A composer, accordion virtuoso, and improvisor, he has been a major contributor to the accordion renaissance of the last 25 years. University of North Carolina, Wilmington, NCĬOLLABORATOR BIOGRAPHIES Guy Klucevsek (composer/accordion) is one of the world’s most versatile and highly-respected accordionists. Performed: Lionel Popkin, Emily Beattie, and Carolyn HallĬostumes and Set Design: Marcus Kuiland-Nazario
Denis’ Orientalism an act of cultural appropriation or a legitimate examination of sources of dance? Can a century of perspective help a contemporary choreographer reach his own point of equilibrium? With wit, piles of fabric, a microphone, three dancers, two musicians, and a leaf blower, Lionel Popkin asks: was St. Denis, Ruth Doesn’t Live Here Anymore addresses acts of cultural sourcing, representation and transmission. Inspired by the career of modern dance pioneer Ruth St.
