Quantum of Love (2018)

Choreography by Mauro Astolfi

Premiere: Martha B. Knoebel Dance Theatre, Long Beach, CA
Music: Compilation designed by Mauro Astolfi
Lighting Design: Tiffany Williams
Costume Design: Rachael Lorenzetti
Running Time: 33 minutes

Performed by: Ellen Akashi, Kira Bartoli, Samuel DeAngelo, Amie Lee Kilgore, Katie Natwick, Kaitlin Regan, Zak Ryan Schlegel, Megan Seagren, Evan Swenson, Santiago Villarreal

The Empty Room (2018)

Choreography by Ido Tadmor

Premiere: Musco Center for the Arts, Orange, CA
Music: Andando pela Africa by Barbatuques; Piano Sonata No. 4 in E Flat, K.282-1. Adagio by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart performed by Mitsuko Uchida; O Mio Babbino Caro (Gianna Schicchi) by Giacomo Puccini
Lighting Design: Tiffany Williams
Costume Design: Yaron Braha Bezalel
Running Time: 21 minutes

A dance-theater piece created by celebrated Israeli dancer and choreographer Ido Tadmor, The Empty Room is a dramatic comedy about the evolution of a relationship over a lifetime – from its beginning to its end, and everything in between. Depicting the joys and the struggles, they deal with life and its difficulties, expressing love and fear through their own language and gestures. Theatrical, humorous and raw, this duet is an extremely physical blend of innovative partnering and soul-wrenching contemporary movement.

Breach (2017)

Choreography by Yin Yue

Premiere: Irvine Barclay Theatre, Irvine, CA
Music: Max Richter, Michael Banabila & Machinefabriek
Lighting Design: Ben Tusher
Choreographic Assistant: Liane Aung
Costume Design: Yin Yue
Running Time: 12 minutes

Grounded, circular, fluid and dynamic, Breachis rhythmic and powerful as well as sensual and graceful. Made for a company of seven dancers, Yin Yue's work is an emotional experience contrasted by strong, detailed physicality in all its complexity.

Drift (2016)

Choreography by Jennifer Backhaus

Premiere: Irvine Barclay Theatre, Irvine, CA
Music: Fol Chen
Lighting Design: Ben Tusher
Costume Design: Rhonda Earick
Running Time: 40 minutes

Premiering in January 2016, Drift deals with journey, risk and the re-imagination of self. The work is set to an original score by Los Angeles-based electronic band Fol Chen.

The Margin (2012)

Choreography by Jennifer Backhaus

Premiere: Segerstrom Center for the Arts, Costa Mesa, CA
Music: Steve Reich, Howie B & Coldcut Remixes
Running Time: 8 or 15 minutes

The Woeful Maladies of Ennui Manor (2008)

Choreography by Jennifer Backhaus

Premiere: John Anson Ford Theatre, Hollywood, CA
Music: Alan Terricciano (Original Composition), Robin Cox Ensemble (Performance)
Costume Design: Rhonda Earick
Running Time: 53 minutes

00:13:21:20 (2008)

Choreography by Jennifer Backhaus

Premiere: Irvine Barclay Theatre, Irvine, CA
Music: Boys Noize & Joanna Newsom
Lighting Design: Ben Tusher
Costume Design: Rhonda Earick
Running Time: 13 minutes

Arrive (2008)

Choreography by Jennifer Backhaus

Premiere: Irvine Barclay Theatre, Irvine, CA
Music: Mogwai, Explosions in the Sky
Lighting Design: Ben Tusher
Running Time: 11 minutes

Shift (2007)

Choreography by Jennifer Backhaus

Premiere: Waltmar Theatre, Orange, CA
Music: Zoe Keating
Lighting Design: Ben Tusher
Scenic Design: Ben Tusher
Costume Design: Rhonda Earick
Running Time: 25 minutes