AERIAL PERFORMANCE: At McCarter Theatre, a world premiere by choreographer Rebecca Lazier and sculptor Janet Echelman is on, and above, the stage February 7 and 8.

Noli Timere, which is Latin for “be not afraid,” is a world premiere spectacle coming to McCarter’s Berlind Theatre for three performances February 7 and 8. The production is the result of a five-year collaboration between choreographer and Princeton University Professor Rebecca Lazier and sculptor Janet Echelman.

Presented in partnership with the University’s Lewis Center for the Arts, this aerial performance fuses contemporary dance, avant-garde circus, and large-scale sculpture “to explore the fragile interconnectedness of our world,” according to a press release. Set to an original score by French Canadian composer Jorane, the piece features eight multidisciplinary performers soaring up to 25 feet in the air within the net sculpture.

“As the performers interact with the sculpture, both the choreography and the structure transform in real time, creating a mesmerizing experience that reflects the instability and beauty of our shared ecosystem,” the release continues.

Performances are Friday, February 7 at 7:30 p.m., with a post-show conversation; and Saturday, February 8 (relaxed performance) and 7:30 p.m. McCarter Theatre is at 91 University Place. Visit mccarter.org or call (609) 258-2787 for tickets.