Father’s Day Weekend launches the company’s 22nd season of experimental interdisciplinary works in Philadelphia. The program, choreographed by Artistic director, Anne-Marie Mulgrew features three works; Salt, a Philadelphia premiere, Tears of Joy, a playful romp incorporating six large colorful exercise balls and excerpts from The Hidden River Project featuring live music by “guitar virtuoso” Keith Calmes. The concert showcases some of Philadelphia’s finest dancers: Elrey Belmonti, Joseph Cicala, Lindsay DeLooze, Frances Gremillion, Anne-Marie Mulgrew and Rebecca Patek.
Inspired by Mark Kurlansky’s fascinating book, “Salt, a World History,” SALT, an ensemble work, investigates sensations, memories and rituals associated with salt, a vital component in the functioning of cells. The stage set consists of a silver tub and pounds of salt to demarcate stage areas. The choreography features eye-catching lifts, weighted drops and suspensions. SALT is set to music by Elliott Sharp, Prem Joshua, Rick Wakeman, Biddu Orchestra and Matt Haimovitz.
“Tears of Joy” examines the interplay between the human figure and an everyday object (an inflatable exercise ball). Through a series of five vignettes, dancers roll, collide, caress, toss, ride, float, squeeze and interact creating powerful images that reflect basic human desires.
“The Hidden River Project,” (excerpt) features original guitar music performed live by Juilliard trained-guitarist Keith Calmes and dancer Rebecca Patek. This excerpt is from a large-scale site-specific public work created for the newly developed Schuylkill River Banks re-imagined for a concert setting. Calmes views his music as “pads for Ms. Mulgrew’s choreography.” Calmes and Mulgrew have collaborated on the acclaimed “Hans Project” and “The Keith Suite.”
AMM & DCO is supported in-part by Pennsylvania Council on the Arts Partners Stream Program administered through GPCA, The Philadelphia Cultural Fund and generous individuals.
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