This, That, and the Third

“The origin of this piece came from the idea of code-switching,” says Rena Butler, "… [the opening section] has each dancer in a square box, and they're just trying to break out of it and find freedom and find a voice — beyond the barriers or confines that are outlined by outside forces." 

Company: Ballet de L'Opera Grand Avignon

Premiere Date: May 17, 2025 in Avignon, France

Choreographer: Rena Butler

Lighting Designer: KJ Lighting Design

Music: Darryl J. Hoffman, Chance The Rapper, Justin Hurwitz, The Gaslamp Killer

Costume Design: Adrienne Lipson