Ballet West artistic director Adam Sklute considers the works of the company’s new dance concert “unexpected gems,” all of which showcase the company’s athletic and theatrical ability.
Just the kind of program to help celebrate his 10th anniversary as artistic director.
The triple-bill, opening Friday, April 13, features a variety of contemporary works: David Bintley’s contemporary reimagining of the Bard’s famous characters; Czech choreographer Jiu0159í Kylián’s “Return to a Strange Land,” a tribute to his late mentor; and American modern-dance pioneer Merce Cunningham’s “Summerspace.“
“Return to a Strange Land” was one of Sklute’s favorite works to perform as a dancer, while he especially appreciates the collaboration of art, music and dance in “Summerspace.