Present Perspective Project
September 3-5, 2026 @ Dougherty Arts Center
This September 3-5, 2026, 8:00pm at the Dougherty Arts Center, Early Era Collective premieres “Present Perspective Project.”
Featuring work by long-time Early Era Artists Daniel Broxton and Jairus Carr, this dance production explores post-modern and street style fusion choreography that illustrates a journey from past to present. Our collaborative evening-length show interweaves a narrative about living, witnessing, and actively participating in the human experience through multiple sides of the story.
Artist Showing
If you are an artist, join us at an exclusive discounted rate of $15 for opening night - Thursday, September 3rd!
Audio Description
Audio description will be provided by Celia Hughes from Art Spark Texas at the Saturday, September 5th show for our Blind/Visually Impaired patrons.
Delighted today and yesterday (Act I)
Delighted today and yesterday is an oddball work that presents an ironic anxiousness: an anxiety born from what we don’t understand and try to laugh off. Floppy, comedic movement establishes lovely relationships between the dancers, showing a genuineness that is dispersed and planted in a strange, absurdist world. We’ll travel through time, connecting the past to the present by way of small familiar narratives, a big headpiece, and Important Poses. As the opening work of our show, we will leave an imprint (as the past often does), lingering like a ghost.
“It is very possible that I will not understand this work. I hope that you will not understand it completely, but, rather, very much understand the emotional and compositional ups-and-downs and have an ambiguous outline of a story.”
-Jairus Carr, Choreographer
Reconstruction (Act II)
Reconstruction is an emotionally charged, intricate, color-changing work that focuses on deconstruction and reconstruction in motion. The second act of our show, this journey takes many paths, changing dance styles and music as our ideas evolve. Weaving fast-paced movement with breath and recovery, our cadence correlates with the pace of today, while carving out space for how we choose to build the future.
“The goal is to have you see what I see in the present world, and where I think we can go if we allow ourselves to rebuild something new in a time where everything is deteriorating. I want to have the tough conversations, but I also want to leave room for hope when the conversation is over.”
-Daniel Broxton, Choreographer
Delighted today and yesterday (Act I)
Delighted today and yesterday is an oddball work that presents an ironic anxiousness: an anxiety born from what we don’t understand and try to laugh off. Floppy, comedic movement establishes lovely relationships between the dancers, showing a genuineness that is dispersed and planted in a strange, absurdist world. We’ll travel through time, connecting the past to the present by way of small familiar narratives, a big headpiece, and Important Poses. As the opening work of our show, we will leave an imprint (as the past often does), lingering like a ghost.
“It is very possible that I will not understand this work. I hope that you will not understand it completely, but, rather, very much understand the emotional and compositional ups-and-downs and have an ambiguous outline of a story.”
-Jairus Carr, Choreographer
Reconstruction (Act II)
Reconstruction is an emotionally charged, intricate, color-changing work that focuses on deconstruction and reconstruction in motion. The second act of our show, this journey takes many paths, changing dance styles and music as our ideas evolve. Weaving fast-paced movement with breath and recovery, our cadence correlates with the pace of today, while carving out space for how we choose to build the future.
“The goal is to have you see what I see in the present world, and where I think we can go if we allow ourselves to rebuild something new in a time where everything is deteriorating. I want to have the tough conversations, but I also want to leave room for hope when the conversation is over.”
-Daniel Broxton, Choreographer
Gallery
Perspectives in Process
In the Press
KUT Arts Eclectic
Artistic Director Stephanie Patrick and Directors/Choreographers Jairus Carr and Daniel Broxton sat down with Michael Lee from KUT’s Arts Eclectic to discuss the early stages of the show.
“Early Era Collective is presenting an evening of dance from two local choreographers, Daniel Broxton and Jairus Carr. It’ll be a unique collaboration; they’re each creating half of the show, with their work informing and influencing each other in a sort of choreographic conversation.”
We Are Austin
Directors Jairus Carr and Daniel Broxton sat down with We Are Austin hosts Trevor Scott and Sierra Waggoner to discuss the meaning behind our fall show, and the process behind its creation.
"Rather than asking everyone to leave with the exact same interpretation, Present Perspective Project creates room for audiences to bring their own experiences into what they're watching."
KOOP Radio
On August 24th, Stephanie and Jairus chatted with Celia Hughes of Voices of Access on KOOP Radio. They discussed the accessibility of dance, and how Early Era is making an effort to ensure that our fall show is accessible to all.
The Morning Grind
On KAZI FM 88.7, Directors Jairus Carr and Daniel Broxton shared some insight into our upcoming show. They spoke about working together, building the world up and breaking it down, and doomscrolling.
Directed & Choreographed by
Daniel Broxton & Jairus Carr
Featuring Moving Alchemists
Delighted today and yesterday Cast:
Anna Bauer
Celeste Camfield
Jairus Carr
Sarah Annie Navarrete
Taryn Lavery
Reconstruction Cast:
Alexander John
Diana Campas
Faith Luera
Marissa Ramirez
Megan Davidson
Natasha Lopez
Show Art by Greg Burton
Lighting Design by Doghouse Productions
Costume Design by Cash Kelly
Sound Support by Casey Lee
Additonal Art by Maddy Leitner
Executive Produced by Stephanie Patrick
