8/9/24 O&A NYC SHALL WE DANCE FRIDAY: Calvin Royal III and João Menegussi Perform Touche at Unite- Joyce Ballet Festival

UNITE the Joyce Theater’s Ballet Festival, August 13 through August 18, is curated and co-produced by American Ballet Theatre Principal Dancer Calvin Royal III. One of the works to be presented, Touché, is a duet that explores the themes of male love.  Created by Chris Rudd the ballet features Royal III (Adam) and ABT Corps de ballet member João Menegussi (Steve).

The ballet was filmed while safely quarantined at the Silver Bay YMCA Conference and Family Retreat Center in Silver Bay, New York during the COVID-19 crisis. The filmed performance received its world premiere as part of the ABT Today Virtual Gala on November 23, 2020.

 Touché featuring Calvin Royal III (Adam) and João Menegussi (Steve).

Unite will present works by renowned choreographers Sir Kenneth MacMillan, George Balanchine, Alonso King, and Angelin Preljocaj. The series will also feature works by emerging artists Zhongjing Fang, Victor Trevino, Lauren Lovette, Chris Rudd and Royal III. For tickets and program information visit https://www.joyce.org/performances/118/unite/ballet-festival

 

 

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