Mark Morris Dance Group

Celebrate America’s 250th anniversary with Dances to American Music: Soul of America, a captivating performance by one of the country’s leading dance companies. Choreographed by the legendary Mark Morris, this program blends jazz, classical and folk music by iconic American composers, including George Gershwin, Louis Moreau Gottschalk, James P. Johnson and John Luther Adams. Morris brings his unique creativity and musical precision to life, fusing dance and live music to honor the vibrant spirit and diversity of America’s artistic heritage. 

PROGRAM
Three Preludes — George Gershwin: Preludes for Piano
Northwest — John Luther Adams: Five Athabascan Dances and Five Yup’ik Dances
Pizzica — Louis Moreau Gottschalk: Grand Tarantelle
You've Got to Be Modernistic — James P. Johnson (arr.  Ethan Iverson)

A transformative rush
— San Francisco Chronicle

Pure musical luxury
— The Washington Post