And his eyes have all the seeming of a demon's that is dreaming,
And the lamplight o'er him streaming throws his shadow on the floor;
And my soul from out that shadow that lies floating on the floor
Shall be lifted - NEVERMORE!

Nevermore is a horror-influenced dance performance, created in the DASS-signature style of All-Terrain Dance. Conceived to celebrate the 200th anniversary of Edgar Allen Poe’s birthday, Nevermore’s production elements mimic the mood of his writing-leading the audience away to a dimly lit state of subconscious fear. Creaky wooden sets, eerie lighting, surreal choreography combine with startling visual imagery to transport the audience into the dark heart of the performance.

Making its world premiere in Seattle, this innovative DASSdance production will leave audiences thrilled, disturbed, and thoughtful. Driven by the poetic works of one of the greatest writers in American history, Nevermore combines the very current reality of our technology- and media-obsessed society with a horror film influence, presenting a stark and graphic performance with plot twists in a dark, comedic vein. Gothic literature, modern newsreel footage and horrific images overlapping the sheer athleticism of the DASS All-Terrain Dancers promise an evening of thrilling entertainment and the most imaginative sort of dance theater.