The program includes The Kingdom of the Shades, with choreography by Natalia Makarova after Marius Petipa, and a selection of pas de deux including Balanchine’s Sylvia pas de deux, Twyla Tharp’s Sinatra Suite, Lynne Taylor-Corbett’s Great Galloping Gottschalk pas de deux, and Jessica Lang’s Children’s Songs Dance pas de deux. A ballet in nine parts, In the Upper Room is one of ABT’s most impressive performances. Tharp’s choreography calls for both raw power and extreme grace. Bold kinetic movements blend with Philip Glass’s propelling score, creating a transcendent experience for both audience and dancers.

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