RU
About
RU, inspired by a novel of the same name and written by Kim Thúy, describes a young woman’s life as a post-Vietnam War political refugee. The dancers, in costumes reminiscent of the traditional Vietnamese áo dài dress, move inside composer Scott Killian’s shadowy landscape, their movement suggestive of contrasts between struggle and grace, stoicism and despair.
Press
“Playing with sharp, exciting angles and dancer-on-dancer contact, Lavagnino infuses warmth into everything she does. What was most exciting about this piece was the dynamics of the choreography. Beginning with softer, more ballon movement, "Ru" transitioned to feature sharp in-between steps and explosive leaps. It really proved how versatile these dancers are.”
—BWW, Christina Pandolfi
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Photo Credit(s): Charles Roussel
