Donald Byrd's "From Other Suns" | A World Premiere Ballet from The Kennedy Center

As a unique aspect of Reframing the Narrative, eleven black dancers from historically white ballet companies were commissioned to create this brand new work, "From Other Suns."
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Guest curator Theresa Ruth Howard facilitated a two-week creative process through Kennedy Center Social Impact’s Office Hours Residency Program with renowned choreographer Donald Byrd, using the music of Kennedy Center Composer-in-Residence Carlos Simon, to birth this stunning piece that premiered on the Reframing the Narrative program in the Kennedy Center Opera House alongside works presented by Dance Theatre of Harlem, Ballethnic Dance Company, and Collage Dance Collective.
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From Other Suns
(World Premiere: June 14, 2022)
Choreography: Donald Byrd
Warmth from Other Suns
Music by Carlos Simon
By arrangement with CSJr., publisher
Sole Agent: Bill Holab Music
Played by The Kennedy Center Opera House Orchestra
Evan Rogister, Principal Conductor
Conductor: Dr. Leslie Dunner
Lighting Design: Pamela Hobson
DANCERS
Portia Adams
Precious Adams
Katlyn Addison
Joshua Bodden
Corey Bourbonniere
Jenelle Figgins
Claudia Monja
Ashley Murphy-Wilson
Gian Carlo Perez
Jonathan Philbert
Miranda Silveira
Raquel Smith, Apprentice
From Other Suns was commissioned by the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts as part of Reframing the Narrative (2022) and is made possible with support from the Kennedy Center Social Impact’s Office Hours Residency program.
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[@lazarocedeno5270]

Extraordinary ❤.Magical. Superb. Excellent. Exquisite. Delicious. Brilliant. Classical Ballet. Classical Ballet. At its best.

[@ErnestPugh]

Beautiful DONALD!❤🎉😊

[@lazarocedeno5270]

I went to heaven. Angels in their element. Divine.

[@EmmaEffa]

I've got goosebumps and I am only half way through. Amazing. My daughter dances and these types of experiences and expressions is what I pray is on her path. It is so exquisite!

[@susannamuga3863]

Wow, I've never seen ballet done like this before. This is amazing. I didn't want it to end❤🎉❤

[@lazarocedeno5270]

Loved it all. Final. Curtsy.❤

[@jaynegrenville5580]

This is beautiful to watch ❤️❤️

[@e.mountain1637]

Absolutely amazing!!!!!

[@barbarachartier9526]

Amazing, so proud of you Corey ❤️👏🏻👏🏻❤️

[@terrirobinson3876]

Absolutely beautiful

[@cee4749]

This is like a black version of Agon! I love it. Looks like they worked hard in rehearsal to perfect this piece too.

[@chillbrutha82]

To me, we are the most beautiful creatures in the whole world. Black people. And I mean that in every sense. --- Nina Simone

[@lazarocedeno5270]

Delicious. ❤I want more. More. More .Please more. I want more. Please give it……………………❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@lazarocedeno5270]

Reparations!❤

[@rodneyabrownuwriter4912]

Amen/Awoman

[@cesarcortez5018]

Me gusta

[@sonicboomer8617]

The dancing is fantastic. The music is awful.

[@lazarocedeno5270]

Ache. Ache. Ache.❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤