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COMPLEXIONS Contemporary Ballet

Tue Nov 19 - Sun Dec 1

In its 30th Anniversary season, Complexions Contemporary Ballet returns celebrating 3 decades of “highly committed artistry” (Dance Informa) under the direction of co-Founders Dwight Rhoden and Desmond Richardson. During its two-week season at The Joyce, Complexions brings a retrospective suite honoring Rhoden’s choreographic legacy, featuring audience favorites Ave Maria, Growth, Naked Perfume, Mercy, Higher Ground, and other high-octane works with music ranging from Tchaikovsky and Handel to Earth Wind and Fire and U2.  

Company premieres include Rhoden’s take on Ravel’s masterful Bolero, a vibrant ensemble work set to an original score by David Rozenblatt entitled This Time, With Feeling, Benny -a pas de deux set to music by Sir Elton John, and Cry Me choreographed by Jae man Jooset to the music of Phillip Glass.  Commemorating this landmark season, the company presents 30, an anniversary tribute ballet with spoken word written and performed LIVE by Resident PoetJournalist Aaron Dworkin.

For information on November 19th benefit performance contact: muadi@muadidibinga.com

Special Performances

Curtain Chat: Wed, Nov 20

Family Matinee: Sat, Nov 30

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Program

*Programming is subject to change

Special Gala Program

Tue, Nov 19 at 7pm

Featuring World Premiere of “30” written & performed by Resident PoetJournalist Aaron Dworkin, Retro-Suite, pre- Pro Division and special guests.  

Program A

Week One

THIS TIME, WITH FEELING -Rhoden/ Rozenblatt (NY Premiere)

CRY ME- Jae Man Joo/ Phillip Glass  (NY Premiere) 

PAS DE DEUX - Rhoden/ Bach  (World Premiere)

intermission

RETRO - SUITE* 

*A celebratory suite of works highlighting the 30 year history of Complexions including Classics such as Growth, Naked Perfume, Ave Maria  & Mercy with music ranging from Tchaikovsky and Handel to Earth Wind and Fire and U2.  

 

Program B

Week Two

BLOOD CALLS BLOOD - Rhoden/ Chief Adjuah (NY Premiere)

BENNY - Rhoden/ Elton John  (World Premiere) 

BOLERO Rhoden/ Ravel (World Premiere)

intermission

For Crying Out Loud - Rhoden/ U2 

 

Program C

Saturday Matinees

THIS TIME, WITH FEELING -Rhoden/ Rozenblatt (NY Premiere) 

PAS DE DEUX - Rhoden/ Bach  (World Premiere) 

intermission 

RETRO - SUITE*

*A celebratory suite of works highlighting the 30 year history of Complexions including Classics such as Growth, Naked Perfume, Ave Maria  & Mercy with music ranging from Tchaikovsky and Handel to Earth Wind and Fire and U2.