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Chicago Repertory Ballet Presents Work Set to Beethoven on 4/25
Chicago Repertory Ballet presents an evening of new works, including piece set to Beethoven, at Studio5 on April 25.
Evanston, Ill. — Now in its 8th Season, Chicago Repertory Ballet, Chicago’s premiere contemporary ballet company, is pleased to present “Ballet Now,” an evening of new works that blend the virtuosity of classical movement with the innovations of 20th century modern dance, at Studio5 in Evanston on April 25 at 7:30 p.m.
The highlight of the program is a season premiere entitled “Immortable Beloved,” set to music by Beethoven, in honor of the 250th anniversary of his birth. The piece is choreographed by Mariana Oliveira, an acclaimed choreographer who has created new works for the New York City Ballet Choreographic Institute, the Nashville Ballet, Milwaukee Ballet, Kansas City Ballet, Joffrey Ballet Academy and others.
Other pieces in the program will include:
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· "(Re)Connect," a new work by Wade Schaaf, with a world premiere score by Matty Mattsson
· “All You Need Is…” by Taylor Mitchell, a comedy to the music of Offenbach and other French songs
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· “Anderson Sweet,” a collection of light-hearted pieces set to the music of Leroy Anderson, choreographed by Wade Schaaf.
Tickets for the performance are $25 in advance and $30 at the door. Student tickets are $15 in advance and $20 at the door. The performance is appropriate for all ages and advanced tickets are now on sale at http://studio5.dance.
Studio5
Where: 1934 Dempster St., Evanston, IL 60202
Info: 847-328-6683 or http://studio5.dance/
About Studio5
Studio5 is a performing arts venue that opened in Evanston in 2016, bringing professional dance, music, and spoken word events to a 128-seat theater. Founded and curated by Dance Center Evanston director Béa Rashid and Emmy-award winning composer and jazz musician Steve Rashid, Studio5 provides North Shore arts-goers with a venue that is both state-of-the-art and intimate, connecting audiences and artists. Studio5 boasts great sight lines; comfortable seats; excellent sound; ample, free parking; and a cash bar that opens a half an hour before each performance.
