Inlet Dance Theatre is one of the region’s most exciting professional contemporary dance companies. All of Inlet’s repertory speaks creatively about human life issues and does so in a life-giving manner. The company presents a wide aesthetic range of works that speak to what could be, rather than only what is. Inlet’s technique foundations, rooted in American Modern Dance, include Erick Hawkins-based release technique, Alison Chase/Pilobolus-based nontraditional partnering, and structured improvisation. The Kids Matinee and evening performances at Cain Park feature students from the Inlet Summer Dance Intensive 2019 and the Inlet Trainee & Apprentice Program, performing alongside the professional company members.