Misty Copeland for Under Armour “I Will What I Want”
Complexions Contemporary Ballet is celebrating its 20th anniversary (November 18-30) at New York City’s Joyce Theater with special performances including American Ballet Theater soloist Misty Copeland .
The program will consist of three premieres and a selection of repertory favorites, with artistic directors Dwight Rhoden and Desmond Richardson saluting the acclaimed dance company’s inaugural 1994 performance.
On November 20th, the evening before Complexions’ Gala event, Misty will take the stage performing Rhoden’s signature duet,
“Ave Maria,”
an excerpt from
“Grapes of Wrath”
(1995), with Complexions’ Artist-in-Residence,
Clifford Williams
.
When
Full Event:
November 18-30
Pre-Gala Event:
November 20, 2014
Where
The Joyce Theater
175 Eighth Avenue
New York, NY 10011
Programs
PROGRAM A (Nov 18-23)
HEAD SPACE (World Premiere)
IGUAL (New York Premiere by Marcelo Gomes)
TESTAMENT (2010)
I AM YOUR MAN (2010)
THE GROOVE (World Premiere)
PROGRAM B (Nov 25-30)
HEAD SPACE (World Premiere)
HISSY FITS (2006)
INNERVISIONS (2013)
PROGRAM C (All Matinees)
HEAD SPACE (World Premiere)
INNERVISIONS (2013)
PROGRAM D (November 20 Pre-Gala Show)
“Ave Maria” – duet from “GRAPES OF WRATH” (1995) featuring American Ballet Theater Soloist Misty Copeland and Complexions’ Artist-in-Residence Clifford Williams
“Duet” from “TESTAMENT” (2011) featuring former Complexions dancer Bahiyah Hibah and current company member, Tercell Waters
“Solo” from “WHAT COME THEREAFTER” (2011) dance by Desmond Richardson
Excerpt from “INNERVISIONS” – Rhoden (2013)
“IGUAL” – (New York Premiere by Marcelo Gomes)
“HEAD SPACE” – (World Premiere)
**programs subject to change**
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