Ballet + Doves: Unbound (Attend in Person)
Location
Washington National Cathedral
3101 Wisconsin Avenue NW
Washington DC 20016
Directions & Parking
Washington National Cathedral
3101 Wisconsin Avenue NW
Washington DC 20016
Directions & Parking
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Ballet + Doves: Unbound (Attend in Person)
Friday, May 7 and Saturday, May 8
Join us in-person for an evening of artistic fusion combining The Washington Ballet and Michael Pendry’s “Les Colombes” exhibit. The event includes a viewing of the doves exhibit followed by an interpretive performance by Washington Ballet Company dancers Maki Onuki and Tamás Krizsa. The 7:30 viewing times conclude with a panel discussion with the performers.
Commissioned by the Cathedral as a complement to Pendry's "Les Colombes," Washington Ballet dancer and choreographer Tamás Krizsa created a site-specific pas de deux titled "Unbound." Inspired by the power and grace of Pendry's installation and Neely's original score, dancers Onuki and Krizsa are but two doves in the flock of 2,000, having broken off to explore. Together, they find balance and comfort in each other, and as part of the flock, as they soar through the iconic nave to live music. The ballet is a physical embodiment of the themes of hope, peace, and unity that doves represent, and features the debut of a new, original score by film composer and TWB collaborator Blake Neely.
This event will be held in-person in the Cathedral Nave!
Please note that by reserving a ticket, you agree to comply with our COVID-19 policies. The Cathedral adheres to all current District of Columbia COVID-19 safety guidelines.
- Masks must be properly worn (covering both mouth and nose) while inside the Cathedral
- Maintain 6 ft (2 m) of social distance from those not in your household
- Your ticket is for this event only; the rest of the Cathedral remains closed to visitors
Tickets to attend in-person are now sold out, but you can still join us virtually! Click here to register to watch online.
Friday, May 7 and Saturday, May 8
Join us in-person for an evening of artistic fusion combining The Washington Ballet and Michael Pendry’s “Les Colombes” exhibit. The event includes a viewing of the doves exhibit followed by an interpretive performance by Washington Ballet Company dancers Maki Onuki and Tamás Krizsa. The 7:30 viewing times conclude with a panel discussion with the performers.
Commissioned by the Cathedral as a complement to Pendry's "Les Colombes," Washington Ballet dancer and choreographer Tamás Krizsa created a site-specific pas de deux titled "Unbound." Inspired by the power and grace of Pendry's installation and Neely's original score, dancers Onuki and Krizsa are but two doves in the flock of 2,000, having broken off to explore. Together, they find balance and comfort in each other, and as part of the flock, as they soar through the iconic nave to live music. The ballet is a physical embodiment of the themes of hope, peace, and unity that doves represent, and features the debut of a new, original score by film composer and TWB collaborator Blake Neely.
This event will be held in-person in the Cathedral Nave!
Please note that by reserving a ticket, you agree to comply with our COVID-19 policies. The Cathedral adheres to all current District of Columbia COVID-19 safety guidelines.
- Masks must be properly worn (covering both mouth and nose) while inside the Cathedral
- Maintain 6 ft (2 m) of social distance from those not in your household
- Your ticket is for this event only; the rest of the Cathedral remains closed to visitors
Tickets to attend in-person are now sold out, but you can still join us virtually! Click here to register to watch online.