Bold Moves
The best of contemporary ballet at your doorstep | April 26-29
Featuring popular works of today, adventurous choreographers, and bold elevations into uncharted territory. This year’s Bold Moves includes powerful premieres and music by Chicago ensemble Eighth Blackbird. Plus, New York City Ballet star Justin Peck teams up with rock star Bryce Dessner.
Highlights:
- Cutting-edge choreography
- Live Music from Eighth Blackbird
- Two World Premieres
Murder Ballades: Justin Peck
MYOHO: Jennifer Archibald
Show Yourself To Me: Kate Weare
Murder Ballades: Composed by Bryce Dessner
learn to fly: Composed by David Lang
Pulse: Composed by Robert Honstein
Doublespeak: Composed by Nico Muhly
Cast: Composed by Jacob Cooper
Still Life with Avalanche: Composed by Missy Maszzoli
Performed live by Eighth Blackbird
Cincinnati Ballet Company Dancers
“…one of the smartest, most dynamic contemporary classical ensembles on the planet…”
Bold Moves Sponsors
Production Presenter
Peter T. Joseph Foundation
Eighth Blackbird Presenters
Rosemary & Mark Schlachter
Choreography Sponsors
Don Beck & Larry Enyon
Dick Antoine & Dorothy O’Brien
Joni Herschede Fund of the Greater Cincinnati Foundation
Scenic and Costume Sponsors
Lauren & Jimmy Miller
Tim & Tamela Zimmerman
Additional Support
Harry & Ann Santen
Special thanks to our Étoile women’s affinity group members and sponsors for supporting female choreography.