Verb Ballets’ upcoming program, Going Solo, features each of its dancers in a solo role. The company is honored to present José Limón’s, Dances for Isadora, in commemoration of the Limón company’s 75th anniversary. The work received its first performance in 1971 at the Cleveland Museum of Art and we are honored to bring it back to Cleveland after all these years. Limón regarded Isadora Duncan as his “dance mother,” and this series of solos evokes different periods of Isadora’s life by intertwining aspects of her artistic and personal life. Also featuring the company are two character folk dances, typically seen in the classical full length ballets, staged by Inna Stabrova, formerly of Eifman Ballet of Russia. In this rendition, there will be a Spanish Hota, performed by the men creating intricate rhythms with their castanets and a full company Ukrainian folk dance. A suite of solo variations from the full-length ballet, Paquita, accentuate the vivacious energy of Verb’s female dancers. Associate Artistic Director Richard Dickinson, MFA premieres a new moving contemporary ballet, Sometimes, Always. This all-male ballet ensemble will explore partnering with strength and innovation. Following the premiere performance, the show will be available via Verb’s streaming services for 48 hours.

Photo: Bill Naiman, Kolman Rosenberg, Jackie Sajewski

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