OMI TUTU: Cool Waters & When the Clock Stops

OMI TUTU: COOL WATERS is a dance performance by Kimberly Miguel Mullen, M.A., that honors the sacred waters & divine feminine forces of the Yoruba Oricha tradition. This multi-sensory ritual performance is the first movement of a full-length work-in-progress exploring elemental forces, ancestral memory, and embodied spiritual practices of the African Diaspora. 

Rooted in over 30-years of research in AfroCaribbean & AfroBrazilian sacred dance, Omi Tutu pays homage to the "las dos aguas" or "the two waters" - Yemaya, the Oricha of the Sea & the divine universal mother & Ochun, the deity of the sweet, fresh waters of love & beauty. The performance features original field recordings from Kimberly's ethnographic field recordings from Santiago de Cuba, layered with prayerful soundscapes by Tah Rei. 

Set against a backdrop of breathtaking cinematography by award winning filmmaker Craig Renaud - OMI TUTU creates a living altar where film, sound, and movement converge. Continuing Mullen's lifelong devotion and offering to the sacred waters, the artists invite the audience into a sacred healing space where water becomes a medium for memory, ritual and transformation. 

When the Clock Stops. by choreographer Brandon Maxwell is a powerful new dance work that delves into the complex relationship between human beings and time. Time is both a constant presence in our lives and an elusive force that is difficult to understand. Sometimes it appears as if we have all the time in the world; other times it feels as if our present day is slipping away from us quickly. In this work, dancers navigate moments of stillness and chaos, reflecting the ways we measure, chase, and resist the passage of time. Blending multiple genres of dance together, Maxwell’s choreography blurs the lines between past, present, and future—transforming the stage into a world where time fractures, stretches, and slips through our grasp. When the Clock Stops. invites audiences to pause, reflect, and ask: what happens when time, as we know it, disappears? Don’t miss this exploration of movement, memory, and meaning at the Daredevil Arts Festival.

This performance is part of the Daredevil Arts Festival - a multi-day performing arts program showcasing bold voices and multi-disciplinary storytelling. Hosted by Electric Lodge, audiences have the opportunity to choose from over twenty-five unique performances between July 12-13, with an opening night party on July 11. In between shows, guests can relax, grab a bite to eat, and listen to live music in the outdoor entertainment area.

The Daredevil Arts Festival is the latest embodiment of Electric Lodge’s mission to serve the Venice community with vibrant, innovative performing arts and culture. Founded in 1997 by Dr. Joel Shapiro, Electric Lodge is one of the first solar-powered performing arts centers in California with a 99-seat blackbox theater, dance studio, and classroom space.

Tickets for the Daredevil Arts Festival are $15 per show, or $99 for an All-Access Pass. You can learn more at daredevilarts.org/shows

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