Kanopy Redux: No Limits

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Shawn Harper

Three people in dance poses.

Kanopy Dance Company dancers.

This program from Kanopy Dance Company includes some blasts from the past, including works by co-artistic directors Robert Cleary (“Bound and Determined” and “Primavera”) and Lisa Thurrell (“Cassandra's Cry”). Also on the program: “Views of the Fleeting World,” newly commissioned by Kanopy from former Martha Graham Dance Company principal dancer Pascal Rioult, who worked with Kanopy during a March residency to choreograph the piece. Performances take place at 7 p.m., Oct. 20; 7:30 p.m., Oct. 21; 5 and 8 p.m., Oct. 22; and 1 and 4 p.m., Oct. 23.

media release:  Kanopy Redux: No Limits is a debut of new works/reconstructed works as well as iconic Kanopy favorites. Expect impossibly exquisite physical dance that will defy the limits for human movement and lavish, custom costuming. Renowned world class dancer and choreographer, Pascal Rioult (Rioult), directs the Kanopy Company in  his signature masterwork “Views of the Fleeting World, (“Views”). Restaged works will include Lisa Thurrell’s poignant “Cassandra’s Cry “and Robert E. Cleary’s joyful “Primavera” and the bold + spirited “Bound and Determined”.

Rioult’s “Views”, a series of  7 dreams/meditations  performed in ensembles and as three duet groups, is a rare artistic treat that intertwines the parallels in Bach’s music and Asian culture Projected watercolor paintings-- evoking Japanese woodblock prints, provide the backdrop for Views and recorded nature sounds are played during the transition between its sections. Rioult’s original costumes for Views, designed and fabricated by the renowned Karen Young  and inspired by the hearth tones in nature as well as by the pleated pants/skirts worn by the Samurais in ancient Japan-- will be utilized in Kanopy’s production.

Kanopy Dance is the only professional company, (other than Rioult Dance NY), to perform Views, regarded as an extremely demanding contemporary dance, both technically and emotionally. Rioult was a principal dancer for the Martha Graham Dance Company , interpreting many of the most prestigious roles in the Graham repertory, including the “Christ” figure in Graham’s El Penitente, dancing with guest artist Mikhail Baryshnikov. In 1994, Rioult also founded the critically acclaimed Rioult Dance NY, which performed internationally.

Kanopy Redux: No Limits Performing at Overture’s Promenade Hall THU Oct 20, 7PM; FRI Oct 21, 7:30PM; SAT Oct 22, 5 & 8PM; SUN Oct 23, 1 & 4PM. Tickets (reserved seating): $40;Groups: 4 or more $35;Ages 18 & under $20;Students $20 Overture.org (608) 258-4141.