Dances Patrelle: 18th Annual Repertory Season

Dances Patrelle presents their 18th Repertory Season, including two World Premiers to commissioned scores, as well as two of their past dance classics.

What Do We Do About Mother
World Premiere; Commissioned Score
Choreography: Francis Patrelle
Music: Patrick Soluri
Francis Patrelle tackles one of the most important and difficult issues in modern American life — the challenges and burdens of caring for an aging parent. Starring New York City Ballet principal dancers Jenifer Ringer and Stephen Hanna, the new piece once again stands poised to redefine the scope of dramatic ballet.

Pair of Jacks
World Premiere; Commissioned Score
Choreography: Leda Meredith
Music: Brendan Milburn and Valerie Vigoda
This new creation presents a thrilling, uncharted battle of the sexes that is set to a new score.

American Dreamer
Choreography: Francis Patrelle
Music: Rod Hausen, based on melodies & lyrics of Stephen Foster
This ballet explores the history, mythology and fondest hopes of our nation

American Overture
Choreography: Francis Patrelle
Music: Leonard Bernstein
Uncle Sam like you’ve never seen him – sexy, controversial and thought-provoking. American Overture is danced by Pacific Northwest Ballet principal Jonathan Porretta as a modern look at the United States and the ideals it ought to stand for.