Syren Modern Dance 11/14/09 at St. Francis Xavier School

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SYREN Modern Dance presents the last of the leaves along with excerpts of Dolce

November 14, 2009 at 7:30pm at St. Francis Xavier School

SYREN Modern Dance presents the last of the leaves (March 2009) as well as excerpts of Dolce, a new work set to premiere in April 2010 at St. Francis Xavier School in Park Slope, NY. Highly physical, the last of the leaves uses the driving and churning idiosyncrasies of John Adams's “Shaker Loops” to explore the mysteries surrounding the cycles of human life. Birth, illness, death, and the different energies needed to experience them, are points of departure for this piece as eight dancers journey through qualities both distant and tender.

"Visually engaging and emotionally stirring...” – Flavorwire

Dolce is a rich and joyful exploration of the different relationships women share. Set to the playful and passionate score by Edvard Grieg, the music of "Holberg Suite" leads the way as the six ladies of SYREN lusciously move through space in groups, duets, and trios. The movement vocabulary is filled with jumps, turns and intricate partnering and is tightly connected to Grieg's versatile score.

Both works are choreographed by Kate Mehan. the last of the leaves is performed by Aleyse Bradford, Jean-René Homehr, Jere Hunt, Chanelle Lagacé, Erin Ghislin Lane, Nico Li, Brigitte Mitchell, and Lynn Peterson. Dolce is performed by Aleyse Bradford, Chanelle Lagacé, Erin Ghislin Lane, Nico Li, Brigitte Mitchell, and Lynn Peterson. the last of the leaves is set to John Adams' "Shaker Loops", and Dolce is set to Edvard Griegʼs “Holberg Suite”.

The performance will take place on November 14, 2009 at 7:30PM at St. Francis Xavier School Auditorium, 736 President Street, Brooklyn, New York, 11215. Tickets are $20.00, and seating is general admission.

Advanced ticket sales can be purchased online at www.smarttix.com or over the phone at 212.868.4444. For inquires about group sales contact [email protected]. Day of ticket sales are cash only and can be purchased at the box office at St. Francis Xavier on the day of the performance a half hour before the show begins.