The music of Sinatra, a sneaker ballet, and daring athleticism will come together for On Stage to kick off BalletMet’s season Oct. 13-21, 2023 at the Davidson Theatre. Each a company premiere, Twyla Tharp’s Nine Sinatra Songs, Justin Peck’s The Times Are Racing, and Ulysses Dove’s masterpiece Vespers will collide for a night of American choreographic innovation.
“At BalletMet, our goal is to always be innovative, creative, and accessible,” said Edwaard Liang, BalletMet’s artistic director. “All three of these works carry those missions forward, and we cannot wait to bring Columbus another entrancing season of dance.”
Nine Sinatra Songs, choreographed by Twyla Tharp, will follow seven separate couples that each represent a different notch on the romantic relationship scale. Tangos, cha-chas, and swirls will all be seen on stage. The Times Are Racing by Justin Peck is a sneaker ballet featuring 20 dancers donning streetwear styles. With songs from Dan Deacon’s electronic score, America, the dancers’ energy will match the music.