Cal Performances is the performing arts organization of the University of California, Berkeley. It presents world-class music, dance, and theater performances throughout the year.
PremiereJazz Island. Embrace. Revelations.
Cal Performances,
Zellerbach Hall,
Berkeley, USA
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2 PM
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US$ 84
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Important Info
Type: Ballet
City: Berkeley, USA
Starts at: 14:00
Acts: 1
Duration: 1h 56min
E-tickets: Print at home or at the box office of the event if so specified. You will find more information in your booking confirmation email.
You can only select the category, and not the exact seats.
If you order 2 or 3 tickets: your seats will be next to each other.
If you order 4 or more tickets: your seats will be next to each other, or, if this is not possible, we will provide a combination of groups of seats (at least in pairs, for example 2+2 or 2+3).
Cast
Creators
Choreographer:
Alvin Ailey
Choreographer:
Fredrick Earl Mosley
Choreographer:
Maija Garcia
Overview
Jazz Island by Maija García is a vibrant and rhythm-driven work that blends jazz influences with contemporary movement. The piece radiates energy, musicality, and a sense of playful freedom.
Jazz Island by Maija García is a lively exploration of rhythm, syncopation, and expressive individuality. Drawing from jazz roots, the choreography emphasizes musical accents, dynamic shifts, and personal flair within the ensemble. The work creates an atmosphere of joy and spontaneity, celebrating movement as both structure and improvisation.
Embrace by Fredrick Earl Mosley is a moving exploration of connection, trust, and shared humanity. Through fluid partnering and expressive movement, the work highlights both vulnerability and strength.
Embrace by Fredrick Earl Mosley uses intimate, grounded choreography to examine the act of coming together—emotionally and physically. The movement language emphasizes support, weight, and closeness, creating moments that feel tender yet resilient. The work invites viewers to reflect on relationships, compassion, and the power of human touch.
Revelations by Alvin Ailey is a powerful modern dance masterpiece inspired by African American spirituals and lived experience. The work expresses struggle, faith, and joy through deeply emotional and communal movement.
Revelations by Alvin Ailey is an iconic dance work that traces a journey from sorrow to hope using music rooted in African American spirituals. Through a blend of modern dance, ballet, and jazz influences, the choreography reflects resilience, spirituality, and collective memory. It remains a timeless celebration of the human spirit and one of the most influential works in modern dance history.
Venue Info
Cal Performances - Berkeley
101 Zellerbach Hall, Berkeley, CA 94720, United States
101 Zellerbach Hall, Berkeley, CA 94720, United States
Important Info
Type: Ballet
City: Berkeley, USA
Starts at: 14:00
Acts: 1
Duration: 1h 56min