Rising from the ashes

The performances on Oct 2 and 3 will bring together dancers from various stages of the company's history in a powerful celebration of art, life and shared experience. It is not simply a rerun of a past creation but rather a special "reunion" of past and present dancers, whose individual journeys have helped shape the company's identity, according to Xie.

Founded by Xie, the company has become a hallmark of innovative dance theater over the past decade.

At the heart of these reunion performances is From IN, the 2015 work that first crystallized Xie's vision and quickly became the company's signature. In the decade since its premiere, From IN has toured more than 20 countries, has been performed over 100 times, and become both a symbol of the company's success and a mirror of its transformation.

"The piece has grown with us," Xie says. "Every dancer who has performed it has reshaped it. It's alive, constantly evolving, reflecting who we are at every stage."

This 10th anniversary performance brings back dancers who left the theater and have since moved on, alongside those currently in the company. Their reunion is a powerful reminder of the artistic bonds they've formed over the years. Former dancers return with their own life experiences, adding new layers to the work, while current dancers breathe fresh energy and perspectives into the piece, she notes.