Collage Dance, one of the 50 largest ballet companies in the nation, will perform “Origins,” at Playhouse on the Square in Memphis, Oct 23-25, opening the 17th repertory season for the pre-eminent, Black-led performing arts organization.
Company artists will bring four contemporary ballets to the stage for three weekend performances that honor Black culture and history, featuring songs by music icons Aretha Franklin, Roberta Flack, Donny Hathaway and musicians with ties to Memphis.
“With ‘Origins,’ we have been very intentional about integrating Memphis music and the overall Black cultural experience,” said artistic director Kevin Thomas. “It’s a tribute to our own stories, our history, our community.”…