Company Repertoire & Touring

NUTCRACKER IN WONDERLAND

PREMIERE: 2018 CHOREOGRAPHY: Zoé Emilie Henrot
MUSIC: Pyotr IIyich Tchaikovsky
DANCERS: 20*
LENGTH: 90 minutes w/ intermission

The holiday favorite with a whimsical twist. Join Clara as she waltzes through the Land of Snowflakes and meets all of your Wonderland favorites.

*This production can incorporate dance students from a local dance school at the request of the presenter.

GENTLE HUMAN

PREMIERE: 2019
CHOREOGRAPHY: Zoé Emilie Henrot
MUSIC: Ludovico Einaudi
DANCERS: 20
LENGTH: 50 minutes w/ no intermission

Inspired by a life-changing event in the company’s history, and Nikita Gill’s poem Wild Embers, Gentle Human is a portrait of young artists fighting to find meaning and purpose against the odds.

AN AMERICAN IN PARIS

PREMIERE: 2017
CHOREOGRAPHY: Peter Davison
MUSIC: George Gershwin
DANCERS: 18*
LENGTH: 75 minutes w/ intermission

Inspired by the Gene Kelly musical, this fun-filled 1950s tale is fueled by story-telling and romance with a jazzy Gershwin score.

*This production can incorporate dance students from a local dance school at the request of the presenter.

BELLA LUNA

PREMIERE: 2014
CHOREOGRAPHY: Peter Davison
MUSIC: Yann Tiersen
DANCERS: 14
LENGTH: 45 minutes w/ no intermission

This “Tristan and Isolde” tale of tragic love plays out under the glow of the moon as our two lovers’ relationship proves to be no match for tradition and deceit.

REMEMBERING THE LITTLE PRINCE

PREMIERE: 2019
CHOREOGRAPHY: Zoé Emilie Henrot
MUSIC: Yann Tiersen
DANCERS: 12*
LENGTH: 75 minutes w/ intermission

Experience the world with childlike enthusiasm through this production inspired by the beloved Antoine de Saint-Exupéry’s tale The Little Prince

*This production can incorporate dance students from a local dance school at the request of the presenter.

MOI ET TOI

PREMIERE: 2012
CHOREOGRAPHY: Zoé Emilie Henrot
MUSIC: Claude Debussy and Chopin DANCERS: 9
LENGTH: 14 minutes

The discovery of the various layers one experiences when trying to navigate the spaces between love and friendship.

GRAY MATTER

PREMIERE: 2013
CHOREOGRAPHY: Zoé Emilie Henrot
MUSIC: Hildur Guonadóttir
DANCERS: 6
LENGTH: 25 minutes w/ no intermission

Experience different hypotheses, both philosophical and scientific, about human consciousness through the movement of dance.

LOCKED KEY

PREMIERE: 2017
CHOREOGRAPHY: Zoé Emilie Henrot
MUSIC: Max Richter
DANCERS: 10
LENGTH: 25 minutes w/ no intermission

A choreographic exploration of the many aspects of women’s mental health.

THE SNOW QUEEN

PREMIERE: 2020, lengthened in 2022
CHOREOGRAPHY: Zoé Emilie Henrot
MUSIC: Dame Ethel Smyth
DANCERS: 30
LENGTH: 90 minutes w/ intermission

An adaptation of the Hans Christian Andersen fairy tale in celebration of the winter season.

*This production can incorporate dance students from a local dance school at the request of the presenter.

SHIFTS

PREMIERE: 2010
CHOREOGRAPHY: Kinsun Chan
MUSIC: Bach
DANCERS: 13
LENGTH: 15 minutes w/ no intermission

Always at the forefront is the connection of music, theatricality and visual interactions, Chan’s "Shifts" is a work that exemplifies his approach to dance. The musical structure interpreted by the cello transfers its essence to the dancers and their movements through fertile choreographic imagination. Manipulating both props and design this work continually offers surprises and literal - shifts - in the interplay between the live music and dancers.

The Four Seasons

PREMIERE: 2022
CHOREOGRAPHY: Joseph Morrissey
MUSIC: Antonio Vivaldi
DANCERS: 14
LENGTH: 40 minutes w/ no intermission

Beginning with the first blossoms of Spring, through the heat of Summer, into the twirls of Fall, and finally the swirling of Winter snow, Joseph Morrissey’s The Four Seasons makes Vivaldi’s notes dance off of the page. Intricate footwork, unpredictable partnering, and elaborate movement patterns bring the feeling, color, and happenings of each season to life. Performed with a four string quartet.

FIREBIRD

PREMIERE: 2022
CHOREOGRAPHY: Flavia Garcia
MUSIC: Igor Stravinsky
DANCERS: 15
LENGTH: 50 minutes w/ no intermission

Celebrate the soaring score of Igor Stravinsky’s Firebird with a re-imagined tale of a powerful bird whose spirit and magical feathers provide beauty and protection upon the earth. Performed by over 100 dancers, this radiant tale will take you into the depths of an enchanted forest where virtuous and malicious forces hide.

Dirty Dancing

PREMIERE: 2022
CHOREOGRAPHY: Genevieve Waterbury
MUSIC: Various Artists
DANCERS: 18
LENGTH: 45 minutes w/ no intermission

Dirty Dancing is so much more than “the lift”, music, and other pop culture references. The 1987 film put center stage the reversal of gender roles, the work to break down socioeconomic barriers, and the bravery it takes to shake up traditions – values that strongly resonate with Ballet Co.Laboratory.

Let’s go crazy

PREMIERE: 2022
CHOREOGRAPHY: Andrea Mislan
MUSIC: Various Artists
DANCERS: 14
LENGTH: 45 minutes w/ no intermission

A nod to the notable Minnesota musicians, this cabaret-style production will have you tapping your toes and singing along. From Prince to The Andrews Sisters, there is a piece for everyone to enjoy.

Obsedian Stare

PREMIERE: 2021
CHOREOGRAPHY: Jake Lewis
MUSIC: Endalaus II by Ólafur Arnalds | Requiem: II. Dies Irae by Karl Jenkins
DANCERS: 14
LENGTH: 10

Obsidian Stare is a demonstration of women and the beautiful strength they possess. Mirroring the music, which uses classical themes with modern rearrangements, this cast draws on classical ballet technique to perform contemporary work. Drawing inspiration from the Greek mythological character Medusa, the work explores the spectrums of both beauty and strength, probing the audience to realize that they are not mutually exclusive.

CARMEN IN THE 1920s

PREMIERE: 2023
CHOREOGRAPHY: Zoé Henrot
MUSIC: Richard Erickson after Georges Bizet performed by live 5-piece jazz band
DANCERS: 25-60
LENGTH: 45 minute Act I, 20 minute intermission, 45 minute Act II

Swing dance goes en pointe with this playful yet fiery twist on an opera classic. Dance through the roaring 20s with Carmen, a fiercely independent charmer on a journey of fated love. Accompanied by a live jazz ensemble to a fresh arrangement of Georges Bizet’s bold score, Carmen in the 1920s bristles with excitement, danger, and destiny.

The Wild Rumpus

PREMIERE: 2023
CHOREOGRAPHY: Hannah MacKenzie-Margulies
MUSIC: Various Artists
DANCERS: 20-50
LENGTH: 50 minutes with no intermission

Calling mischief-makers of all ages! Ballet Co.Laboratory invites you to venture where the Where the Wild Things Are for Ballet Co.Laboratory’s interpretation of the colorful children’s tale by Maurice Sendak. Join upper-level students of The School of Ballet Co.Laboratory as they set out to find freedom in imagination and the resilience of the human spirit.

Kitchen Dances

PREMIERE: 2023
CHOREOGRAPHY: Claire Davison
MUSIC: Various Artists
DANCERS: 15-20
LENGTH: 60 minutes with no intermission

Kitchen Dances is a dancing (her)story exploring how women’s power of choice and agency over their own lives have evolved throughout various time periods and cultures. Witness the metamorphosis of the heart of the home from a place of duty to an experimental playground of possibilities. Dance styles featured in this production include contemporary ballet, flamenco, modern, and jazz.

Touring

Book Ballet Co.Laboratory for a touring performance!

ABOUT BALLET CO. LABORATORY

Co. Create ⎥ Co. Develop ⎥ Co. Inspire

At Ballet Co. Laboratory (BCL), collaboration is at the forefront of our work, as it is the pulse of learning and creation. As a professional ballet company and school, we strive to collaborate with our community in surprising new ways to challenge the stereotypes and culture of ballet – helping to evolve the art form forward. BCL believes in the transformative power of experimentation, innovation, and making the impossible come to life.

Our Company

The Ballet Co. Laboratory Company includes ten company artists, six trainees, and four guest artists under the direction of Artistic Director Zoé Emilie Henrot. With five Company productions each season, BCL reaches diverse audiences of all ages and backgrounds with our unique mix of classic and contemporary repertoire. The Company is committed to creating new works highlighting athleticism, storytelling, and distinctive collaborations to continue fostering a new generation of dancers and dance supporters.

Touring Repertoire

BCL’s Company repertoire includes works for 6 to 35 dancers and features a wide range of styles. Full-length productions and abbreviated performances can be tailored to the presenter’s desires. Community master classes and lectures may also be offered in presenting cities.

TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS

· Minimum stage dimensions of 30-40 feet wide x 20-35 feet deep

· Even wood floor, preferably sprung

· Marley dance floor covering entire performance surface (BCL has touring Marley for rent if needed)

· Sound system with sufficient amplification and speaker coverage of entire auditorium

· Industry-standard light board

· Two monitors onstage with independent control

· Minimum of two dressing rooms

· Minimum 4-hour tech time (not including set up of lighting and floor)

For more information on how we can collaborate, please contact

Artistic Director Zoé Emilie Henrot at 651.313.5967 or zhenrot@balletcolaboratory.org