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Madison Ballet’s Lift Every Voice Virtual Dance Production Returns
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
January 31, 2022
Madison Ballet’s Lift Every Voice Virtual Dance Production Returns
Debuting four new works by choreographers of color
Madison, WI – Expanding on the success of their first film series in spring 2021, Madison Ballet’s Lift Every Voice 2022 will premiere this February 13th with four brand-new contemporary works by local choreographers of color. This free virtual production will guide audiences in an exploration of thought-provoking themes through progressive ballet movement.
Lift Every Voice 2022 features pairings of choreographer and filmmaker resulting in four brand-new works: Choreographer Morgan Williams of Water Street Dance and filmmaker John Carlo Rosillo present Love Suites; Choreographer Jacob Ashley EL of Madison Ballet and filmmaker John Urban of Big Dreamers United present Away/Return; Choreographer Yaqi Wu of ArtEast Dance Studio and filmmaker Aaron Granat present Meet; and choreographer Yu-Jhe Sun of Madison Ballet and filmmaker Dave Alcorn present Love Dream.
“We are thrilled to be able to expand this year’s production to feature an additional choreographer and their new work. Lift Every Voice is just one way Madison Ballet is working to highlight choreographers of color in our community, and we look forward to seeing the project continue to grow each year,” says Artistic Director Sara Stewart Schumann.
These works feature striking contemporary movement while grounded in classical ballet, addressing themes of love, connection, and culture. The film medium gives the choreographers and dancers a wonderful collaborative tool, allowing them to incorporate additional Madison artists and unique performance locations, transporting viewers to inspiration previously unimagined.
Viewers can turn their screening of Lift Every Voice into the perfect Valentine’s Day date with the “Madison Ballet Pack” from Table Wine in Madison. For $50, audiences will receive a bottle of wine, chocolates, cheese, sausage, and crackers, with proceeds going to support Madison Ballet’s artists. To order, visit www.tablewinemadison.com/order and request the “Madison Ballet Pack” on the form. Packs will be available for pick up starting Monday, February 7th.
Lift Every Voice will premiere for free on February 13th at 6 pm and will be available online through February 28th, 2022. Register to watch at www.madisonballet.org/lift-every-voice-2022.
This project is generously supported by the Madison Community Foundation.
For 40 years, Madison Ballet has been an integral part of the vibrant Dane County arts community. Full-scale productions of inspiring traditional ballets, innovative contemporary performances, and the timeless holiday tradition of “The Nutcracker” reach more than 13,000 people each year. The School of Madison Ballet empowers students of all ages and skill levels with the poise, confidence, discipline, and fundamental life skills intrinsic to the study of dance. Outreach programming, presented in partnership with dozens of local school and community groups, enriches thousands of young people’s lives by introducing them to the joy of dance.
Contact: Lexi Janssen, Marketing Manager
Phone: 262-402-2358
Email: lexi@madisonballet.org
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