Led by Dwight Rhoden and Desmond Richardson, “hailed as two of the greatest virtuosos ever to emerge from [Alvin] Ailey” (The New York Times), Complexions is known for high-octane movement, an evocative style and a penchant for pushing the boundaries of ballet. This “matchless American dance company” (The Philadelphia Inquirer) performs the local premiere of For Crying Out Loud, set to a soundtrack of acoustic U2 hits. Drawing on the grit and honesty of these stripped-down, iconic songs, the work explores the vulnerability of the human condition in its most conflicted state. The world premiere of This Time, With Feeling and additional works by Rhoden complete the program, each showcasing the technical precision, athletic prowess and sheer passion of this breathtaking company.
Program:
Bach 25 (excerpt) – Philadelphia premiere
Choke
Gone
Elegy – Philadelphia premiere
This Time, With Feeling – World premiere
For Crying Out Loud – Philadelphia premiere
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Oct 18:
Stay after the performance for a chat with the dancers, led by Dr. Laura Katz Rizzo, Associate Professor at Temple University's Boyer College of Music and Dance.
Photo credits:
1-4, 6: Courtesy Complexions Contemporary Ballet
5: Rachel Neville
