American Repertory Ballet comes to the McCarter Theatre Center in Princeton, NJ with a triple-bill program of critically-acclaimed works. The program begins with the much-loved There is a Time, a deeply evocative work by José Limón, a true pioneer in modern dance and choreography. Limón’s classic work is based on Ecclesiastes 3 and evokes rich feelings from the audiences as it dances its way through the time-worn words familiar to all of us. Sea Shadow, choreographed by Gerald Arpino, is, as described by The New York Times’ Anna Kisselgoff, “his neo-romantic tale of love between a mortal and a supernatural with contemporary naturalness.” The evening concludes with Rite of Spring, a ballet by Martin, inspired by revolutionary works that the legendary Ballets Russes brought to America in the early 20th century, showing how the relationships of men and women transcend time.
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Pride and Prejudice
Douglas Martin’s full-length ballet, Pride and Prejudice, which debuted in April of 2017, brings the 1813 romantic classic penned by Jane Austen to life, celebrating its beloved tale of love, manners and marriage in the English gentry, a broad social class that includes those who owned land (the country or landed gentry) as well as the professional classes (lawyers, doctors and clergy) who did not. Specifically, it follows the main character, Elizabeth Bennet, as she deals with issues of manners, upbringing, morality, education and marriage in the society of the landed gentry of the British Regency. The ballet is supported by the wonderfully melodic music of Ignaz Pleyel, the Austrian-born French composer, with costumes tailored to showcase the fashions of the English Regency period from 1790–1820.
Generations: Influences from the Modern Age
American Repertory Ballet comes to The Kaye Playhouse at Hunter College in Manhattan with a triple-bill program of critically-acclaimed works. The program begins with the much-loved There is a Time, a deeply evocative work by José Limón, a true pioneer in modern dance and choreography. Limón’s classic work is based on Ecclesiastes 3 and evokes rich feelings from the audiences as it dances its way through the time-worn words familiar to all of us. Sea Shadow, choreographed by Gerald Arpino, is, as described by The New York Times’ Anna Kisselgoff, “his neo-romantic tale of love between a mortal and a supernatural with contemporary naturalness.” The evening concludes with Rite of Spring, a ballet by Martin, inspired by revolutionary works that the legendary Ballets Russes brought to America in the early 20th century, showing how the relationships of men and women transcend time.
Generations: Influences from the Modern Age
American Repertory Ballet comes to The Kaye Playhouse at Hunter College in Manhattan with a triple-bill program of critically-acclaimed works. The program begins with the much-loved There is a Time, a deeply evocative work by José Limón, a true pioneer in modern dance and choreography. Limón’s classic work is based on Ecclesiastes 3 and evokes rich feelings from the audiences as it dances its way through the time-worn words familiar to all of us. Sea Shadow, choreographed by Gerald Arpino, is, as described by The New York Times’ Anna Kisselgoff, “his neo-romantic tale of love between a mortal and a supernatural with contemporary naturalness.” The evening concludes with Rite of Spring, a ballet by Martin, inspired by revolutionary works that the legendary Ballets Russes brought to America in the early 20th century, showing how the relationships of men and women transcend time.
On Pointe: Meet the Dancers
Meet Artistic Director Douglas Martin, Resident Choreographer and Ballet Master Mary Barton and American Repertory Ballet’s dancers and learn more about ARB’s ambitious 2017-2018 performance season.
Photo Credit: Richard Termine
Carmen
American Repertory Ballet Carmen at its debut appearance at the highly regarded Gerald W. Lynch Theater, located on the campus of John Jay College of Criminal Justice, New York City. The program opens with Kirk Peterson’s The Eyes that Gently Touch, set to the driving rhythms of Philip Glass’ Mad Rush, culminating in a dance replete with romance and thrilling movement. Next is Mary Barton’s Straight Up with a Twist, a work set to the eclectic sounds of Kaila Flexer and Third Ear which showcases the versatility of ARB’s dancers and Barton’s choreographic genius. The performance concludes with another company premiere: Peterson’s Carmen. Based on Georges Bizet’s opera, Peterson tells the tale of Carmen, a passionate, free-spirited woman, the fickle Don José and her love triangle between Don José and popular bullfighter Escamillo.
Since opening its doors in 1988, the Gerald W. Lynch Theater has been an invaluable cultural resource for John Jay College and the larger New York City community. The Theater is also a member of CUNY Stages, a consortium of 16 performing arts centers located on CUNY campuses across New York City.
Please note: Online sales end at noon on Wednesday, October 4. Tickets will be available at the door beginning at 7 pm at the theater on Thursday, October 5.
On Pointe: Behind Kirk Peterson’s Carmen
Kirk Peterson had a distinguished career for 17 years with American Ballet Theatre as principal dancer, choreographer, Artistic Director of ABII and much more. He has created more than 50 ballets, including Carmen, originally staged for Cincinnati Ballet. Hear from the master himself as to what inspired him to create Carmen.
Photo Credit: Richard Termine
Cranbury Day: Performances and Table at the Main Street Fair Copy
Join us at this annual downtown Cranbury street fair on Main Street! We will have a table set up outside our studio at 29 N. Main Street from 9 a.m. until 4 p.m. Inside our studio, there will be two Princeton Ballet Workshop performances at 1:30 p.m. and 2:30 p.m.
ARB at Hub City Sounds in New Brunswick
Join us at Hub City Sounds, an annual celebration of arts in New Brunswick! We will have a table set up at Joyce Kilmer Park from 11 a.m. until 4 p.m. During the day, our DANCE POWER Scholars students will perform out in the park. This day of Hub City Sounds festivities is also a part of the Corazon Latino Festival New Brunswick’s Ciclovia initiative, a free, citywide initiative that closes the streets to cars and opens them to people – promotes healthy active living through experiencing New Brunswick’s vitality, livability, and diversity in a safe place for people to exercise and play.
Click here to learn more about Hub City Sounds!
Cranbury Day: Performances and Table at the Main Street Fair
Join us at this annual downtown Cranbury street fair on Main Street! We will have a table set up outside our studio at 29 N. Main Street from 9 a.m. until 4 p.m. Inside our studio, there will be two Princeton Ballet Workshop performances at 1:30 p.m. and 2:30 p.m.