Contemporary Moves celebrates masterful and diverse choreography, music and tone with works from both emerging and celebrated choreographers. This program kicks off our 36th Anniversary season with an evening of three short but dynamic ballets, similar to a collection of short stories.
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In Creases
Choreography by Justin Peck
Music by Philip Glass
Set to Philip Glass’ “Four Movements for Two Pianos,” In Creases showcases the virtuosity of the dancers with fast-paced and intricately patterned choreography. A true feast for both eyes and ears, In Creases kicks off Ballet Arizona’s 2021-2022 season.
Check out 15 things you should know about Justin Peck here!
Les Patineurs
Choreography by Sir Frederick Ashton
Music by Giacomo Meyerbeer
After its Ballet Arizona premiere in 2019, this charming collection of vignettes by Sir Frederick Ashton is skating back to the stage as we gladly welcome cooler weather here in the desert. This one-act series of divertissements evokes the movements of ice-skating and invites viewers to escape to a simpler time.
Find out 10 things you need to know about Sir Frederick Ashton here!
Check out our blog post, “Your guide to Les Patineurs” here.
Mambaz
Choreography by Nayon Iovino
Music by Josiel Perez and Company
Nayon Iovino, named “Best Up-and-Coming Choreographer” by AZCentral brings back this electric audience-favorite that he created in 2019 to honor Artistic Director Ib Andersen’s 20th Anniversary with Ballet Arizona. Don’t miss this fun and festive Latin-inspired celebration featuring live music performed by Josiel Perez and Company.
Contemporary Moves celebra la coreografía magistral y diversa, con música y tonos de obras de coreógrafos emergentes y célebres. Este programa iniciará la 36ª temporada con una noche de tres ballets cortos pero dinámicos, similar a una colección de cuentos.
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In Creases
Coreografía por Justin Peck
Música por Philip Glass
Con la música de “Four Movements for Two Pianos” de Philip Glass, In Creases muestra el talento de los bailarines con una coreografía de ritmo rápido e intrincado. Una verdadera maravilla para los ojos y los oídos, In Creases inicia la temporada de Ballet Arizona.
Les Patineurs
Coreografía por Sir Frederick Ashton
Música por Giacomo Meyerbeer
Después de su estreno en Ballet Arizona en 2019, esta encantadora colección de viñetas de Sir Frederick Ashton vuelve al escenario mientras damos la alegre bienvenida al clima más fresco aquí en el desierto. Esta serie de divertimentos de un solo acto evoca los movimientos del patinaje sobre hielo e invita a los espectadores a escapar a una época más sencilla.
Mambaz
Coreografía por Nayon Iovino
Música por Josiel Perez and Company
Nayon Iovino, nombrado “Mejor coreógrafo emergente” por AZCentral, presenta un ballet de estreno mundial para honrar el 20º aniversario del director artístico Ib Andersen. No te pierdas esta divertida y festiva celebración con inspiración latina, que contará con música en vivo de Josiel Perez and Company.
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