UMS And Ballet Preljocaj Present AND THEN, ONE THOUSAND YEARS OF PEACE, 11/1-11/2

If you experienced Ballet Preljocaj's 2012 UMS performances of Snow White, you know that it is impossible to forget the company's astonishingly creative dexterity when it comes to interpreting story. For their 2013 UMS presentation, Ballet Preljocaj returns with And Then, One Thousand Years of Peace, a piece inspired by the apocalyptic visions of St. John in the biblical Book of Revelation.

This thematically rich dance-theater work was first created by Angelin Preljocaj for the Bolshoi Ballet in 2010. According to Preljocaj, the work is not a depiction of biblical or global catastophe, but rather it explores what happens when we lift the veil away from things we usually keep hidden from view. Set to a pulsating soundtrack by DJ Garnier and with facinating costumes by Igor Chapurin, the piece combines intricate, edgy action with slow, graceful movement in an ever-evolving dance that reveals our innermost hopes, desires, and fears.

This work is only touring in the U.S. to UMS, BAM, and Minneapolis.

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Opening Night Q&A: Friday, November 1
Join us for a post-performance Q&A and get a glimpse into the lives and minds of the artists who bring creativity to the stage. The Ballet Preljocaj Q&A will be hosted by Clare Croft, U-M Assistant Professor of Dance. Must have a ticket to the Friday evening performance to attend.

UMS Dance Club Events:
Saturday November 2, before and after the performance

UMS Dance Club is a new, ongoing, community engagement series designed to help audiences feel more comfortable with and informed about dance performance. Through workshops with experts, exploration of an artist's work, new social connections, and equal emphasis on presentation and conversation, anyone curious about dance performance is welcome to learn more. No prior experience with dance required!

Tune-In: Join Amy Chavasse, U-M Associate Professor of Dance, in the Power Center Green Room for a complimentary pre-show drink. The 15 minute Tune-In will give you a unique perspective, tidbits of information, and provocative questions for thinking about, listening to, and watching the performance. Doors open at 7, the talk begins at 7:30 pm.

Download: Immediately following the performance, Dance Club members will be meeting in the U-M Alumni Center (200 Fletcher Street) to enjoy a post-show discussion over a complimentary drink and light snacks. Amy Chavasse and Clare Croft from the U-M Dance Department will be on hand to facilitate the conversation.

Dance Club Events are FREE, but Registration is Required & Space is Limited
Join us for UMS Dance Club events by typing in the promo-code MOTION at the start of your online order or mentioning it when buying by phone (734.764.2538) or in person at the Michigan League. Must have a ticket to the Saturday evening performance to attend.

Note: Dance Club is intended as an evening-length experience; please only register if you are able to attend both the pre-show and post-show activities.

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