the performance calendar for Nov.-Jan. 2016
February 5 CloudGateDanceTheatre ofTaiwan
“When you’re talking aboutCloudGate,magic is not too strong a word.”—TimeOut.
Togetherwith theCrowCollectionofAsianArt,TITASPresents a visually stunning and thought-provoking dance, Rice, by the interna- tionally celebrated choreographer,LinHwai-min. The formidable CloudGate dancers, trained inQiGong and internalmartial arts, enact a human drama parallel to the life cycle of rice. The inspiration for Rice came fromthe landscape and story ofChihshang in theEast RiftValley of
Taiwan.Acinematographer spent two years on location capturing the cultivation of rice: flooding, sprouting, harvesting and
burning.ChoreographerLinHwai-minhas created exuberant yet powerfulmovementswoven through Soil, Sunlight,Wind,Water and Fire, telling the story of the land. February 5, 2016 at 8:00 pmat the WinspearOperaHouse, 2401 Flora St.,Dallas, TX75201.
214-880-0202.www.attpac.org/titas/
Pictured: CloudGate’s “Rice.”
February 13 Balletboyz
“Aparadox ofmuscular impact andweightless flight.”—The Guardian.
Acompany ofmen, BalletBoyz®
has quickly
established itself as one of the most original and innovative forces inmodern dance: revo- lutionizing traditional pro- gramming and collaborating with awide range of cutting- edge talents. Technical, athletic and stunning artistry has quicklymadeBalletBoyz®
an
international sensation. FoundersMichaelNunnand WilliamTrevitt have been hailed as pioneers formaking dance accessible and reaching awider audience through their celebrated stage and tele- visionwork.TITASPresents enthusiasticallywelcomes themtoDallas. February 13, 2016 at 8:00 pmat theWinspearOpera House, 2401 Flora St.,Dallas, TX75201. 214-880-0202.
www.attpac.org/titas/
Pictured:Balletboyz performing Christopher Wheeldon’s “Mesmerics.” Photo:George Piper
DANCE!NORTHTEXAS a publication of the dance council of north texas vol 18 • no. 4
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