Flying & Falling

First up on the program is an exhilarating piece set to the music of The Piano Guys, an instrumental musical group that reinvents popular songs with their unique classical flair. This new work is co-choreographed by Texture’s Artistic and Associate Artistic Directors, Alan Obuzor and Kelsey Bartman. Showcasing pure passion and full-force energy right from the start, the piece’s exciting choreography is set to masterful medleys of songs, including instrumental mashups such as Beethoven’s 5th Symphony with OneRepublic’s “Secrets”, and Tchaikovsky’s Swan Lake with Shawn Mendes’ “In My Blood”.

Two pieces originally created for Texture’s annual WIP Choreography Project will soar to new heights as they are performed on the New Hazlett stage for the first time. Kelsey Bartman’s collaboration with Texture dancer Madeline Kendall, Hats Off to the Greats, finds inspiration from the iconic flare and timeless films of the mid-twentieth century. The piece returns bigger and better than before, as the duo expands the piece to include fresh energy and more old-fashioned fun. Texture will also present Molto Appassionato, choreographed by dancer Katie Miller and set to music by classical composer Felix Mendelssohn.

The program is rounded out by Alan Obuzor’s work, Reshifting Time, where the movement of his piece echoes the intensity and intricacies of music by Two Steps From Hell, a music production company that creates soundtracks for movies and movie trailers. Experience a moment of pure physicality as our dancers dive into the floorwork heavy choreography of the piece.

Join us for a wonderful evening of dance and experience the exhilarating sensations of Flying & Falling! Visit textureballet.org for tickets and more info!

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