Ulysses Dove

Choreographer

Choreographers

Experience Ulysses Dove’s transcendent choreography in “Vespers,” a mesmerizing piece originally crafted for the Dayton Contemporary Dance Company in 1986. Infused with raw energy and profound grace, the phenomenal Ailey women bring this dramatic work to life, embodying Dove’s bold artistic vision and daring athleticism.

Inspired by Dove’s memories of his grandmother’s place of worship, “Vespers” showcases the athleticism and grace of six female dancers propelled by Mikel Rouse’s profound electronic score. With its stark, ferocious quality, the piece captures the relentless drive of the dancers as they navigate rows of straight-back chairs.

Renowned for his innovative storytelling, Ulysses Dove is celebrated as one of modern ballet’s most visionary choreographers, as noted by Washington Ballet Artistic Director Edwaard Liang. Behind the scenes, Alfred Dove tirelessly preserves his brother’s legacy, ensuring that “Vespers” remains a poignant testament to the resilience of the human spirit.

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Edwaard Liang

Edwaard Liang

Murmuration Choreography by Edwaard Liang The work, commissioned by Houston Ballet, was inspired by the flight patterns of starlings, with hundreds of birds moving through the sky as one. Performed …

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George Balanchine

George Balanchine

Balanchine by no means eliminates the past; he continually uses it, but in a manner transformed for the uses and conditions of a shifting present. – Lincoln Kirstein, Mosaic: Memoirs …

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Gustavo Ramirez Sansano

Gustavo Ramirez Sansano

18 + 1 by Gustavo Ramirez Sansano Choreography by Gustavo Ramírez Sansano Music by Pérez Prado 18+1 is an exuberant work that celebrates Gustavo’s 19 years as a choreographer and  the vulnerability, care, …

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Ulysses Dove

Ulysses Dove

Choreographer

Ulysses Dove’s illustrious career spans decades and continents, marked by a relentless pursuit of artistic innovation and emotional depth. From his early days as a dancer with the Merce Cunningham Dance Company to his groundbreaking choreographic works for renowned companies like the Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater and the Paris Opera Ballet, Dove continually pushed the boundaries of contemporary dance. His choreography, characterized by its dynamic movement vocabulary and profound storytelling, has left an indelible mark on the dance world. With pieces like “Vespers,” Dove’s legacy lives on, inspiring audiences and dancers alike with its power and poignancy.

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