GROWTH & RIGHTS(?)
Mimmo Miccolis and the Austrian dancer/choreographer Gloria Benedikt will be presenting An Evening for Humanity at the Kenendy Center (Millennium Stage) in Washington, DC. The evening consists of the 2 throught provoking contemporary dance pieces: RIGHTS(?) and GROWTH.
RIGHTS(?)(American Premiere) is a multimedia contemporary dance performance that brings attention to human rights, which are particularly prone to violation.
Originally funded by the BBC performing arts fund, it premiered in London in 2012. Choreographer Mimmo Miccolis approaches each human right from two sides: first, the interpretation of the right in the modern society, and second, the intrinsic meaning of that right. Every movement is created based on a strong emotional message in order for art and reality to unite as one. It’s American premiere will be set on 5 dancers from the Washington Ballet.
GROWTH (World Premiere) is an artistic investigation into the meaning and function of ‘growth’ in our time.
Choreographed and danced by Miccolis and Benedikt, is an artistic investigation in the meaning and function of ‘growth’ in our time. While the notion of ‘growth’ is traditionally framed in a purely socio-economic context, Benedikt and Miccolis are seeking an answer through their bodies and through movement in order to offer audiences around the world a new, globally comprehensible way of looking at growth.
Choreography and Concept:
RIGHTS(?) – Mimmo Miccolis
GROWTH – Gloria Benedikt & Mimmo Miccolis
Original Music: Francesco Germin
Live Violin: Caterina Vannucci
Costumes: Lemington Ridley and Melville Michel
Videography:Matteo Carratoni, Morgan Marinoni, Richard Winearls
Dancers: Corey Landolt, Daniel Roberge , Gavin Stewart, Rachael Jones, Vanessa Owen
