Dana Tai Soon Burgess presents the world premiere of Island, a groundbreaking multi-media dance in the round, which tells the story of Asian immigrants trying to enter America through Angel Island, Calif., in the early 20th century. The program also includes a performance of Hyphen, an exploration of Asian-American identity through the use of inspiring images from video pioneer Nam June Paik. Friday, Oct. 9, and Saturday, Oct. 10, at 8 p.m. Also Sunday, Oct. 11, at 7 p.m. Dance Place, 3225 Eighth St. NE. Tickets are $22. Call 202-269-1600 or visit www.danceplace.org.

Burgess Photographed in 2003 by Todd Franson for Metro Weekly