JERSEY CITY, NJ. - Come, share in the “JOY: Dances For Midwinter,” presented by the Sokolow Theatre/Dance Ensemble! This annual production is not your typical holiday dance show. Featuring Classical Modern dances to inspire the spirit of the season, they run the gamut from exuberant to thoughtful, poignant to joyful. The centerpiece of the concert is “Christmas Oratorio” by Charles Weidman. Originally created in 1934, today it is restaged by Weidman expert Gail Corbin. Swirling like a stained glass window come to life, “Christmas Oratorio” tells the story of the nativity through dance and is set to J.S. Bach's glorious score.
“JOY” features three other dances: “Ballade” and “Prelude” are both choreographed by genre-bending Modern Dance pioneer Anna Sokolow. The former explores the thrill of young love while the latter is a rich solo homage to the music of Sergei Rachmaninoff. Finally, “Schubert Impromptu,” by Claudia Gitelman, reckons with loss yet resounds with hope. “JOY: Dances For Midwinter” is a touching experience for the whole family, coming to you December 7 and 14 at 6pm at Grace Church Van Vorst, 39 Erie St, Jersey City, NJ 07302.
