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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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