Core is a fascinating brand new ballet with music by Steve Reich and choreography by Bernard Gaddis. Core is a modern depiction of the build up of energy within the body and its subsequent dispersal. All energy emanates from the core, but the way it’s dispersed ultimately affects its power.
Brethren
Brethren is a neo-classical ballet, choreographed by Bernard Gaddis, with music by Arvo Part and Samuel Barber. Brethren was premiered in 1997 as a dedication to the male dancers lost in the fight against AIDS, it has since been rededicated to male dancers everywhere. The ballet features an all-male ensemble and symbolizes souls ascending and the angels who struggle for their salvation.
Standards
A ballet that takes you back in time to the Jazz Era. The days of The Cotton Club, and The Stork Club; with songs by Nat King Cole, Nancy Wilson, Ella Fitzgerald, Ann Margaret, Elvis, Diane Schurr, Lena Horn and Della Reese.
Tryst
Tryst…. hot, sultry, soft, electric and compelling … words used to describe the many variations on a simple theme – romantic rendezvous. That also defines this contemporary ballet choreographed by Bernard Gaddis, utilizing various musical artists to emulate the many faces of romance.
Dark Whispers
Electrifying Intense on the edge movement is what describes this ballet with a driving score composed by Bernard Gaddis. Dancers fly through the air with abandoning precision.
Therapy
Therapy is an extraordinary modern ballet that captures perfectly the struggle to understand the differences between the sexes and their personalities. Therapy premiered in 2006, with music by Bernard Gaddis and John Francois, and choreography by Bernard Gaddis.
Love in Stillness
A passionate Contemporary duet between two lovers who have to choose to move forward or to move on.
Desperate Measures
A Ballet which looks at the humanistic qualities of people who need or desire and yearn for passion.
Body Rhythm 101
Shows how dancers through technique and the unspoken word of dance move their bodies to dfferent beats and rhythms through music. A fun, exhilarating, upbeat closer or opening for the company.
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Fraternus
Choreography by Bernard H. Gaddis
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Dreamtime
Choreography by Elisa Monte
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Essential Bach
Choreography by Bernard H. Gaddis
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Le Feminius
Choreography by Bernard H. Gaddis
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Mood Indigo
Choreography by Bernard H. Gaddis
2009 Upcoming Works choreographed by
Milton Myers Donald McKayle Jamal Story Kevin Gibbs Donald Byrd