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| repertory: family programming |
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Family Programming Pascal Rioult Dance Theatre presents two classic, contemporary tales of ageless wonder. Firebird and Small Steps, Tiny Revolutions create a thrilling program of dance for audiences, young and old alike. The power of youthful innocence to bring new life to a cynical and troubled world is the common theme of these two very different dance works. Rioult uses gifted child dancers with his company of superb performers to create powerful and eloquent images of hope and redemption. Small Steps, Tiny Revolutions, commissioned by Lehigh University and set to an original score (Steven Sametz), tells the story of a young boy and his estranged father. The boy's forbidden desire to dance leads him into the fantastic land of the shapes and his father's poignant search to find him shows the transforming power of love. Whimsical sets, costumes and dramatic lighting create the environment through which the boy, his father and the audience make their magical and touching journey. Geared for young people and family audiences, Small Steps actively involves local students in the creative process through a series of workshops, giving them a special opportunity to perform on stage with professional dancers. Premiered January 26, 2008. Firebird: Firebird Suite presents an original revision of this mythic story of good versus evil; a community of lost souls brought back to humanity through the magical intervention of a small child – the symbolic phoenix of hope and rebirth. Breathtaking sets and lighting enhance masterful choreography to create an unforgettable theatrical experience. This Firebird is emotionally evocative and intellectually stimulating; it "turns a potential cliché into essential truth." (The New York Times, 2004) Running time: 23 minutes. |