Jazzworks Dance Company

Founded in 1980, Jazzworks Dance Company has earned a reputation as one of the gems of Madison’s performing arts landscape. Sophisticated, technically proficient, and  tremendously entertaining (Wisconsin State Journal), Jazzworks carves a unique niche in  the world of dance.  Their athletic, yet artistic performances are passionate and uplifting,  and appeal to audiences of all ages.

 
Jazzworks will present an evening of jazz, modern and contemporary ballet works at the  Overture Center’s Capital Theater on Friday, February 5, 2010 at 7:30 pm.  Jazzworks  will premiere the following works: 

Rise – Featuring an array of movement qualities and music by Safri Duo, Trevor Rabin  and Les Tambours du Bronx, this show opener by choreographer Carol Marion Ceniti is  graceful, athletic, powerful, fluid and sassy.  

The Promise of a New Day - Choreographed by Zach De Vries and set to the music of  the Holly Cole Trio, this lyrical jazz piece implores us to face every new day with hope  and optimism. 

Elvis is in the Building! – Choreographer Arianne Kluesner fuses Ballet with dance club  funk to create a light, wildly entertaining romp set to the music of Elvis Presley. The concert will also feature: 

A World Without Walls – Choreographers Carol Marion Ceniti, Zach De Vries and  Arianne Kluesner have collaborated on this 32 minute work that weaves together a variety of dance forms; music from around the world; 40 young dancers (ages 7-18); and  Jazzworks Dance Company! A World Without Walls is a unique opportunity for area dancers to train with and perform alongside local professional dancers in a work that features a variety of  dance forms.  This year’s presentation of A World Without Walls features an exuberant  new “Bollywood” section.

            
Unshakable Anguish – Choreographed by Zach De Vries, and set to a forceful score by Michael Nyman, this modern jazz work is an exploration of the torment of being caught  in a nightmare that you cannot wake up from.  Whether slumbering or awake, the  nightmare consumes your spirit, pulling you deeper into despair.   

Love Delirium - Choreographer Zach De Vries utilizes music by Imogen Heap for this contemporary, athletic duet which explores the ever-changing emotions of a lasting  kinship.  The journey of love can be challenging as well as rewarding and if people help  each other navigate through the twists and turns of passion, a mutually amorous harmony  can be achieved. 

Borrowed Baroque – Set to the grand music of James Howard, guest choreographer  Sam Watson strikes again with a comedic spoof about the Baroque style of dance.   

This project was supported by a grant from the Dane County Cultural Affairs  Commission with additional funds from the American Girl's Fund for Children, The Evjue Foundation and the Overture Foundation.