Film Series Premiere
Dance For Diversity presents…
at Nō Studios
1037 W. McKinley Ave.
Milwaukee, WI 53205
About the show: For the 2023 inaugural season, Dance For Diversity will present 4 short dance films created by the 8 Artists over the course of a two-day Film Premiere event. The screening of these films shine an empowering light on the profound stories of Cuauhtli Ramirez Castro, Yukina Sato, Mansee Singhi, and DeMar Walker brought to life through the creative style and vision of the distinguished Cinematographers, Tate Bunker, Samer Ghani, Amanda Hoover, and Rachel Malehorn. Following the Premiere screening, the DFD Creative Director, Elisabeth Roskopf, and the Artists will engage in a talkback session with the audience members. To learn more about Dance For Diversity and the Artists involved, go to jeeyeongdance.com/dance-for-diversity or danceworksmke.org/dance-for-diversity/.
Winter Enchantment
Danceworks Youth Performance Company presents…
at Danceworks Studio Theatre
1661 N. Water St.
Milwaukee, WI 53202
About the show: Experience the magic of the season as Danceworks Youth Performance Company and featured studio classes take you on a journey through a snowy wonderland, brought to life with the beauty of dance. The stage will come alive with a mix of dance styles from ballet and contemporary to tap and hip hop to provide fun for the whole family.
Join us for a toe-tapping, heartwarming magical experience that will leave you filled with the wonder of the season.
Danceworks Performance MKE presents…
Biome, created by Gina Laurenzi
February 29 – March 3, 2024
About the show: In Biome, Gina Laurenzi creates a choreographic ecosystem where multiple elements of the visual and sonic are nestled in an undercurrent of wonder. Drawing inspiration from her experiences scuba diving, Laurenzi builds an aquatic world where creatures known, and imaginary, are danced to life by Danceworks Performance MKE. Laurenzi’s current research on wonder, awe, and the Anthropocene intersect and fuse as the company of artists leads the audience into a sensorial immersive experience. Original compositions by collaborator Allen Russell provide a haunting soundscape and transport the viewer into the underwater world of Biome.
Danceworks Performance MKE presents…
Dixit Dominus with Aperi Animam
May 17-19, 2024
About the show: Joining forces, Danceworks Performance MKE and APERI ANIMAM set out on a rhythmic journey with George Frideric Handel’s passionate rendition of ‘Dixit Dominus.’ Composed by the prodigious 22-year-old Handel in 1707 during his time in Italy, this earlier work presents a flamboyant tapestry of intricate vocal lines woven with a prominent rhythmic gusto. With its dynamic interplay between soloists and choir, ‘Dixit Dominus’ exudes a sense of dramatic fervor that reflects Handel’s profound ability to evoke both grandeur and intimacy while amplifying the sentiments of the war between heaven and hell. In juxtaposition to Handel’s baroque style, this concert features a world premiere by choreographer Maria Gillespie that carefully pairs sophisticated repertoire with her authentically raw movement aesthetic, highlighting secular works in the polyphonic style.
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Photos by Artistic Director, Christal Wagner
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