The Man in Black

An Evening of Three Works

March 23-25, 2012

The Man in Black
Choreographed by James Kudelka
Music by Johnny Cash

1st Flash
Choreographed by Jorma Elo
Music by Jean Sibelius

Moments of Dis
Choreographed by Juel Lane
Music by Quentin "EQ" Johnson

James Kudelka's The Man in Black delivers imaginative choreography over hits and hidden gems by rockabilly legend Johnny Cash. Also on the program, Jorma Elo's ultra-modern 1st Flash astonishes with speed and athleticism and demonstrates why he was singled out as a "talent to follow" in The New York Times' Year in Review. In Moments of Dis, Atlanta-based choreographer Juel Lane examines the implications of the prefix "dis": Sometimes we become disillusioned, disrespectful, or dishonest with our personal choices in life. When we start to discern what is the truth, we can truly explore and manage our psyche.

What people are saying about The Man in Black:

"Ingenious...one of the finest works I've seen this season...In smartly crafted and marvelously danced vignettes, Kudelka tied his choreography to the emotions expressed in Cash's music. The late singer's gravelly voice, with its haunting heartbeat, drove each of the soulful dance sections." - Dance Magazine

What people are saying about 1st Flash:

"Jorma Elo's 1st Flash is a reminder that the young Finnish choreographer has already developed an unmistakable style...as for me, I wish it would never end." - Boston Globe