Off Main, Veer Left is based on PUSH, the brutal and redemptive novel by Sapphire. This work investigates the physical and emotional trauma of victims of sexual abuse. Going against the stigma of keeping abuse secret this piece goes off the main road and takes a turn towards revealing the truth. Though OFF MAIN, Veer Left is a dark, somber work, the fast-paced, guttural movement attempts to physicalize the emotions of the novel’s characters through both abstraction and literal movement. This piece is danced by 5 dancers and is set against a typical living room/den atmosphere.