Tamara Saari creates physically demanding dance pieces that deal with the connection of the subconscious mind to our waking lives. Intertwined limbs and controlled movements combine to create tension, juxtaposed with moments of explosive release. Ms. Saari translates intangible inner struggles into physical movements, which express the difficulty in overcoming these internal obstacles. Ms. Saari creates works that seek to better understand how we are affected and led by our instincts.