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5 Decades II
Janis Brenner & Dancers Presents New Work
Known for its emotionally authentic and theatrically diverse programming, Janis Brenner & Dancers presents its 2011 New York season led by veteran choreographer/dancer/artistic director Janis Brenner.
Following last year’s highly acclaimed production of 5 Decades, Brenner returns with 5 Decades II -another unique presentation of five multifarious works from 1929 to present day.
Due to the overwhelming response of 5 Decades, Brenner felt compelled to succeed it with an even more captivating sequel. “Our predecessors left us with such a vast dance repertoire,” explains Brenner. “Its our responsibility to share these works with the younger generation of dancers and audiences and help keep these gems alive through public performance.”
Brenner will dance two brief solos from 1929, Seraphic Song and Pastorale by Mary Wigman.
Representing the 1970s will be the kinetic, sensuous duet from Murray Louis’ full-length ballet Cleopatra (1976), not seen in New York in three decades.
Rounding out the program are three works by Janis Brenner: a charged duet from Pieces of Trust (1987 and ’89); a revival of the company’s signature work heartSTRINGS (1998) which coincidentally premiered at Danspace Project; and a world premiere entitled The Mind-Stuff Variations, featuring the full company.
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