Traces combines traditional, high-flying acrobatic forms with movement from the streets, such as break-dancing, skateboarding and basketball.
Created by Montreal-based circus troupe Les 7 doigts de la main—the same company that created the acrobatics in the Broadway revival of Pippin and last season's Festival smash hit Sequence 8—Traces uses smart theatricality and contemporary movement, to surprise, awe, and delight at every turn. In this video Francisco Cruz, associate artistic director for Traces, shares some of the inspiration for the show and what New Haven audiences have to look forward to.