An Afternoon of Modern Dance with Linda Diamond & Company
Byrdcliffe is thrilled to welcome back the celebrated modern dance troupe, Linda Diamond & Company, to the Kleinert James Gallery for an afternoon of modern dance performance.
The Company will perform seven diverse routines brought to life by professional dancers Nina Deacon, Isabel Crosti, Claudia Logi, and Mailys Dumas Lattaque. The program includes:
- Angels Rising: A premiere by choreographer Linda Diamond, featuring original music by composer and music director Tom Desisto.
- A Reason to Dance: A recent piece set to music by Desisto, accompanied by poetry and choreography written by Diamond.
- Charade: A recently revived contemporary spoof on the justice system. Originally premiered at Lincoln Center’s Bruno Walter Auditorium, it weaves together the distinct works of iconic American and contemporary composers Henry Mancini, Philip Glass, Leonard Bernstein, and David Van Tieghem.
- Las Escondidas: A duet performed with traditional Sephardic music.
- Works by Pioneer Anna Sokolow: Two pieces by the legendary modern dance pioneer, including House of Fun and a moving solo performance of Kaddish set to the music of Maurice Ravel.
- Cielo: A tribute to Anna Sokolow choreographed by Diamond with music by Isaac Albéniz.
Enhancing the afternoon’s multidisciplinary experience, live musical interludes will be presented between each dance work by composer and guitarist Tom Desisto alongside his wife, the well-known jazz and blues singer Terry Blaine. Former 15-year-old student dancer Luna Anata will also provide short dance accompaniment during select live music sets.
A suggested donation of $20 for adults and $6 for children helps support the ongoing cultural and educational efforts of Byrdcliffe and Linda Diamond & Company.
About Linda Diamond & Company:
Linda Diamond & Company is an award-winning, 501(c)(3) not-for-profit modern dance group. Its mission is to provide live dance performances centered on multicultural and visual arts themes to audiences of all ages, promoting awareness and deeper connection through the universal language of dance. The company has performed across a wide variety of prestigious venues, including Lincoln Center, the Lower Manhattan Cultural Council, the Staten Island Making Waves Festival, and the Woodstock Playhouse.