This November 7, on the KnJ Theatre at Peridance Middle in NYC, Yuka Kawazu’s Danse En L’Air presents Toki–Time, a night of dance, music and visible artwork exploring the preciousness of time, love, reminiscence and human connection. Bringing collectively a world ensemble of artists, this system spans theatrical and neoclassical ballet, modern and aerial dance, ballroom, and West Coast swing.
“Experiencing loss, each personally and thru these closest to me, has deepened my appreciation for the way treasured our time collectively actually is,” says Creative Director Yuka Kawazu. “My household lives in Japan, and I can not see them as usually as I want. I’m studying that happiness will not be solely about following our goals, but additionally concerning the kindness and love we share with others. We can not cease time, however we will fill the time we’ve with love.”
Among the many night’s most private works is Kawazu’s Maintain Going, a shifting tribute to family members misplaced by her shut mates and college students. The piece honors their lives whereas exploring the energy required to maneuver ahead with their recollections.
Italian dancer Noemi Cobelli, recognized for her expressive performances and theatrical artistry, performs alongside Adam Soniak, a Brooklyn-based dancer, singer and actor whose worldwide musical theatre credit embrace Jerome Robbins’ West Aspect Story. Japanese dancer Hanano Ishiguro, acknowledged for her sturdy basis in Russian ballet approach and flexibility in industrial dance, collaborates with Kawazu on a brand new work.
The corporate’s ballet mistress, Meghan Schardt-Gensberg, acknowledged for her elegant classical approach, companions with Rinor Zymberi, whose classical coaching and expressive artistry deliver depth and emotion to the stage. Teryn Trent brings a recent sensibility to neoclassical ballet, additional increasing the night’s vary of motion and expression.
Returning West Coast swing champions Dimitri Hector and Dillon Luther be part of the night’s lineup. Modern dancer Vive presents an unique work characterised by fluid, sleek motion, whereas Zachary Bordonaro companions with Kawazu in an intimate ballroom piece choreographed particularly for her.
Further highlights embrace aerial performances by Kyla Ranney, reside vocals by Nico Lugo Echeverri, and the premiere of excerpts from 24 Love Letters, composed by D. Manuel Oliveira.
The Danse En L’Air ensemble additionally options Selene Parke, Summer season Kailani, Chloe Younger, Georgia Wooden and Pam Pitakanonda, every contributing their particular person creative views to this system.
Projected works by visible artists Melissa Kraft and Didi will complement the performances, weaving visible artwork into the motion and emotion of the night.
For tickets, go to www.peridance.com/event-details/shi-toki-time-by-yuka-kawazus-danse-en-lair.
