We are not outside the Universe; we are seeds evolving in cycles and rhythms, like the changing seasons that govern all creation. This is how Carolyn Carlson defines her latest major creation for her company. The Tree is a poetic reflection on humanity… and nature, on the brink of collapse. After Eau, Pneuma, and Now, it concludes the cycle of pieces inspired by Gaston Bachelard in the American style. Carolyn Carlson’s dreamlike vision and the virtuosity of the dancers make The Tree a powerful and vital expression of love for a nature on the brink of collapse, with the hope of a rebirth like the Phoenix rising from its ashes. After the success of last season’s performances, Carolyn Carlson and her dancers are back for two new evenings.