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THE COMPANIES

Company
Andrea Allmon
Rafael Bejarano
Nardia Boodoo
Kimberly Cilento
Nicholas Cowden
Gilles Delellio
Kateryna Derechyna
Jessy Dick
Nicole Graniero
Ayano Kimura
Eun Won Lee
Lope Lim
Ariel Martinez
Tamako Miyazaki
Javier Morer
Ashley Murphy-Wilson
Stephen Nakagawa
Andile Ndlovu
Maki Onuki
Samara Rittinger
Oscar Sanchez
Noura Sander
Stephanie Sorota
Brittany Stone
Vladimir Tapkharov

The Company Dancers of The Washington Ballet are represented by the American Guild of Musical Artists (AFL-CIO) for the purpose of collective bargaining.

Studio Company
Rony Baseman
Abigail Brent
Catherine Doherty
Misha Glouchkova
Andrey Maciano
Ethan Slocomb
Paolo Tarini
Harry Warshaw
Jie-Siou Wu

Peter Boal
Artistic Director

Ellen Walker
Executive Director

Kent Stowell and Francia Russell
Founding Artistic Directors

Kiyon Ross
Associate Artistic Director

Emil de Cou
Music Director/Principal Conductor

Christina Siemens
Principal Company Pianist

Anne Dabrowski, Otto Neubert, Giovanni Villalobos
Rehearsal Directors

Norbert Herriges
Technical Director

Meleta Buckstaff
Costume Shop Manager

Reed Nakayama
Resident Lighting Designer/Coordinator

Josh Archibald-Seiffer
Conductor/Company Pianist

Sandra Barrack
Production Stage Manager

The Dancers and Stage Managers of Pacific Northwest Ballet are members of AGMA - the American Guild of Musical Artists, AFL-CIO

The Program

Live Music By

猫咪AVOpera House Orchestra

10,000 Dreams: A Celebration of Asian Choreography

The Washington Ballet

home-coming

In the face of loss and dislocation, our reality becomes elusive.

In the prologue, we see a woman distraught.

Her memory of him is convoluted and distant. Only in sleep does she begin to sense him. In her dreams, a chorus of selves, representing different parts of her, struggle to connect with memories of him. Her chorus summons his ghosts. They almost reconnect, and she wakes unsettled.

Returning to sleep, her chorus mourns the loss of him. Through suffering, there is a release—a flood of memory: his ghosts come back to her.

The woman wakes, remembering; she found what she had lost.

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Intermission

Choo San Goh Tribute Film

Curator: Jane Raleigh

Executive Producer: Grace Swihart

Camera Operator: Ben Janusz

Choo San Goh (1948–1987) was a visionary choreographer and dancer whose groundbreaking work continues to captivate audiences worldwide. Born in Singapore, Mr. Goh's remarkable talent quickly propelled him to the forefront of the dance world.

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Ballet West

Play on Impulse

(World Premiere: June 5, 2024)

Choreography: Caili Quan

Music: Bjork, The Cardigans, Deee-Lite, Elvis Presley, The Velvet Underground

Costume Design: Jason Hadley

Lighting Design: Julie E. Ballard

By combining movement that ranges from very pedestrian to highly complex technical steps, Quan creates a dialogue between dancers using different idioms. For this ballet, she has chosen a mix of different music to create a tapestry filled with humor, joy, and expression.

Intermission

Pacific Northwest Ballet

The Veil Between Worlds

(World Premiere: June 21, 2021)

Choreography: Edwaard Liang

Music: Oliver Davis

Presented under license by G. Schirmer, Inc. o/b/o Eaton Music Ltd., copyright owners.

Conductor: Emil de Cou

Violinist: Michael Jinsoo Lim

Costume Design: Mark Zappone

Lighting Design: Reed Nakayama

I

Ensemble

II

James Kirby Rogers and Leah Terada 

Ensemble

III   

Dylan Wald 

IV  

Cecilia Iliesiu and Ezra Thomson

Angelica Generosa and Kuu Sakuragi 

Jonathan Batista and Leta Biasucci 

James Kirby Rogers and Leah Terada 

V

Elle Macy and Dylan Wald

VI

Ensemble

I

Ensemble

II

Luther DeMyer and Lily Wills

Ensemble

III

Lucien Postlewaite 

IV

Cecilia Iliesiu and Ezra Thomson

Angelica Generosa and Mark Cuddihee

Jonathan Batista and Ashton Edwards 

Luther DeMyer and Lily Wills

V

Leta Biasucci and Lucien Postlewaite

VI

Ensemble

In his first work for Pacific Northwest Ballet, The Veil Between Worlds, choreographer Edwaard Liang explores our common search for spiritual and physical connection. Accompanied by Oliver Davis’ alternately energetic and serene score, a cast of ten seeks each other within that place between perceived reality and fantasy. Liang invites the audience as well to suspend time and space, move beyond the barriers that separate us as individuals, and join with the dancers in their creative universe.

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The Program

A Short Film in Honor of Choo San Goh

Curator: Jane Raleigh

Executive Producer: Grace Swihart

Camera Operator: Ben Janusz

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Singapore Ballet

Momentum

(World Premiere: November 1981)

Choreography: Choo San Goh

Music: Sergei Prokofiev

Costume Design: Keto Dancewear

Lighting Design: Venus Gulbranson

Stage Manager: Fae Tan

Described by The New York Times as “exciting” and “fluid”, Momentum stands as one of Choo San Goh’s most beloved works. This ballet exhibits Goh’s excellence in craft as the movement captures the grandiosity and drama of the Prokofiev score it is set to. Momentum’s breakneck pace and lush choreography are sure to delight Kennedy Center audiences as it has many a dance lover since its creation for the Joffrey Ballet in 1981.

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Kintsugi

(World Premiere: June 21,2024)

Choreography: Georgina Pazcoguin “The Rogue Ballerina”

Music: Andy Akiho

Author of Words: Jun Kaneko

Costume Design: FernNY

Lighting Design: Venus Gulbranson

Performed by Georgina Pazcoguin and Ricardo Barrett

I want my sculptures to shake the air around them. To stand just like they should be there, in that space and at that time.

- Jun Kaneko 

Special thanks to Gibney Dance in New York City for their in-kind donation of studio space for the creation of this work.

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Ballet West

Amber Waves

(World Premiere: March 24, 2022)

Choreography: Phil Chan

Music: Huang Ruo, MEDITATION ON “AMERICA THE BEAUTIFUL” commissioned by Min Kwon. Used by arrangement with European American Music Distributors Company, agent for Future In REverse (FIRE), publisher and copyright owner.

Lighting Design: Julie E. Ballard

Costumes: Jason Hadley

Pianist: Min Kwon

Dancers: Emily Adams and Hadriel Diniz

Amber Waves was created to a musical improvisation on the iconic “America the Beautiful” by composer Huang Ruo. This duet is a riff on the contrast between the idealism and optimism of the American Dream, and the sometimes-harsh realities that immigrants face when arriving to our shores. Yet, we still hope and strive for that ideal — as if we have a choice?

Huang Ruo’s MEDITATION ON “AMERICA THE BEAUTIFUL” is used by arrangement with European American Music Distributors Company, agent for Future In REverse (FIRE), publisher and copyright owner.

Intermission

Dana Tai Soon Burgess Dance Company

A Tribute to Marian Anderson (2020)

Duet Number One

Choreography: Dana Tai Soon Burgess

Dancers: Joan Ayap and Felipe Oyarzun Moltedo

Rehearsal Director: Anne Sidney

Collaborative Pianist: Dana Nichole Scott

Soprano: Millicent Scarlett

Music: Von ewiger Liebe, Op. 43, No. 1 by Johannes Brahms

Costumes: Sigrid Johannesdöttir

A Tribute to Marian Anderson premiered in 2020 at the National Portrait Gallery in relation to the “One Life: Marian Anderson” exhibition and is choreographed to music from Marian Anderson’s European songbook.

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Goh Ballet with dancers from The National Ballet of China

Ballade

(World Premiere: June 1986, Queen Elizabeth Theatre, Vancouver Canada)

Choreography: Choo San Goh

Music: Ballade for Piano and Orchestra in F-Sharp Major, Op. 19 by Gabriel Fauré

Staged by: Chan Hon Goh C.M., D.Litt

Costume Production: Yue Songshan

Lighting Design: Venus Gulbranson

Dancers: Zhao Xinyue, Zhou Yue, Guan Chongzheng, Chang Sinuo, Sun Pengxiang

In 1986, Choo San Goh created Ballade as a heartfelt dedication to his niece, Chan Hon Goh, who was just 16 years old at the time. Enthralled by her exuberance and passion, Ballade unfolds like a delicate tapestry, weaving together the beauty of innocence, the joy of discovery, and the transformative power of dance. With each movement, the piece becomes a journey of self-discovery, as dancers explore their connections with each other and reveal the depths of their own identities. Goh's choreography is a testament to the boundless potential of youth and the enduring magnetism of artistic expression. Through Ballade, audiences are transported into a world where the purest emotions resonate with every whimsical motion.

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The Washington Ballet

Fives

(World Premiere: 1978, The Washington Ballet, Lisner Auditorium)

In the ballet Fives, considered by many to be the late choreographer’s signature work for The Washington Ballet, Choo San Goh’s trademark musicality and electric choreography shine. One of his earlier works for the company, Fives showcases the artistic voice that captivated audiences and critics alike over his ten years in Washington. Audiences are sure to appreciate Goh’s neoclassical take on ballet and catch a glimpse of his trailblazing style that seems daring even today.

The Program

Live Music By

猫咪AVOpera House Orchestra

10,000 Dreams: A Celebration of Asian Choreography

Houston Ballet

Elapse

(World Premiere: September 21, 2019)

Choreography: Disha Zhang

Music: Zeng Xiaogang

Costume Design: Disha Zhang

Lighting Design: Lisa J. Pinkham

Bridget Allinson-Kuhns, Jindallae Bernard, Jessica Collado, Aoi Fujiwara,

Mónica Gómez, Karina González, Madison Russo, Alyssa Springer

Henrique Barbosa, Ryo Kato, Riley McMurray, Saul Newport,

Samuel Rodriguez, Elivelton Tomazi, Connor Walsh, Jack Wolff

假如时光能回头

请你带我走；

假如时光能接受，

不再有分离和忧愁。

有人望着你，

自由的向前走；

我愿变作你，

从来就不回头。

假如时光换成我，

也要泪儿流；

假如我是那时光，

我也不回头。

TRANSLATION:

If the clock could turn back, let it take me away; 

If time was more forgiving, goodbyes and sorrows would disappear.

A stranger gazes at you, coming towards you freely;

If only I could be like you, never looking back.

If time were me, time will weep; 

if I were the time, may the past never be seen.

—Disha Zhang

Production underwriting by Anne and Albert Chao.

Tour Sponsors: Houston Methodist, The Fayez Sarofim & Co. Touring Fund

Intermission

A Short Film in Honor of Choo San Goh

Curator: Jane Raleigh

Executive Producer: Grace Swihart

Camera Operator: Ben Janus

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Ballet West

Somewhere in Time

(World Premiere: June 5, 2024)

Choreography: Zhong-Jing Fang

Assistant: Xiaoxiao Cao

Music: Deanna H. Choi

Costume Design: Jason Hadley

Lighting Design: Julie E. Ballard

The piece comprises three distinct movements, each with its own narrative. The first movement based in the past, evokes the empowerment of the Goddess; the second based in the present, delves into contemporary themes of love and relationships; the third movement explores the infinite expanse of the future, prompting reflection on the transient nature of human existence.

1st Movement

Goddess: Katlyn Addison

Couples:

Rylee Ann Rogers and Jordan Veit

Olivia Gusti and Tyler Gum

Claire Wilson and Jacob Hancock

Jazz Khai Bynum and Loren Walton

Kristina Pool and Anderson Duhan

Kye Cooley and Joseph Lynch

2nd Movement

Jenna Rae Herrera

Vinicius Lima

Amy Potter

Adrian Fry

David Huffmire

Olivia Gusti

Tyler Gum

Rylee Ann Rogers

Jordan Veit

3rd Movement
Entire Cast

Intermission

The Washington Ballet

Fives

(World Premiere: 1978, The Washington Ballet, Lisner Auditorium)

In the ballet Fives, considered by many to be the late choreographer’s signature work for The Washington Ballet, Choo San Goh’s trademark musicality and electric choreography shine. One of his earlier works for the company, Fives showcases the artistic voice that captivated audiences and critics alike over his ten years in Washington. Audiences are sure to appreciate Goh’s neoclassical take on ballet and catch a glimpse of his trailblazing style that seems daring even today.

The Program

Live Music By

猫咪AVOpera House Orchestra

10,000 Dreams: A Celebration of Asian Choreography

Houston Ballet

Elapse

(World Premiere: September 21, 2019)

Choreography: Disha Zhang

Music: Zeng Xiaogang

Costume Design: Disha Zhang

Lighting Design: Lisa J. Pinkham

Bridget Allinson-Kuhns, Jindallae Bernard, Jessica Collado, Aoi Fujiwara,

Mónica Gómez, Karina González, Madison Russo, Alyssa Springer

Henrique Barbosa, Ryo Kato, Riley McMurray, Saul Newport,

Samuel Rodriguez, Elivelton Tomazi, Connor Walsh, Jack Wolff

假如时光能回头

请你带我走；

假如时光能接受，

不再有分离和忧愁。

有人望着你，

自由的向前走；

我愿变作你，

从来就不回头。

假如时光换成我，

也要泪儿流；

假如我是那时光，

我也不回头。

TRANSLATION:

If the clock could turn back, let it take me away; 

If time was more forgiving, goodbyes and sorrows would disappear.

A stranger gazes at you, coming towards you freely;

If only I could be like you, never looking back.

If time were me, time will weep; 

if I were the time, may the past never be seen.

—Disha Zhang

Production underwriting by Anne and Albert Chao.

Tour Sponsors: Houston Methodist, The Fayez Sarofim & Co. Touring Fund

Intermission

A Short Film in Honor of Choo San Goh

Curator: Jane Raleigh

Executive Producer: Grace Swihart

Camera Operator: Ben Janus

Pause

Ballet West

Somewhere in Time

(World Premiere: June 5, 2024)

Choreography: Zhong-Jing Fang

Assistant: Xiaoxiao Cao

Music: Deanna H. Choi

Costume Design: Jason Hadley

Lighting Design: Julie E. Ballard

The piece comprises three distinct movements, each with its own narrative. The first movement based in the past, evokes the empowerment of the Goddess; the second based in the present, delves into contemporary themes of love and relationships; the third movement explores the infinite expanse of the future, prompting reflection on the transient nature of human existence.

1st Movement

Goddess: Katlyn Addison

Couples:

Rylee Ann Rogers and Jordan Veit

Olivia Gusti and Tyler Gum

Claire Wilson and Jacob Hancock

Jazz Khai Bynum and Loren Walton

Kristina Pool and Anderson Duhan

Kye Cooley and Joseph Lynch

2nd Movement

Jenna Rae Herrera

Vinicius Lima

Amy Potter

Adrian Fry

David Huffmire

Olivia Gusti

Tyler Gum

Rylee Ann Rogers

Jordan Veit

3rd Movement
Entire Cast

Intermission

The Washington Ballet

Fives

(World Premiere: 1978, The Washington Ballet, Lisner Auditorium)

In the ballet Fives, considered by many to be the late choreographer’s signature work for The Washington Ballet, Choo San Goh’s trademark musicality and electric choreography shine. One of his earlier works for the company, Fives showcases the artistic voice that captivated audiences and critics alike over his ten years in Washington. Audiences are sure to appreciate Goh’s neoclassical take on ballet and catch a glimpse of his trailblazing style that seems daring even today.