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Repertory

Berry Dreamin'

COMPANIES

CHOREOGRAPHER

MUSIC

Chuck Berry

COSTUMES

Danté Baylor

LIGHTING

Brandon Stirling Baker

RUN TIME

  • 32 minutes

Chalvar Monteiro’s Berry Dreamin’ centers the music, personality, and soul-stirring lyricism of Chuck Berry, the father of rock 'n' roll. This works aims to reimagine the rich origin story for a star on the rise—the journey to adulthood and the moving target that is human connection against a day-dreamy, subconscious landscape that gives birth to our wildest dreams.  

Ailey II in Berry Dreamin'

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Ailey II's Jada Ammons and Xavier Logan in Berry Dreamin' Photo by Nir Arieli

Dancer wearing red is kneeling and supporting dancer wearing blue as he jumps

Ailey II's Meredith Brown and Xavier Logan in Berry Dreamin' Photo by Nir Arieli

Group of dancers in low lighting with one dancer downstage with arms and leg extended

Ailey II in Berry Dreamin' Photo by Nir Arieli

Dancer wearing red with arms extended upward

Ailey II's Jennifer M. Gerken in Berry Dreamin' Photo by Nir Arieli

Dancers in low lighting wearing red and blue garments

Ailey II in Berry Dreamin' Photo by Nir Arieli

Dancers in straight line in front of a clothes line

Ailey II in Berry Dreamin' Photo by Nir Arieli

See It Live

Music Credits

“Oh Louisiana,” Drifting Heart,” “Johnny B. Goode (Endel Sleep Soundscape / Part 1, Part, 2, Part 3, Part4),” "No Money Down,” “Maybellene,” “Memphis , Tennessee,” “Downbound Train,” “Havana Moon,” and “Together (We’ll Always Be)" performed and written by Chuck Berry, courtesy of Dualtone Music Group.

 

FUNDERS

The creation of Berry Dreamin' is supported by Kim van Doorn. The creation of Berry Dreamin' is also supported, in part, by commissioning funds from Dance St. Louis. 

Hero Credit: Nir Arieli