park, Oakland, CA 94602
Woodminster Cascade is located on Joaquin Miller Road between Butters Drive and Crane Way in Oakland. The audience area is wheelchair accessible from Joaquin Miller Road. AC Transit bus #339 runs nearby. Check google maps for directions specific to you. Please be aware that some apps will direct you through the park to the top of the cascade. However, the performance will be at the bottom of the cascade close to Joaquin Miller Road, so adjust your directions accordingly.

Make a day of it
Before the performance, enjoy a picnic lunch, visit the Joaquin Miller Park Ranger Station for park history and wildlife exhibits or to learn about the Native Plant Nursery (the park is home to over 200 species of native plants). After the show, explore the Redwood Bowl, hike the longer Sequoia Bayview Trail (dogs allowed on leash), or check out the nearby Chabot Space and Science Center–it’s just up the hill on Skyline Blvd and is great for adults and kids alike.

Disclaimer: Please double check event information with the event organizer as events can be canceled, details can change after they are added to our calendar, and errors do occur.