
Commissions
In addition to presenting extraordinary existing works, Carmel Dance Festival commissions new works by emerging and established choreographers.
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"Just Don't End Up In The Pine Cone, Honey." by Ihsan Rustum
In the fall of 2021, Carmel Dance Festival commissioned Zurich-based choreographer Ihsan Rustem to make a work for our resident company, Ballare Carmel at Hidden Valley on Saturday, September 18th.
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"Here Lies" by James Gregg
In the winter of 2022, Carmel Dance Festival commissioned Los Angeles -based choreographer James Gregg to make a new work for Ballare Carmel to Bach's masterpiece Chaconne, played by violinist Edwin Huizinga.
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New Work by Jennifer Archibald
In the spring of 2022, Carmel Dance Festival will commission Brooklyn -based choreographer Jennifer Archibald to make a new work for Ballare Carmel.
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"The Outer Gate" by Noelle Kayser
In the summer of 2022, Carmel Dance Festival will commission Chicago -based choreographer Noelle Kayser to make a new work for Ballare Carmel.
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The Wisdom Project with Clementine Deluy
This creation for dancers aged 40 and better was originally scheduled for the fall of 2021. It was postponed due to the Covid-19 pandemic. Check back in 2023 for new dates.
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