Moon Over Jupiter - Choreographer Dwight Rhoden (Work Sample) from complexions on Vimeo.
Set to Rachmaninoff
(and Stevie Wonder)
No tights
No tutus
Only
Intensely electrifying
Technically demanding
Boundary breaking
Physically masterful
Creatively compelling
Beautifully diverse
Athletically mesmerising
Seen from the 2nd row
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I know. I cheated.
(I couldn't take pictures of the performance.)
I pulled this video to share of part of the first performance of three that we saw from the Complexions Contemporary Dance troupe last night in Madison, WI at my favorite theater, the Overture Center. This was Tiny Dancer's birthday present, the gift of dance with her best dance friend and mom. We got home after midnight. But it was an incredible performance all viewed from the 2nd row.
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Beautiful dancing! What a great night out for your tiny dancer and her friend. I still remember the majesty and beauty of going to see the Nutcracker every year as a young girl...even though I wanted no part of the all the frilly girly stuff...lol.
ReplyDeleteI tried to add my link but the linky thing you posted takes me to a place to add one to my page, not add to yours.
Oh, what a wonderful treat for your daughter (and for you!) I think the 'moving' image works fine for this challenge as well a standard photograph. :)
ReplyDeleteLike Nadine, I'm not seeing the link code to add my own contribution. Just FYI.
Oh how beautiful, and your words describe it perfectly! I have yet to see a ballet like this in person, must change that!! :)
ReplyDeleteOh beauty! Wow what an experience and you convey it so wonderfully! I love this one!
ReplyDeletexox jean
What an amazing performance. And what a special treat for your daughter. And your words did the performance justice.
ReplyDeleteOh Erin how fascinating that must have been to watch! And how lucky is your tiny dancer and you to go together! I'll be she was thrilled.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful! And for the record everyone cheats a little! LOL
ReplyDeleteA beautiful performance with beautifully choreographed words. I used to be fascinated with the tutu kind of ballet when I was little too. Now I'm just amazed by the sheer power of these human bodies (and wonder about the pain they must be feeling to bring us this joy...)
ReplyDeleteVery powerful performance. What a wonderful experience for Tiny Dancer
ReplyDeleteThis is just beautiful! Inspiring and wonderful! Thank you for sharing!
ReplyDeleteAwesome, and what a wonderful gift for Tiny Dancer! I'm also thrilled that I was able to add the Linz code to my blog, and it worked!!!
ReplyDeleteSo beautiful. What an amazing gift! She will remember that night always. Way to go mama. xoxo Kristen
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