Ana Laguna & Mikhail Baryshnikov

ALL THREE SHOWS ARE SOLD OUT!

Three Solos and a Duet

PROGRAM: (Total running time 75 minutes)
Valse-Fantasie, Music by Glinka, Choreographed by Alexei Ratmansky
Solo for Two, Music by Arvo Part, Choreographed by Mats Ek
Years later, Music by Philip Glass, Choreographed by Benjamin Millepied
INTERMISSION
Place, Music by Flaskkvartetten, Choreography by Mats Ek

White Bird is thrilled to present two incomparable dancers - Ana Laguna and Mikhail Baryshnikov - performing the work of three exceptional contemporary choreographers: Mats Ek, Alexei Ratmansky and Benjamin Millepied. Ana Laguna has received numerous accolades for her indelible performances with Stockholm's Cullberg Ballet where she danced major roles created for her by its artistic director Mats Ek. Mikhail Baryshnikov, Found and Artistic Director of the Baryshnikov Arts Center in New York City, has devoted his recent years to seeking out and working with today's most gifted contemporary choreographers. Among these are Ratmansky, former Artistic Director of the Bolshoi Ballet and now artist in residence at American Ballet Theatre; Millepied, principal with New York City Ballet and director of his own Danses Concertantes; and celebrated Swedish choreographer Mats Ek. The intimacy of the 880-seat Newmark Theatre is the perfect setting to enjoy these extraordinary dance artists.

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Read Martha Ullman West's online Oregonian review from Friday, October 2.

Also read Barry Johnson's comments on the performance in Portland Arts Watch.

Download the Program Notes.