WASHINGTON DC: The Washington Ballet Presents "when WE take flight"
Company:
The Washington Ballet
when WE take flight features three varied works that highlight the dynamic range of The Washington Ballet company dancers.
Stravinsky Violin Concerto© (The George Balanchine Trust) is a seminal work that is faithful to Balanchine’s immortal neo-classical style. Stravinsky’s Violin Concerto is a masterpiece of symmetry that encompasses two of Balanchine’s most ingenious and unique pas de deux.
18 + 1 is a vibrant celebration of dance. In a display of humor and electric choreography, the movement merges with the playful rhythms found in Pérez Prado’s mambo music. Sansano draws from his history and memory to take a joyous look at the past, present, and coming future.
The program concludes with Murmuration featuring choreography by Artistic Director, Edwaard Liang. Murmuration is a deeply spiritual and kinetically thrilling work that is inspired by the beautiful flight patterns of starling birds.
Audiences will experience the sensation and beauty of collective movement and the power of unity through dance. when WE take flight will touch, move and inspire audiences.
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