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THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 20 @ 7:30 PM SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 22 @ 8:00 PM FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 21 @ 7:30 PM SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 23 @ 3:00 PM B oasting a "rich, pliant, full-bodied" style that transports audiences "to the heart of dance itself" (The New York Times), Richard Alston Dance Company returns to Peak Performances for its final American engagement before the company closes its doors after more than 25 years. A selection of recent works highlights the unflagging invention of this beloved group, led by Richard Alston, one of the world's finest choreographers currently celebrating his 50th year of making dances. Performed to live music, Alston's witty Brahms Hungarian is presented alongside Shine On, the last piece the choreographer will create for the company. The fast-paced Detour, created by associate choreographer Martin Lawrance, rounds out a thrilling program that celebrates a troupe still in top form, even as the curtain closes. "ALSTON IS ONE OF THE FEW REAL DANCE MAKERS IN THE WORLD AND HE CAN SHOW US HOW, WHEN REAL DANCE COMES ALONG, IT CHANGES EVERYTHING" – THE DANCING TIMES RICHARD ALSTON DANCE COMPANY VOICES AND LIGHT FOOTSTEPS CHOREOGRAPHY BY RICHARD ALSTON MUSIC BY CLAUDIO MONTEVERDI AMERICAN PREMIERE DETOUR CHOREOGRAPHY BY MARTIN LAWRANCE MUSIC BY MICHAEL GORDON FROM THE ALBUM TIMER REMIXED AMERICAN PREMIERE SHINE ON CHOREOGRAPHY BY RICHARD ALSTON MUSIC BY BENJAMIN BRITTEN JASON RIDGWAY, PIANIST GELSEY BELL, SOPRANO AMERICAN PREMIERE BRAHMS HUNGARIAN CHOREOGRAPHY BY RICHARD ALSTON MUSIC BY JOHANNES BRAHMS HUNGARIAN DANCES FOR SOLO PIANO JASON RIDGWAY, PIANIST 16 SIR RICHARD ALSTON Photo: Hugo Glendinning

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