Contemporary Creations

Verb Ballets dancers, known for their elegance and versatility, will captivate fans with a powerful virtual program featuring contemporary works by nationally recognized choreographers. For over eleven years of award-winning works, Chicago-based choreographer Stephanie Martinez has moved her audiences along a journey guided by kinetic momentum. The company will debut a world premiere, World of Another, marked by a versatility that expands the boundaries of contemporary ballet movement. Internationally renowned choreographer Christopher L. Huggins is a former member of Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater. He has created ballets for Philadanco!, Alvin Ailey American Dance Theatre, and Dance Theatre of Harlem just to name a few. On the company, he will stage Love is… bringing smooth intricate partnering with heat and thrilling unrestraint. From Xi’an, China, choreographer Liu Mo will premiere a new captivating company work. His choreographic style melds together his training in Classical Chinese dance and the athleticism of acrobatics into ballet in a new and exciting way. Following the premiere performance, the show will be available via Verb’s streaming services for 48 hours.

General $25 / Student $10

Photo:  Jackie Sajewski