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Dwight Rhoden
and Desmond Richardson, Co-Artistic Directors, are “Hailed as two of the
greatest virtuosos ever to hail from
“Complexions
is filled with a microcosm of today’s hottest dance
talents” Attitudes Magazine.
Co-Artistic Director, Desmond Richardson, recipient of several awards
for his talents as a dancer, including a Tony Award for his performance on
Broadway in Fosse, “Instinctively…portrays poetry in movement. Then, there’s his superb technique. As a dance linguist, he speaks eloquently in
all styles.” Choreographer Lars Lubovitch. The company employs dancers skilled in a
range of techniques. “The dancers are
highly trained in ballet. It is the
base. When you have a good background in
ballet, everything else shines. We don’t
believe in mediocrity” says Desmond Richardson.
[We feature] “Dancers who are expressive, theatrical, and can adapt to many styles while…expressing many extremes of
vulnerability and strength. Above all,
someone can be focused on the work and is fearless.” Dwight Rhoden. Complexions
includes dancers who have been with the company most of its life such as Richardson,
Sarita Allen, Sandra Brown, Thaddeus Davis, Francesca
Harper, Jeffrey Polston, Miho Kanani
Morinoue and Michael Thomas and newer additions, Lynn Barre,
Mucuy Bolles, Prince Credell,
Carlos Dos Santos, Jr., Heather H. Hamilton, Hanifa Jackson, Marc Mann, Sabra Perry, Gideon Poirier, Corbin Popp, Marden Ramos and Christina Sanchez.
Dwight Rhoden’s choreography, “like hot, molten lava, flowing with undeniable power” The New York Times has defined much of the persona of Complexions in over 60 ballets he created for the company, but recent additions of works by William Forsythe and Complexions dancers Uri Sands and Thaddeus Davis have added to the diversity of its repertoire. Musical diversity is another earmark, performing ballets to the music of resident Antonio Carlos Scott, Bach, Jobim, Bartok, Donnie Hathaway, LadySmith, and Stevie Wonder. Dwight Rhoden says, “It’s hard for people to get their heads around. That classification thing: Is it ballet? Is it modern? Is it jazz? Is it Broadway-style musical theater? No, it’s all of that.”
“Dance Another Day.. And dance they did! Complexions...
took the stage only for two performances, but left indelible impressions on its
audiences. A truly unique company, the multicultural performers come in all
shapes and sizes. What they have in common is their incredible ability to move.
All classically trained, their feet almost move faster than the eye.”
February 2003 - The Arts Cure (of
"Beware: the energy and the
spirit of this company are contagious"
"Pulsated with energy and pure
sensual heat…"
The New York Times
"Dwight Rhoden
has a distinct choreographic voice of the 90's."
"Mr. Richardson is one of the
great modern dancers of his time - bravura performer with extraordinary
skills,"
The New York Times
COMPLEXIONS tickets
are on sale now at the Aronoff Box Office, Music Hall
Box Office, all Ticketmaster locations and www.ticketmaster.com $20-$30-$45. Group rates, Senior and ETA/START
discounts available. To charge by phone call (513) 241-SHOW. For more information about the show or Love
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