Donald Byrd's "From Other Suns" | A World Premiere Ballet from The Kennedy Center

As a unique aspect of Reframing the Narrative, eleven black dancers from historically white ballet companies were commissioned to create this brand new work, "From Other Suns." ----- Guest curator Theresa Ruth Howard facilitated a two-week creative process through Kennedy Center Social Impact’s Office Hours Residency Program with renowned choreographer Donald Byrd, using the music of Kennedy Center Composer-in-Residence Carlos Simon, to birth this stunning piece that premiered on the Reframing the Narrative program in the Kennedy Center Opera House alongside works presented by Dance Theatre of Harlem, Ballethnic Dance Company, and Collage Dance Collective. ----- From Other Suns (World Premiere: June 14, 2022) Choreography: Donald Byrd Warmth from Other Suns Music by Carlos Simon By arrangement with CSJr., publisher Sole Agent: Bill Holab Music Played by The Kennedy Center Opera House Orchestra Evan Rogister, Principal Conductor Conductor: Dr. Leslie Dunner Lighting Design: Pamela Hobson DANCERS Portia Adams Precious Adams Katlyn Addison Joshua Bodden Corey Bourbonniere Jenelle Figgins Claudia Monja Ashley Murphy-Wilson Gian Carlo Perez Jonathan Philbert Miranda Silveira Raquel Smith, Apprentice From Other Suns was commissioned by the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts as part of Reframing the Narrative (2022) and is made possible with support from the Kennedy Center Social Impact’s Office Hours Residency program. ----- Subscribe to The Kennedy Center! http://bit.ly/2gNFrtb #reframingthenarrative #ballet #thekennedycenter