REPERTOIRE: Run-time: 1hr. 46 mins.

In the Moment – documentary film excerpt

Appalachia Waltz (excerpt)

Choreography, James Sewell
Music, Edgar Meyer and Mark O’Connor

Set to traditional American folk songs arranged and performed by virtuoso bassist Edger Meyer and violinist Mark O’Connor, the earthy and beautiful Appalachia Waltz is a signature work for choreographer James Sewell.

Key to Songs

Choreography, Charles Anderson
Music, Morton Subotnik

The Village Voice described Charles Anderson’s acrobatic pas de deux as a powerful combination of intimacy, passion and precision that creates an “image of emotion conceived . . . not as something that blows in from the outside but as something . . . as much a part of the brain as of the heart.”

Vespers

Choreography, David Grenke
Music,Tom Waits

Described by the New York Times as “a tour de force of choreographic ingenuity”, Vespers is a sensational, physically challenging duet by David Grenke, former principal dancer of the Paul Taylor Dance Company.

Intermission – 15mins.

Indoor Fireworks

Choreography, Charles Anderson & Benjamin Bowman
Music, Elvis Costello

Elvis Costello and his band were favorites of Charles Anderson and Ben Bowman’s back in their early school days together. Costello was known as a 80s punk rocker, however his music spans a variety of music genres including Country Western. Familiar hits such as Peace, Love and Understanding, Veronica and others that belt out high-energy beats and choruses inspired the choreographers to create unique and athletic movements; combined with entertaining personal interactions sure to keep you moving in your seats.

Intermission – 15mins.

which light in the sky is us?

Choreography, Gregory Dawson
Music, Ben Juodvalkis and Moses Sedler

“We all search for peace within; we may choose to take different paths to attain that peace. Which light, for me is an exploration of movement inspired by the lights from above that inspire and move us to be who we are.” – Gregory P. Dawson

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Venue Information: Skirball Center for the Performing Arts, 313.352.3101