The Southern Theater
1420 Washington Ave S
Minneapolis, MN 55454
Thursday, April 24 | 7:30 PM
Friday, April 25 | 7:30 PM
Saturday, April 26 | 2 & 7:30 PM
Flying Foot Forum | FOOTFALL
Fireball
Choreography by Joe Chvala
Danced by Jeremy Bensussan, Jan Campbell, Joe Chvala, Amanda Dlouhy, Karla Grotting, Molly Kay Stoltz, Brandyn Tapio, Tony (Anthony) van de Ligt
Music by Peter Ostroushko, used with permission by Marge Ostroushko
Hambone (traditional)
Unless
Choreography by Joe Chvala
Danced by Jeremy Bensussan and Ed Williams
Music by Hawktail, used with permission by Hawktail and Padiddle Records
Lyckovalsen
Choreography by Joe Chvala
Danced by Joe Chvala and Karla Grotting
Music by Filarfolket, used with permission
Solo
Improvised by Tony (Anthony) van de Ligt
Sheepskins and Beeswax
Choreography by Joe Chvala
Danced by Jeremy Bensussan, Jan Campbell, Joe Chvala, Amanda Dlouhy, Karla Grotting, Molly Kay Stoltz, Brandyn Tapio, Tony (Anthony) van de Ligt
Music by Brass Lassie, used with permission by Laura MacKenzie and Brass Lassie
Cheng “Technica” Xiong | “Off the beaten path… a solitary act”
Choreographer: Cheng “Technica” Xiong
Dancers: Jacob Nehrbass, Dominick Burkhardt, Isaiah Langowski, Sean Scantlebury, Alex Arce
Music: “Foil” by Autechre, “The Only Shrine I’ve Seen” by DARKSIDE, “Tumbleweed” by Nowhere Man and a Whiskey Girl, “You” by Nils Frahm, “Hold Me Down” by Darkstar
INTERMISSION (10 Minutes)
Doma Dance Theater | It’s like being outside by a bonfire at night singing these songs.
Director’s Note:
Nothing in this work is fully traditional.
The foundation of this work extends far beyond the walls of The Southern Theater. With roots and tendrils extending from open air stages at the foot of Carpathian Mountains, through every cabbage filled church basement in Southwestern PA, across more than a few ballet barres, and a sweaty summer in Alumni Gym, to our self made studio in the Hennepin Center for the Arts. The roots of this work echo and ache with perseverance and nostalgia fortified by a mother’s curiosity and a daughter’s resilience.
Ja Rusyn byl, jesm i budu.
Doma Dance Theater:
Artistic Director & Choreographer: Alexandra Bodnarchuk
Producing & Music Director: Brandon Anderson Musser
Resident Dramaturg: Marcella Michelle
Resident Translator: Nathan Marks
Production Credits:
Arrangements: Dominika Novotná
Audio Engineer: Brandon Anderson Musser
Costume Design: Alexandra Bodnarchuk
Costume Construction: Jenny Hawkins-Hatch
Cultural Consultants & Direction: John Righetti, Dominika Novotná
Dancers: Alexandra Bodnarchuk, Non Edwards, Odessa Rain, Yukina Sato
Guest Dramaturgs: Connor Berkompas, Nathan Keepers
Interpreter: Michal Pavlič
Light Walker: Kaitlyn Hawkins
Lighting Design: Mark Ruark
Seamstress: Odessa Rain
Singers: From Mila Vocal Ensemble – Rada Kolarova, Leslie Lukas, Emily Park Jordan, Daniela Schmiedlechner
Sound Design: Brandon Anderson Musser
Transcription: Darlene Fejka
Traditional Carpatho-Rusyn songs used in this work include:
Odprašaňa po Šambriňskŷ, Šambron
Po Horach Chodylam, Poloniny
Nechcu Paradnoho, Šambron
Možete Mamočko, Šambron
Tak Jem Ša Vŷdava, Šambron
A Za Našom Chŷžom, Šambron
Nepyj Koňu Vodu, Poloniny
Povava, Povava, Šambron
Ňit Koho v Šambroňi Lubiti, Šambron
Chodyly Zme v Šŷroj Pole, Poloniny
Poplačeš Ty Haňko, Poloniny
Parta Moja, Šambron
Bŷva Ja Ďivočka, Šambron
Special Thanks to Alicia Hann, Christine Hrichak, Lauren Post, Maria Silvestri, and Karen Varian.
This work is dedicated to Mária Bejdová (Vičnaja Pamjat’) and Natalija Hnatko.
MORE ABOUT ARENA DANCES
ARENA DANCES is a contemporary dance company performing the work of Mathew Janczewski. The work is abstract in form, giving shape to emotions, exploring the depths and the limits of what drives us as humans to connect, to break away, to survive. Just as our emotions can veer wildly, ARENA incorporates a highly kinetic style of movement, a sweeping physicality that takes in a broad range of feelings and the posturings we may make to protect ourselves in the world. The work springs first from Mathew’s own experiences; then, through the movement and structure, ARENA seeks to find a form to give those experiences both truth and commonality.
Founded in 1995, the mission of ARENA DANCES is to make dance accessible to all through the presentation of contemporary dance, educational outreach, and community gatherings to inspire, promote dialogue and diversity.
Founder & Artistic Director: Mathew Janczewski
Creative Design Manager: Kate Sebes
Poster Design: Diane Waller
Board Of Directors:
Catherine Dannenbring, Chair
Caroline Glawe
Brandon Plombon
Marisa Epstein
Betsy Maloney Leaf
Deanna Thompson
Elliana Vesely
We respectfully acknowledge that we gather here at the Southern Theater on the traditional lands of the Dakota People. This homeland has long been cared for by the Dakota, Ojibwe, and other Indigenous nations who have lived in deep relationship with this place for generations. We honor their connection to the land and their ongoing presence in our community.