"Proprio"Â (2007) is a rhythmic and structurally dense, abstract ballet. It draws its inspiration from Sewell's recent work on a project called PRIO that uses the physical process of multiple coordination to develop brain power to enhance learning and athletic performance. The costumes feature fiber lighting to create digital renderings of dancers in motion.
Prompted by a phase of interest in lieder and arias, Sewell set out to discover, in "Opera Moves"Â (1991), how ballet dancers might represent the coloratura and dramatic exaggeration of the operatic diva. The results are reflected in scenes from several operas, transformed into their tragic or comedic ballet equivalents.
"Chair Bones"Â (2001) is a solo created originally for JSB Artistic Associate Sally Rousse by Fernandez, ballet master for LINES Contemporary Ballet in San Francisco. It will be danced by Emily Tyra. -- www.jsballet.org
Posted January 29th, 2007 by ruzik_tuzik
