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8 Couples, Pas De Deux, Male Solo

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“Joffrey’s choreography matches Satie for brevity of wit. In a breathless succession of solos, pas de deux and ensembles, he demonstrates what a brilliant choreographer can do with classical body language.”

—Hubert Saal, Newsweek

A ballet depicting vignettes of Paris in the early 1900s, evoking fleeting relationships and whimsical memories, with challenging maneuvers and luscious classical movement.

Choreography:

Robert Joffrey

Music:

Erik Satie

Costume Design:

John David Ridge

Lighting Design:

Jennifer Tipton

Set Design:

Joe Brainard & Herbert Migdoll

Premiere:

June 12, 1980

Running Time:

26 minutes

Number of Dancers:

17 (8 female, 9 male)

Sets:

Yes

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