The Jaunt | Jamar Roberts
Celebrating Black History Month
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09-Dec-2022
This world-premiere performance of Jamar Roberts’ “The Jaunt” was performed by Juilliard’s dance class of 2024 as part of New Dances: Edition 2022.
Music:
“Agents of the Universe” from the album “The Choice” by Kamasi Washington
“Spirit Call” from the album “Earth II” by SAULT
“Can You Hear Him” from the album “Heaven and Earth” by Kamasi Washington
Rehearsal Assistant: Ghrai DeVore-Stokes
Lighting Designer: Clifton Taylor
Costume Designer: Fritz Masten
Stage Manager: Alayna McCabe
Dancers From the Class of 2024:
Cristina Barretta, Graciela Portillo, Zachary Burrows, Tyrone Reese, Isaiah Day, Sydney Revennaugh, Sophia Frilot, Kelis Robinson, Joey Gertin, Julian Sanchez, Antonia Gillette, Kailei Sin, Kannen Glanz, Zack Sommer, Madison Goodman, Alejandro Vargas, Mykiah Goree, Tiana Watson, Michaella Ho, Nyoka Wotorson, Jordyn Hubbs
New Dances: Edition 2022
Performed and recorded on December 9, 2022 at Peter Jay Sharp Theater
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