JUILLIARD DANCE
Fortune
Choreography by Pam Tanowitz

ABOUT THIS PIECE
Fortune, choreographed by Pam Tanowitz for Juilliard Dance, is set to Charles Wuorinen’s complex score of the same name. The structure of the dance is prescribed by the music but not dictated by it, with movement motifs mined from classical ballet and filtered through a contemporary lens.

COMPANY BIO
Juilliard Dance, under the artistic direction of Lawrence Rhodes since 2002, aims to develop true contemporary dancers who are trained equally in classical ballet and modern dance. Established in 1951, Juilliard Dance was the first major teaching institution to combine instruction in both contemporary and ballet techniques. Each year 26 dancers are accepted into the four-year B.F.A. program. The 2012-2013 season includes commissions by Camille A. Brown, Emery LeCrone, Susan Shields and Jarek Cemerek, as well as repertory highlights.

AMERICAN BALLET THEATRE
Sinatra Suite
Choreography by Twyla Tharp

ABOUT THIS PIECE
Sinatra Suite (1982), a ballet for two dancers choreographed by Twyla Tharp, is set to five songs sung by Frank Sinatra.

COMPANY BIO
American Ballet Theatre, recognized by an Act of the United States Congress as America’s National Ballet Company™, is one of the world’s great dance companies. Few ballet companies equal ABT for its combination of size, scope and outreach. Since its founding in 1940, ABT annually tours the United States, performing for more than 600,000 people, and is the only major cultural institution to do so. The company has made more than 30 international tours to 43 countries and has been sponsored by the U.S. Department of State.

THE HONG KONG BALLET
Luminous
Choreography by Peter Quanz

ABOUT THIS PIECE
Luminous, choreographed by Peter Quanz, explores the fragility of human relationships, the tension between the genders, and the qualities drawn out of us by passing alliances. This emotionally charged, sensual piece is a reflection on relationships past and present.

COMPANY BIO
The Hong Kong Ballet is one of the premier classical ballet companies in Asia and is a world-class institution with an identity that reflects the unique vitality of Hong Kong. Founded in 1979, the company has evolved into a vibrant performing arts organization led by Artistic Director Madeleine Onne, with over 40 accomplished dancers, a strong repertoire, and sparkling, technically challenging productions. The company performs a repertoire that combines 19th to 21st century classical masterpieces, acclaimed contemporary works and newly commissioned ballets. Since 1997, The Hong Kong Ballet has conducted more than 20 tours to 10 countries in North and South America, Europe and Asia.

MARTHA GRAHAM DANCE COMPANY
Chronicle
Choreography by Martha Graham

ABOUT THIS PIECE
Chronicle (1936) is Graham’s stirring response to the rise of fascism in 1936 and to the unmatched power of the collective will. Chronicle is set to music by Wallingford Riegger and features sets by Isamu Noguchi and costumes by Martha Graham

COMPANY BIO
Martha Graham Dance Company, founded in 1926, is the oldest and one of the most celebrated contemporary dance companies in America. Martha Graham is recognized as a primal artistic force of the 20th century. She created 181 works and a dance technique that has been compared to ballet in its scope and magnitude. Her approach to dance and theater revolutionized the art form, and her innovative physical vocabulary has influenced dance worldwide. Since its inception, the company has received international acclaim from audiences in over 50 countries throughout North and South America, Europe, Africa, Asia and the Middle East.