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Founded in 2003 by Artistic Director Larry Keigwin, Keigwin+Company creates and presents Keigwin’s electrifying brand of contemporary dance. K+C reaches broad audiences and invigorates diverse communities with a refreshing vision of dance that embodies a theatrical sensibility of wit, style, and heart. Community projects seek to physically engage audiences in movement and bring new opportunities for individuals to become more invested in dance. Since K+C’s premiere performance at Joyce Soho, Keigwin has created 16 dances, including the large-scale choreographic event Bolero, tailored specifically to your community and using 50-75 local participants. Acclaimed company works include Runaway (2008) and the site-specific Sidewalk (2009). The company most recently presented the world premiere of an evening-length work, EXIT, at The Joyce Theater to sold-out audiences. Over the past 8 years, K+C has presented performances nationwide at venues including The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts, Summerdance Santa Barbara, New York City Center, the American Dance Festival, Bates Dance Festival, and others.
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BOLERO
Inspired by Maurice Ravel's iconic score, Bolero is the centerpiece of K+C’s community outreach efforts, incorporating a cast of 50-75 community members and dancers into a tableau of a specific region, examining and de-constructing local traits and stereotypes.
Click here for more information on BOLERO
ELEMENTS (Water, Fire, Earth, Air)
A work of four suites inspired by the four building blocks of nature.
CAFFEINATED
A witty, hyper-kinetic response to the American coffee culture craze.
MATTRESS SUITE
An acclaimed compilation of duets and trios that explore the various facets of sexuality and yearning for love.
BIRD WATCHING
Set to Haydn's Symphony #6 in D Major placing audiences in the position of voyeur, observing and reflecting upon the world that surrounds them.
NATURAL SELECTION
A theatrical microcosm of Darwinian theory set to driving music by Michael Gordon.
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LOVE SONGS
A romantic and playful series of duets highlighting different aspects of love that unfolds to classics by Aretha Franklin, Roy Orbison, and Nina Simone.
TRYPTYCH
An essay on abstraction in three sections, exploring concepts of repetition, duration, and pattern to the pulsating beat of electronic composer Jonathan Pratt's original score.
EXIT
A full-evening work that explores darkness, addiction, and escape amid human relationships in a club-like setting.
RUNAWAY
Called “a thrilling coup d' theater” by Vanity Fair, showcases 12 dancers in 1960s style clothing moving down a runway of light, while sudden bursts of aggression and surprising contact create a vibrant counterpoint.
MEGALOPOLIS
Set to Steve Reich’s Sextet for Six Marimbas and M.I.A.’s World Town and XR2, Megalopolis combines minimalism with driving hip-hop. |
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While on tour, K+C strives to partner with presenters to plan and implement residency and outreach activities that provide audiences with more in-depth experiences with the company. Outreach activities offered include lecture demonstrations and master classes in modern technique, repertory, and composition. Mr. Keigwin and the company are also available for pre-and post performance audience discussions.
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Tech Info |
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Minimum Performance Space:
Minimum stage dimensions are 48' wide including wing space x 30' deep from plaster line to back wall. Minimum performance area (leg to leg, first electric to upstage legs) is 36' wide x 22' deep. Minimum grid height is 22'.
If there is an orchestra pit / apron that can be converted to seating, it may be. Apron lifts, in any case, should play at house level with railings removed.
Certain company works include specific additions. Most of these elements are open to discussion given time and venue constraints.
Download the K+C Tech Rider here.
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