Awakening
Schedule
Tue Jul 04 2023 at 07:00 pm to 09:00 pm
Location
Awakening Theater At Wynn Las Vegas | Las Vegas, NV
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Battle uses his taut, ritualistic style to powerful effect in a dance that expertly balances chaos and resolution, dissonance and harmony. His first new work since becoming artistic director in 2011 is set to a symphonic score by frequent collaborator John Mackey. From a November 29, 2015 interview with Robert Battle in The New York Times: “'When I started the dance, I was thinking about Alvin [Ailey],' Mr. Battle said of the company’s founder. 'He’s always there, but I never knew him. So I was thinking of this dance as starting the moment after his death. When the dancers are running out of the wings, turning and running back in, it’s almost an internal chaos when the figure — the spirit — leaves the place.' Out of the chaos, a hero is born.... 'He’s almost a reluctant leader,' Mr. Battle said. 'It’s like Rite of Spring. You’re almost chosen. And he doesn’t quite understand what’s happening.... As much as he can stand in the center of the stage, there’s a part of him that somJoin us on Tuesday, July 4, 2023 at 19:00 pm for Awakening, at Awakening Theater At Wynn Las Vegas, Nevada, United States of America, Don't miss your chance, Get your tickets for Awakening today!
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