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The Jefferson James Contemporary Dance Theater Series
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The Jefferson James Contemporary Dance Theater Series presents
Blue13 Dance Company
OCT 25-26, '24
ARONOFF CENTER FOR THE ARTS, JARSON-KAPLAN THEATER
CINCINNATI PREMIERE WEST COAST WOMAN-LED BIPOC
For the first time ever, Mutual Dance Theatre brings guests Blue13 Dance Company (Artistic Director, Achinta S. McDaniel) from Los Angeles to Cincinnati. Blue13 is rhythmic, charged, and moody, like nothing you’ve ever seen before and drawing often from Indian art forms.
Post-show Q&A
Masterclass Oct 26, ’24
Pre-Show Interview
Mutual Dance Theatre in Up-Close: Nature/Nurture
DEC 6-14, '24
MUTUAL ARTS CENTER HARTWELL STUDIO
WORLD PREMIERES MID-WEST WOMAN-LED BIPOC-LED
In MDT’s beloved and consistently sold-out studio series, Up-Close in 2024 juxtaposes nature and nurture. Selene is a new world where we witness the building of a moon and its energizing power (Trezon Dancy, InPulse Dance), while if you need me explores how nurture and the balance of reliance vs. independence have profound effects (Ana Hart, Mutual Dance Theatre).
Community Class Dec 7, ’24
The Jefferson James Contemporary Dance Theater Series presents
Whim W'him
MAR 7-8, '25
ARONOFF CENTER FOR THE ARTS, JARSON-KAPLAN THEATER
CINCINNATI PREMIERE WEST COAST DIVERSE COMPANY
In another premiere, guests Whim W’him will be presented in Cincinnati for the first time. Led by Belgian Olivier Wevers — whose career began with the Royal Winnipeg Ballet and Pacific Northwest Ballet —, Whim W’him performs virtuosic and visually-rich work by both Wevers and prominent guest artists.
Post-show Q&A
Masterclass Mar 8, ’24
Pre-Show Interview
Mutual Dance Theatre in Modern Mix '25
MAY 30-31, '25
ARONOFF CENTER FOR THE ARTS, JARSON-KAPLAN THEATER
RESIDENT COMPANY WORLD PREMIERES WEST COAST GUEST CHOREOGRAPHERS WOMAN-LED BIPOC-LED
Each installment of the Modern Mix series offers a fascinating collection of daring new work. Join our resident Mutual Dance Theatre company in an entertaining and enlightening mix featuring a commission from Kyle Sangil (Seattle), Achinta S. McDaniel (Los Angeles), and Susan Honer (Dayton).
Post-show Q&A
Community Class May 31, ’25
Pre-Show Interview
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