Paris1994/Gallery explores memory through the reflection of time, looking at how memory is a constantly changing perspective through highlighted moments between lovers. Set in an arena similar to an art gallery, the players become extensions in this installation that explores time and space.

Choreographed by D.A. Hoskins this piece of contemporary dance is meant to take us back to Paris when the two characters, portrayed by Danielle Baskerville and Tyler Gledhill, began a passionate romance. Through their dance and the use of video clips and sounds, we are partaking in the man’s memories of this romance. The memories are not in any chronological order, which makes sense as most memories come and go through time.

The show opens with Baskerville and Gledhill sitting on two chairs on a simple white stage, facing the audience; thus, evoking the sense of being in an art installation. Soon after, Gledhill dances on his own while Baskerville walks around changing into and out of her clothes. Once they share in the dance, there is a feeling of detachment event in moments were there needs to be passion. There is a lack of intensity in moments when the audience is expected to believe the connection between these two people. Nonetheless, there are moments of actual connection in which the winding of their two bodies does evoke a sense of romance.

The minimal stage by Jordan Worth and sound by Robert Kingsbury capture the feeling of being in a gallery installation. Yet the mixture of video clips, sounds and dance did not always seem cohesive in this sense.

If you have yet to experience contemporary dance, this may not be the piece for you. If you understand how dance can evoke emotions and meanings without words, regardless of cohesion, this piece will please you. Paris 1994/Gallery continues at Enwave Theatre until Sunday.