Balletx Summer Series 2016

BalletX, Philadelphia’s Premier Contemporary Ballet, will present an extended two-week run of its SUMMER SERIES 2016 at The Wilma Theater. The SUMMER SERIES brings together two powerhouse choreographers, Annabelle Lopez Ochoa and Matthew Neenan, with virtual art shop Klip Collective. MATTHEW NEENAN, World Premiere The interplay of light and dark form the backdrop for a tribute to the life of a dear friend. When Toni Hamilton passed away after a battle with Alzheimer’s, Neenan was entrusted with a collection of her manuscripts, introducing him to a side of his friend he never knew in life and inspiring this meditation on creativity, memory, and the unbreakable human spirit. ANNABELLE LOPEZ OCHOA, World Premiere The journey of a lone man into the world of surrealist artist Rene Magritte, encompassing skyscapes of bowler hats, apples, and windows where the dancers interact with what's real, and not-so-real. Ochoa's abstract and virtuosic movement creates what she calls "constructed chaos," a compelling counterpoint to Magritte's canvas of mysterious poetic objects. KLIP COLLECTIVE integrates immersive projection lighting and technology with storytelling to create compelling experiences, which have been commissioned by Sundance Film Festival, Philadelphia Flower Show, Philadelphia International Festival of the Arts, and Longwood Gardens. Klip Collective’s art reel can be viewed at [hidden] The SUMMER SERIES 2016 sponsor is the William Penn Foundation, Toni Hamilton Memorial Fund, and the National Endowment of the Arts. Tickets are general admission and range from $35 to $45 with discounts available to seniors and students. Tickets available through The Wilma Theater box office and online at [hidden] Performance dates and times: Wednesday, July 6, 8:00PM Thursday, July 7, 8:00PM Friday, July 8, 8:00PM Saturday, July 9, 8:00PM Wednesday, July 13, 8:00PM Thursday, July 14, 8:00PM Friday, July 15, 8:00PM Saturday, July 16, 2:00PM Saturday, July 16, 8:00PM Sunday, July 17, 2:00PM More Info below.