REVOLUTIONS
Night Cycles
Choreographer: Danielle Diniz
Composer: Luther S. Allison
Music: Who I Am
Musicians: Donnie Aikins, Alphonso Horne, Cameron MacIntosh, John McKenna
Dancers: Aram Hengen, Kailee Hrabe, Alex Jones, Audrey Lukacz, Joe Lynch
Sugarcoat
Choreographer: Lauren Flower
Composer: Katie Martucci
Music: Sugarcoat
Musicians: Luther S. Allison, Katie Martucci
Dancers: Charlotte Nash, John-Paul Simoens
—Musical Interlude by Luther S. Allison and Alphonso Horne—
Melodic Mosaic
Choreographer: Kurt Douglas
Composer: Katie Jenkins
Music: Collage
Musicians: Luther S. Allison, Josh Knowles
Dancers: Aram Hengen, Kailee Hrabe, Alex Jones, Audrey Lukacz, Joe Lynch
—INTERMISSION—
Act III Pas de Deux from The Sleeping Beauty
Choreographer: Marius Petipa
Composer: Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky
Music: Sleeping Beauty, Op.66, Act III: 'The Wedding'
Musicians: Luther S. Allison
Dancers: Charlotte Nash, John-Paul Simoens
MOONSICK
Choreographer: Emily Adams
Composer: Jim Oblon
Music: In the Pines (Where Did You Sleep Last Night?), Skinwalker, Desert Sun
Musicians: Luther Allison, Nic Coolidge, Cameron MacIntosh, Katie Martucci, Jim Oblon
Dancers: Aram Hengen, Kailee Hrab, Alex Jones, Audrey Lukacz, Joe Lynch
Repertory Notes
Night Cycles
Set to Luther Allison’s “Who I Am,” Night Cycles explores the shifting moods, locales, and relationships encountered throughout the cycle of an evening, and furthermore, evenings. Inspired by the music’s reflection of artistic identity and self-discovery, the work is a colorful exploration of mentality, perspective, endurance, adventure, and whim.
Sugarcoat
Danced alongside Katie Matrucci’s “Sugarcoat” this duet explores dialogue and curiosity, love and tenderness. Rooted in themes of vulnerability and emotional honesty, the work invites us to voice the unspoken and find connection in the face of difficult conversations and old wounds. A reminder to share the things we feel we have to hide, Sugarcoat unfolds as a shared story of openness, understanding, and courage, expressed through both words and dance.
Melodic Mosaic
As we journey through the world, we gather pieces of everyone we meet. These experiences become melodies, and over time those melodies weave together into a rich mosaic of memories, uniquely our own.
Melodic Mosaic is set to Katie Jenkins’ Collage which consists of three movements, each with a distinct character. The language throughout is deeply influenced by improvisation and jazz, with a recurring sense of wandering that continually returns to moments of groove and rhythmic momentum. The first movement feels exploratory, moving between improvisatory gestures and more grounded, rhythmic sections. The second is freer and more expansive, and the third movement is more lyrical and jazz-influenced, shifting between a sense of stability and underlying unease.
As the three movements unfold, the choreography traces these shifting musical landscapes, emphasizing how the people, places, and experiences we encounter become woven into the ever-evolving mosaic of who we are.
Sleeping Beauty Act III Pas de Deux
Danced to music composed by Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky, the Act III Grand Pas de Deux from Sleeping Beauty celebrates the wedding of Princess Aurora and Prince Florimund. Set amid the splendor of the royal court, this iconic ballet excerpt showcases the grace, strength, and harmony of the newly united couple. Renowned for its technical brilliance and regal elegance, the pas de deux embodies the triumph of love, hope, and happily-ever-after that lies at the heart of this beloved classical masterpiece.
MOONSICK
In MOONSICK, the five dancers are bewitched by the music–their physicality and passions dictated by the strong rhythms and intensity of Jim Oblon’s lyrics and guitar playing.
About Jim’s music…
“Skinwalker” is inspired by legends of shapeshifters appearing in cultures around the world, often representing humanity’s fear of the unknown. This piece is built on an altered blues form. It unfolds as a sonic horror story, exploring the feeling of being haunted by something just beyond understanding.
“Desert Sun” is a meditation on loss and grief when there is no tangible place to direct those emotions. The music moves between longing and acceptance, expressing a wish carried beyond oneself. Ultimately, it is an act of surrender to a higher power.
Dating to the nineteenth century, “In the Pines” is one of the great songs of the folk tradition. Its enduring theme is betrayal, captured in the haunting question, “Where did you sleep last night?” The song’s emotional power has allowed it to resonate across generations.
REVOLUTIONS, Revolve Dance Project 2026
Video by Ty Parmenter