The Coronet Theatre and Ballet Black are thrilled to announce a new joint project designed to nurture emerging choreographic talent from within Ballet Black. Building on a relationship that has delighted audiences with six Ballet Black dance films over the past three years, The Coronet Theatre is opening its doors to provide a dedicated artistic space and intimate setting where new creativity can flourish
This opportunity for young choreographers offers the ideal platform to mentor Ballet Black dancers as they explore their passion for choreography. Over three evenings in June, audiences will experience the premieres of short, original works from talented Ballet Black dancers Isabela Coracy, Helga Paris Morales, and former company member Jacob Wye, each bringing their unique artistic voice to the stage for the first time. This collaboration represents a shared commitment by The Coronet and Ballet Black to fostering artistic growth, diversity, and innovation in dance Join us as we celebrate these emerging choreographers and their new works!
CAST AND CREATIVES
Founder & Artistic Director | Cassa Pancho MBE
Lighting designs by Joshie Harriette
With thanks to Hermione Waterfield, Matthew Cain, Harry Glasstone, & our friends at Purple Matrix for their generous support of this evening
Ballet Black: Pulse, the premiere of short, original works by past and present members of the Ballet Black Company, Isabela Coracy, Helga Paris-Morales, and Jacob Wye.
CREATURES
Inspired by the phrase, “Assim como são as pessoas, são as criaturas” (Just as people are, so are creatures). Creatures explores the profound connection between music and movement - how rhythm unites us and shapes our emotions.
Choreographed by
Original score by
Costume Design by Rehearsal Director
Performed by
Isabela Coracy
Paul Calderone
Isabela Coracy & Frieda Silk
Charlotte Broom
Megan Chiu, Bhungane
Mehlomakulu, & Elijah
Peterkin
PERENNIAL
A new work that interweaves text and dance, delving into the tipping point in relationships where connections are indulged in, strained, and irrevocably altered
Choreographed by
Music by
Performed by Jacob Wye
Jeremy Birchall, Jacob Wye, Amali
Mayadunne, & Perry Como
Jacob Wye, Hannah Rudd & Dan Crossley
STANDING STILL BUT MOVING FAST
This piece explores a civil group breaking the fourth wall on their daily commute.
Choreographed by
Original Score by
Costume Design by
Helga Paris-Morales
Rolando Morales, Earth and In the Cave from his album From the Earth
Remy Sabel and Seirian Griffiths
Helga Paris-Morales & the Ballet Black Company dancers
Rehearsal Director Charlotte Broom
Performed by Taraja Hudson, Acaoã de Castro, Megan Chiu, Mikayla Isaacs, Love Kotiya, Bhungane Mehlomakulu, Elijah Peterkin, & Ebony
Thomas
POST SHOW TALK
Please join us after the performance for a discussion with members of the creative team and Artistic Director, Cassa Pancho