'Versus' explores conflict through dance  By Emma Yarbrough |
Emory Report | March 18, 2013  Story image Staibdance director
George Staib talks about the inspiration behind the March 21-23
performance of "Versus." Photo courtesy of Burnaway magazine.
George Staib, senior lecturer and artistic director of
contemporary dance company Staibdance, wants to know why the
human race is so conflicted. Tension as it exists
interpersonally as well as internally serves as the inspiration
for Staibdance's "Versus," showing in the Dance Studio of the
Schwartz Center for Performing Arts March 21-23.    In an
interview for Emory Report, Staib discusses the physical
manifestations of discord and how he aims to represent them in
Staibdance's newest evening-length work:    With "Versus,"
Staibdance explores both psychological and physical conflict.
What about this subject matter inspired you to create an evening
of dance?  I knew I wanted to revisit some older material and,
in looking at them, I saw a common thread. The pieces