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A group of dancers is arranged in a circle on the stage, lying down with their heads towards the center. One dancer stands in the middle, balancing on one leg with the other leg extended high in the air. They are dressed in dark, sparkly costumes, and the stage is lit with blue lighting.

Repertory

Breaking Point

COMPANIES

CHOREOGRAPHER

WORLD PREMIERE

Stephens Hall Theatre, Towson, MD, 2017

MUSIC

Audiomachine

COSTUMES

Taylor S. Barnett

LIGHTING

Brandon Stirling Baker

RUN TIME

23 Minutes

Breaking Point is an intense depiction of the fight for our heart’s desire. Whether it is love, friendship, forgiveness, or a secret longing—these things can take us to our limit.

Suitably paired with the bold and pulsating sounds of Audiomachine, Renee I. McDonald’s high-powered, modern-based choreography captures the willpower and frenzy it takes to keep up “the fight” until you hit your breaking point. 

two dancers stand on either side of the stage and another two are in the middle with one dancer holding the other horizonatlly across his shoulders.

Ailey II in Renee I. McDonald's Breaking Point Photo by Kyle Froman

A dancer covering his face and chest with his hands

Ailey II's Kyle H. Martin in Renee I. McDonald’s Breaking Point Photo by Kyle Froman

A line of dancers illuminated by dim red lights. One is posing and pointing at the others

Ailey II in Renee I. McDonald's Breaking Point Photo by Kyle Froman

Music Credits

“Beyond Good and Evil,” “Sands of Time,” “Black Cauldron,” “Hell's Battalion,” “Lost Generation,” “House of Cards,” “Creation,” and “Lost Raiders” from the album Chronicles; “Attack on the Winter Wall” from the album Decimus, published by Audiomachine.