The music of Sinatra, a sneaker ballet, and daring athleticism come together in On Stage. Twyla Tharp’s Nine Sinatra Songs, Justin Peck’s The Times Are Racing, and Ulysses Dove’s masterpiece Vespers unite for a night of American choreographic innovation. Presenting all three works for the first time, BalletMet’s artists waltz, spin and reach their way through the stage lights.
Elements of every production such as show length, casting, dates, times, and entry policies are subject to change.
NINE SINATRA SONGS
Choreographer: Twyla Tharp
Since graduating from Barnard College in 1963, Ms. Tharp has choreographed more than one hundred sixty works: one hundred twenty-nine dances, twelve television specials, six Hollywood movies, four full-length ballets, four Broadway shows and two figure skating routines. She received one Tony Award, two Emmy Awards, nineteen honorary doctorates, the Vietnam Veterans of America President’s Award, the 2004 National Medal of the Arts, the 2008 Jerome Robbins Prize, and a 2008 Kennedy Center Honor. Her many grants include the John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Fellowship. She is a member of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences, the American Philosophical Society, and an Honorary Member of the American Academy of Arts and Letters.
VESPERS
Choregrapher: Ulysses Dove
Ulysses Dove’s (1947—1996) works can be seen in the repertories of several major dance companies throughout the world. He is acclaimed by The New York Times as a “choreographer with a bold new voice.” A native of Columbia, South Carolina, Ulysses began studying dance at Boggs Academy in Georgia. During college he continued studying modern dance and ballet with such teachers as Carolyn Tate, Xenia Chilstowa, Jack Moore, Judith Dunn, Bertram Ross, Helen McGehee, Mary Hinkson, and repertory with José Limon. After receiving his B.A. in dance from Bennington College, Ulysses moved to New York City where he studied with Maggie Black and Alfredo Carvino, and performed with the companies of Mary Anthony and Pearl Lang.
THE TIMES ARE RACING
Choreographer: Justin PeckPresenting
Sponsors: Rick Braveheart and Barbara Braham
JUSTIN PECK is a Tony Award winning choreographer, director, filmmaker, and dancer based in New York City.
He is currently the acting Resident Choreographer of New York City Ballet. After attending the School of American Ballet at Lincoln Center from 2003-2006, Justin was invited to join the New York City Ballet as a dancer in 2006. As a performer, Justin has danced a vast repertoire of works by George Balanchine, Jerome Robbins, Alexei Ratmansky, Lynn Taylor-Corbett, Benjamin Millepied, Christopher Wheeldon, and many others. In 2013, Justin was promoted to the rank of Soloist, performing full-time through 2019 with the company.
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 13, 2023
SENIOR DRESS REHEARSAL
11:00 a.m.
Davidson Theatre
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 13, 2023
8:00 p.m.
Davidson Theatre
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 14, 2023
8:00 p.m.
Davidson Theatre
SUNDAY, OCTOBER 15, 2023
2:00 p.m.
Davidson Theatre
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 19, 2023
7:30 p.m.
Davidson Theatre
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 20, 2023
8:00 p.m.
Davidson Theatre
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 21, 2023
8:00 p.m.
Davidson Theatre