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The company was founded in 1991 by Leni Wylliams and Mary Pat Henry in Kansas City, Mo., and was reviewed by The New York Times: “Wylliams/Henry Contemporary Dance ... filled the stage with cool heat.” The company will present dance works ranging from the nationally acclaimed work of Donald McKayle to the intimate choreography of founding artistic director, Leni Wylliams. The concert is filled with exuberant energy, striking images, and theatrical flair. Compositions to be performed include three by Wylliams: Sha Tah Tee, inspired by the sounds and rhythms of the ocean; Minus Him depicting a woman imagining her love and partner in a solo dance; and Evidence of Souls Not Seen, set to the music of Mahler and Elgar, a trio for men honoring those who have passed on and the spirit and love that remain with us. Also being performed is Games by McKayle, a modern dance classic that is in the repertoires of the Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater, the Dayton Contemporary Dance Company, and the Ballet Hispanico, among others. Games juxtaposes the imaginings of urban children with the real dangers they face and is performed with live singers. Also scheduled is Ritual by Amber Perkins, a duet set to the music of Arvo Pärt embodying contemporary ballet and modern dance. The concert will conclude with a piece by Mary Pat Henry, Sweet Otis Suite, set to the music of Otis Redding and celebrating his impact on American music. The performance is offered as part of the college’s Academic and Cultural Events (ACE) program. Funding assistance for this project has been provided by the Missouri Arts Council, a state agency. For information concerning Culver-Stockton fine arts events, call 573-288-6346 or e-mail finearts@culver.edu. OTHER FEATURED ARTICLES
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