The 22nd Season of sjDANCEco opens their Annual Fall Performance with ELEVATE, featuring cutting-edge choreography by Bay Area and international choreographers that ignite passion, imagination and push boundaries in the world of contemporary and classic modern dance. Their long-standing partnership with the San José Chamber Orchestra marries dance and music for an experience that will elevate one's spirit. "This is sjDANCEco's 22nd year in nurturing the creative spirit of professional dance artists and to inspire diverse audiences to discover dance," said Artistic Director Maria Basile. "Through consistent excellence in curating this performance, sjDANCEco strives to instill a lasting appreciation for world class dance."
CHOREOGRAPHERS: Nhan Ho, Natasha Adorlee, Hsiang Hsiu Lin, Fred Mathews, and Maria Basile
THE PROGRAM:
Onus explores the intense emotional and physical journey that defines an artist's path. Choreography by Nhan Ho. Original music by Michael Wall created for Nhan's choreography.
Meraki is a contemporary dance piece that explores self-perception through human interactions. Choreography by Natasha Adorlee. Music by Oliver Davis: Dance Concerto movement 2, Fiddlelicks movement 2, Clarity Additional music: Algo Contigo by Chico Navarro Vocalist Rita Payés. Cantos de Pilon, No 2: Venezuelan folksong. Vocalist Soledad Bravo
Rising III - This World Premiere is about the harsh and deep emotional conflicting feelings experienced in the wake of the pandemic. Choreography by Hsiang Hsiu Lin. Music by Ezio Bosso from Road Signs Variations.
Solaris is about harnessing the sun’s energy to bring about the movement in the dance. Choreography by Fred Mathews. Music by Richard Cameron-Wolfe created specifically for Fred Matthews and in this presentation combines recorded prepared piano intertwined with live string improvisation.
Hologram (excerpt) Tango. This duet is about relating to another person with passion and sensitivity. Choreography by Maria Basile. Music: Toccata and Tango by Mona Lyn Resse.
Facets is a solo performed by dancer Danielle Noda that is basen on a collection of some of the choreographer’s favorite movements and impressions from a life-time career as a dancer. Choreography by Maria Basile. Music: J.S. Bach: BWV 853 - Prelude in E Flat Minor (excerpt). Pianist Michael Touchi.
sjDANCEco ignites the spirit of dance.