ABOUT THE PRODUCTION
Originally presented as a part of an evening of world premiere performances called JOY / 3 Happy Dances by Stephen Mills, PRELUDES/BEGINNINGS is an uplifting and forward-looking piece inspired by Frédéric Chopin’s enduring Preludes for Solo Piano.
CHOREOGRAPHY: Stephen Mills
MUSIC: Frédéric Chopin, performed by Dr. Michelle Schumann
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Photography by Anne Marie Bloodgood
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HIGHLIGHTS
- Choreography: Stephen Mills
- Music: Frédéric Chopin, performed by Dr. Michelle Schumann
- Lighting Design: Tony Tucci
- Costume Design: Reid Barteime & Harriet Jung
- Run-time: 37 minutes
- Dancers: 5 (3 women & 2 men)
PREMIERES
THE LONG CENTER FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS | BALLET AUSTIN
Austin, TX – 2021 (World Premiere)