Complexions Contemporary Ballet (Complexions) opens its 26th season at The Joyce Theater in New York City from January 21-February 2, 2020. Under the artistic direction of Dwight Rhoden and Desmond Richardson, the company presents three dynamic programs over a two-week span. Filled with a roster of some of the most diverse and exciting young stars, Complexions explodes onto the Joyce Theater stage with their signature style of athleticism, virtuosity and passion that has excited audiences for over a quarter century. Complexions will present the world premiere of Love Rocks set to music by the iconic GRAMMY Award-winning singer and songwriter, Lenny Kravitz. WOKE, a “galvanizing protest rally of a ballet” (Hyperallergic), features the music of Lil Wayne, Kendrick Lamar, and Logic. Rounding out the program, the athletic and celebratory Bach 25 and Essential Parts, a selection of audience favorites set to scores ranging from Chopin to U2, along with a new world premiere solo. Curtain Chat: Wed, Jan 22 Family Matinee: Sat, Jan 25 at 2pm Master Class: Fri, Jan 24 Program A Tuesday, January 21 at 7:30pm; Wednesday, January 22 at 7:30pm; Friday, January 24 at 8pm; Saturday, January 25 at 8pm BACH 25 World Premiere April 2018 – Arcata, CA Choreography by: Dwight Rhoden Music by: Johann Sebastian Bach & Carl Philipp Emanuel Bach Lighting Design by: Michael Korsch Costumes Design by: Christine Darch Performed by: The Company INTERMISSION LOVE ROCKS *World Premiere Choreography by: Dwight Rhoden Music by: Various Lighting Design by: Michael Korsch Costume Design by: Christine Darch Sound Design by: Corey Folta Performed by: The Company Program B Tuesday, January 28 at 7:30pm; Wednesday, January 29 at 7:30pm; Thursday, January 30 at 8pm; Friday, January 31at 8pm; Saturday, February 1 at 8pm BACH 25 World Premiere April 2018 – Arcata, CA Choreography by: Dwight Rhoden Music by: Johann Sebastian Bach & Carl Philipp Emanuel Bach Lighting Design by: Michael Korsch Costumes Design by: Christine Darch Performed by: The Company INTERMISSION WOKE World Premiere February 2019/ New York, NY Choreography by: Dwight Rhoden Music by: Various Lighting Design by: Michael Korsch Costumes Design by: Christine Darch Sound Design by: Corey Folta Performed by: The Company Program C Saturday, January 25 at 2pm; Sunday, January 26 at 2pm; Saturday, February 1 at 2pm; Sunday, February 2 at 2pm ESSENTIAL PARTS An anthology of excerpts from CCB repertoire. DEAR FREDERIC Excerpt (2007) Choreography by: Dwight Rhoden Composer: Frédéric Chopin Lighting Design by: Michael Korsch Costumes Design by: DRSquared Performed by: Jared Brunson, Jillian Davis, Craig Dionne, Larissa Gerszke, Brandon Gray, Tatiana Melendez, Simon Plant, Miguel Solano, Candy Tong, Megan Yamashita TESTAMENT Excerpt – Amazing Grace (2011) Choreography by: Dwight Rhoden Music by: Traditional Lighting Design by: Michael Korsch Costume Design by: Jae Man Joo Performed by: Daniela O’Neil & Maxfield Haynes BEETHOVEN *World Premiere Choreography by: Dwight Rhoden Music by: Ludwig van Beethoven Lighting Design by: Michael Korsch Costume Design by: Christine Darch Performed by: Jillian Davis WOKE Excerpt – World Premiere February 2019/ New York, NY Choreography by: Dwight Rhoden Music by: Various Lighting Design by: Michael Korsch Costumes Design by: Christine Darch Sound Design by: Corey Folta Performed by: The Company WONDER – FULL (1994) Choreography by: Dwight Rhoden Music by: Stevie Wonder; All in Love is Fair Lighting Design by: Michael Korsch Costume Design by: DRSquared Performed by: Brandon Gray ON HOLIDAY Excerpt – My Man (2010) Choreography by: Dwight Rhoden Music by: Maurice Yvain, Jacques Charles, Albert Willemetz; My Man (Mon Homme) Lighting Design by: Michael Korsch Costumes Design by: Christine Darch Performed by: Jared Brunson & Larissa Gerszke CHOKE (2006) Choreography by: Dwight Rhoden Music by: Antonio Vivaldi (The 4 Season – Summer) Concerto No.2 in G minor, Op.8, RV 315. “Summer” (L’estate) Lighting Design by: Michael Korsch Costumes Design by: DRSquared Performed by: Thomas Dilley & Vincenzo Di Primo RISE Excerpt – Where The Streets Have No Name Choreography by: Dwight Rhoden Music by: U2; Where The Streets Have No Name Written by: Adam Clayton, Dave Evans, Paul David Hewson, Larry Mullen All rights owned or administered by UNIVERSAL-POLYGRAM INT. PUBL., INC. on behalf of UNIVERSAL MUSIC PUBL. INT. B.V. (ASCAP); Used by permission. Lighting Design by: Michael Korsch Costumes Design by: Christine Darch Performed by: Jacopo Calvo, Vincenzo Di Primo, Thomas Dilley, Khayr Muhammed, Miguel Solano, Eriko Sugimura, Candy Tong, April Watson, Aidan Wolf, Megan Yamashita INTERMISSION LOVE ROCKS *World Premiere Choreography by: Dwight Rhoden Music by: Various Lighting Design by: Michael Korsch Costume Design by: Christine Darch Sound Design by: Corey Folta Performed by: The Company More Info below.