All That Jazz

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.

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