Elements

Sinuous… Striking … Soulful … Stirring…

To honor the 100th birthday of one of the 20th century’s most influential artists, the The Gerald Arpino Foundation announces a multi-year Centennial Celebration of the late choreographer’s life and works. Ballet companies and university dance programs around the country will perform Arpino’s works during the 2022–23 and 2023–24 seasons. The culminating Chicago Centennial Celebration performances take place September 23 and 24 at the Auditorium Theatre, 50 E. Ida B. Wells Drive.

Choreographers of Elements:

Caleb Mitchell- World Premiere

Juan Rodriguez- World Premiere

Yoshito Sakuraba- World Premiere

Gerald Arpino- “Light Rain,” Newport Premiere

Artistic Director, Danielle Genest- “Skeleton Crew,” Live Audience Premiere