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Stravinsky Violin Concerto
Choreography by George Balanchine © (courtesy of The George Balanchine Trust)
Experience the neoclassical brilliance of George Balanchine’s choreography set to Stravinsky’s stirring score, capturing the essence of a plotless ballet where the music and movement speak volumes.
“Stravinsky never wrote Balustrade; he wrote Violin Concerto. The ballet should be announced as what it is. Then the musician can come, the young people who love music and who want to hear the composition – they’ll know what they’re getting.”
World Premiere
Choreography by Jennifer Archibald
Murmuration
Choreography by Edwaard Liang
Be captivated by Edwaard Liang’s “Murmuration”, a ballet that mirrors the awe-inspiring patterns of starling flocks in flight, showcasing the beauty of collective movement and the power of unity in dance.
“Edwaard Liang’s Murmuration, a piece that [stands] out for its intricate choreography and the hypnotic beauty of its ensemble work, echoing the natural world’s most fascinating bird formations.”
Balanchine by no means eliminates the past; he continually uses it, but in a manner transformed for the uses and conditions of a shifting present. – Lincoln Kirstein, Mosaic: Memoirs …
Murmuration Choreography by Edwaard Liang The work, commissioned by Houston Ballet, was inspired by the flight patterns of starlings, with hundreds of birds moving through the sky as one. Performed …
Choreographer
Jennifer Archibald is a trailblazing choreographer known for her daring fusion of ballet with contemporary urban dance styles. As the founder and Artistic Director of the Arch Dance Company, and Program Director of ArchCore40 Dance Intensives, she has left an indelible mark on the dance world with her innovative approach to movement and storytelling.
At the forefront of the contemporary ballet scene, Archibald continues to inspire audiences with her electrifying choreography that seamlessly blends classical precision with urban aesthetics. Her upcoming world premiere work for the Washington Ballet promises to be a groundbreaking exploration of uncharted rhythms, fusing Hip-Hop, R&B, and Pop with the timeless beauty of ballet. Prepare to be captivated as Archibald leads us on an exhilarating journey into the unknown, guided by her visionary brilliance and unwavering commitment to artistic innovation.