All That Jazz

Balanchine, Robbins, and the Return of A & A’s Ghost Light

Rubies Music by

Igor Stravinsky; Capriccio for Piano and Orchestra

Rubies Choreography by

George Balanchine

N.Y. Export: Opus Jazz Music by

Robert Prince

N.Y. Export: Opus Jazz Choreography by

Jerome Robbins

Ghost Light Music by

Various Artists (Arranged by Norman Kim)

Ghost Light Choreography by

A & A, Alexis Ochin and Arnaud Boursain

Location

Reynolds Hall
The Smith Center
for the Performing Arts

ALL THAT JAZZ
Balanchine, Robbins, and the Return of A & A’s Ghost Light

Winter brings three dynamic works including the red-hued and lightning quick Rubies, where George Balanchine’s brilliant steps are illuminated by Stravinsky’s dynamic and jazz-like rhythms.

The influential work of Jerome Robbins will shine again this season in N.Y. Export: Opus Jazz. Lauded for both his ballet and Broadway credits, this energetic work–featuring dancers in sneakers(!), moving through a cool, post-war New York City–debuted shortly after West Side Story appeared on Broadway.

Rounding out the program is the return of Ghost Light (Ripples in the fabric of existence), by the creative duo of A & A,  Alexis Ochin and Arnaud Boursain.  Pushing the boundaries of dance and theatrical spectacle, this extraordinary work is back by popular request.

About A & A

With artistic credits that span worldwide,  A & A have performed, collaborated, and provided artistic direction for companies, productions, and television shows including Cirque du Soleil, One Night for One Drop and So You Think You Can Dance, as well as leading brands like Louis Vuitton, Samsung, and more. Las Vegas audiences may remember their work from the decade-long collaboration between NBT and Cirque du Soleil, A Choreographers’ Showcase. Enjoy the artistry of these two cutting-edge choreographers in this special reprise.

Sat, Feb 01

7:30pm

Sun, Feb 02

2:00pm

Photo: Featuring NBT Company Artists Mirella Costa Neto and Sergio Alvarez.  Photo by Jerry Metellus.
Rubies Choreography by George Balanchine © The George Balanchine Trust.