Complexions Contemporary Ballet: 4/11 - 4/13/08

Conceived by Dwight Rhoden and Desmond Richardson, Complexions Contemporary Ballet has always sought to distinguish itself by grounding their cutting-edge choreography and original music within the roots of classical dance. The power of their dancers and the electricity of their performances are showcased in two exciting programs on stage at the Dorothy Chandler Pavilion.
Program A features the Southern California premiere of Loose Change, a dramatic solo created for Richardson by actor Taye Diggs and Rhoden's Chapters, set to the timeless music of Marvin Gaye with songs like "What's Going On" and "I Want You."

Program B includes Pretty Gritty Suite, a homage to the music of Nina Simone with soulful classics like "Feelin' Good" and "I Put a Spell on You." This program also features Richardson in the graceful solo, Lament and Bound by guest choreographer Nicolo Forti.

Both programs include Rhoden's Dear Frederic set to Chopin and Moody Booty Blues.

PERFORMANCE DATES/TIMES
Friday, April 11, 7:30 PM (Program A) ***
Saturday, April 12, 7:30 PM (Program B)
Sunday, April 13, 2:00 PM (Program B)

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*** On Friday, April 11, Center Dance Arts will host Night Fever -- a phenomenal opening night party to celebrate the return of Complexions Contemporary Ballet to the Music Center stages. Join Friends of Center Dance or Center Dance Arts online now at www.musiccenter.org/support/cda.html and you will be invited to this historically sold-out event! Dance the night away on the fifth floor of the Dorothy Chandler Pavilion with the dancers of the company and fellow members!

PRE-PERFORMANCE LECTURES
Join Jodie Gates, Founder/Artistic Director of the Laguna Dance Festival, Professor of Dance UC Irvine and former Rehearsal Director for Complexions, as she leads the pre-performance discussions beginning one hour prior to each performance in the Dorothy Chandler Pavilion Grand Hall.

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• Center
• Dance

[DancingDarling17]

Wish I could move like that haha. Desmond is lovely Teehee.

[iROCKThis4life]

hey, ive dance there before!!!

[jewelsbabe9]

I LOVE COMPLEXIONS!!! They are all such strong dancers with perfect lines!