Grand Rapids Ballet presents

MOVEMEDIA

        DANCE/MEDIA/INNOVATION

featuring Artist-in-Residence Olivier Wevers

Dance works merging visual elements of sets, props, costumes
and lighting, framed by technology and digital media to
enhance the body in space.

MOVEMEDIA:
Program I: March 23-24
Program II: April 6-7
Peter Martin Wege Theatre

Read the Program I review on mlive!

Tickets: $40 for two-program pack; $25 individually.
Individual tickets available at the Ballet Box Office or Ticketmaster.
Two-program pack only available at the Ballet: 616.454.4771, ext. 10.


"We are thrilled to announce a new dance series that will accelerate creativity and culture, mixing multimedia and choreography for two weekends of stunning new works. The pieces created for MOVEMEDIA will be added to the Company's repertoire that includes existing works by master choreographers and new interpretations of classic full-length productions - creating a new subculture of dance," says Artistic Director Patricia Barker.

This year, MOVEMEDIA’s Artist-in-Residence is Olivier Wevers, a widely acclaimed choreographer and the winner of this year’s Princess Grace Award. Grand Rapids Ballet will be presenting three of Wevers’ works along with three collaborative works with GVSU faculty: Shawn T. Bible, Assistant Professor of Dance; Dale Schriemer, Associate Professor, Director of Opera Theatre; and Calin Radulescu, Affiliate Professor of Dance and former GRBC dancer. Two of Grand Rapids Ballet’s current company dancers, Rachael Riley and Francis Lawrence, will also be showcasing choreography. Rachael has a diverse background in dance and her unique style of movement is captivating. Francis, originally from Australia, has a rich background in modern technique will bring a brilliant twist to his work.

Program I
March 23 & 24 at 7:30 pm

Fragments
Grand Rapids premiere
choreography: Olivier Wevers

Why We Write
2012 world premiere
choreography: Shawn T. Bible

Disconnect
2012 world premiere
choreography: Francis Lawrence

This is Not a Rain Coat
Grand Rapids premiere
choreography: Olivier Wevers


Program II
April 6 & 7 at 7:30 pm

Dream
2012 world premiere
choreography: Rachael Riley

Rueckert Song
2012 world premiere
choreography: Patricia Barker
vocalist: Dale Schriemer
pianist: James Barnett

Reflections
2012 world premiere
choreography: Calin Radulescu

The Sofa
2012 world premiere
choreography: Olivier Wevers