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CAPEZIO Presents
MOVES At The Montalbán
Produced by Break The Floor
January 15 - 18, 2020
The opening night of the festival will feature 28 finalists competing in this year’s Capezio A.C.E Awards, offering audiences a chance to see up-and-coming artists from all over the country.
Last year’s Capezio A.C.E. Awards winners whose work will be featured on Thursday – Saturday of MOVES at The Montalbán include contemporary choreographer Mary Grace McNally, JA Collective (co-directed by Jordan Johnson and Aidan Carberry), hip-hop choreographer Erik Saradpon, and contemporary choreographer Rudy Abreu.
These emerging artists will be joined by veteran dancers of various disciplines guaranteeing this festival will feature pieces that every dance fan will love.
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2020 Capezio A.C.E. Awards
Wednesday, January 15th at 8pm
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Erik Saradpon
Thursday, January 16th at 8pm
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Mary Grace McNally
Friday, January 17th at 8pm
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Rudy Abreu & JA Collective
Saturday, January 18th at 8pm
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2020 Capezio A.C.E. Awards
Wednesday, January 15th at 8pm
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Experience 28 of the top emerging choreographers in the country as they compete for the prize of $15,000 and the opportunity to put on their own full-length show!
For one night only, each choreographer will present a 4-minute piece to a panel of judges, who in the past have included Mia Michaels, Mandy Moore, Desmond Richardson, Tessandra Chavez and many more! Don’t miss a chance to see these star choreographers of tomorrow!
Erik Saradpon
Thursday, January 16th at 8pm
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Featuring his dynamic hip-hop choreography packed with storytelling and theatrical accents, Erik Saradpon brings his A-game to The Montalbán stage with his debut of FORMALITY LIVE! - a celebration of his climactic works and visions.
Having worked with award-winning artists such as Tessandra Chavez, Tricia Miranda, Liz Imperio, and Brian Friedman, Erik has a unique edge to his hip-hop style that emanates entertainment, athleticism and originality.
Join us as he introduces his most recent creation with his professional dance company FORMALITY and special guests.
Mary Grace McNally
Friday, January 17th at 8pm
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Mary Grace McNally, founder and artistic director of MG + Artists and the 2018 Capezio A.C.E. Awards winner, brings her mesmerizing choreography to LA in the world premiere of When it Falls.
In this must-see production, the artists examine the way in which we navigate our changing selves, in an ever-shifting world, through movement and an original sound score.
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Having expanded her vast knowledge from working with leading contemporary choreographers such as Medhi Walerski and Jermaine Spivey, it is no surprise that she has presented her work at more than 15 venues in the last four years, most recently at The Joyce Theater in NYC.
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Come experience this inspiring evening created by Mary Grace and her dance collective.
Rudy Abreu & JA Collective
Saturday, January 18th at 8pm
World-class choreographer Rudy Abreu will be taking the stage with his all-male company (Embodiment) and all-female company (Radiance) to premiere a new work at this year’s MOVES.
Embodiment X Radiance presents The Overthinker, a story-driven show that will take you through the ups and downs of our generation’s struggle with anxiety and how it can both devalue and enrich our lives in tremendous ways.
Audiences will have the opportunity to see the world premiere of The Overthinker along with a special opening performance by JA Collective (co-directed by Jordan Johnson and Aidan Carberry) exclusively at this year’s festival.