choreographed by Amber Perkins
Ritual is a dramatic and breathtaking physical duet set to the poignant music of Arvo part. Ritual showcases then technical brilliance of the dancers in a primal/mating ritual between a man and a women that will leave the audience spellbound.
Ritual is a visual display of sculptural elegance to the hauntingly beautiful music of ARVO Part. Moving through phases of emotional tension and release, the 2 dancers create a dramatic interplay between attraction and control in a ballet of intensity, strength and balance. "Church of Nations" by Kevin Iega Jeffwas catalyzed by a television news broadcast in which President Bush, just hours before the invasion of Iraq, was quoted as saying that he had consulted his spiritual advisor and he was given consent to go to war. "Church of Nations" poses the question-Should the house(s) in which we worship give consent to death and destruction in the name of God? The empty chair represents religious leaders who do not endorse war.