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A color photo of dancers Dudley Williams, Hector Mercado, and Leland Schwantes in mid-performance. They are kneeling on one knee with arms extended, wearing white costumes. The lighting is dim, creating a reddish hue over the image.

Repertory

Dance For Six

COMPANIES

CHOREOGRAPHER

COMPANY PREMIERE

American Dance Festival, New London, 1969

WORLD PREMIERE

New Dance Group, 1969

MUSIC

Antonio Vivaldi

COSTUMES

Joyce Trisler

RUN TIME

20 Minutes

Originally commissioned by The New Dance Group in 1969, Dance for Six is set to Vivaldi’s “Concerto #9 in B Flat major” and “Concerto #12 in B minor.” The plotless ballet features three couples weaving about the stage in beautiful, wondrous patterns. 

A color photo of dancers Dudley Williams, Hector Mercado, and Leland Schwantes in mid-performance. They are kneeling on one knee with arms extended, wearing white costumes. The lighting is dim, creating a reddish hue over the image.

Dudley Williams, Hector Mercado, and Leland Schwantes in Dance for Six Photo courtesy of the Ailey Archives

A black and white photo of dancers Dudley Williams, John Mederios, George Faison, Judith Jamison, Consuelo Atlas, and Renee Rose in mid-performance. They are leaping gracefully with arms extended, wearing white leotards. The stage is lit with bright lights in the background, highlighting the dancers' movements.

Dudley Williams, John Mederios, George Faison, Judith Jamison, Consuelo Atlas, and Renee Rose in Joyce Trisler's Dance for Six Photo by Jarry Lang

Color photo of Matthew Rushing and Linda-Denise Fisher-Harrell performing in HERE...NOW. Matthew is wearing brown pants and a sleeveless top, pulling Linda-Denise, who is in a yellow bodysuit with crisscross patterns, as she leans forward in a dynamic pose.

Masazumi Chaya in Joyce Trisler's Dance for Six Photo courtesy of the Ailey Archives

Black and white photo of Michihiko Oka and Mari Kajiwara performing in Dance for Six. Michihiko is standing in a dynamic pose, extending his arm while holding Mari's hand as she lies on the floor with her arms outstretched. Both wear simple, form-fitting costumes.

Michihiko Oka and Mari Kajiwara in Joyce Trisler's Dance for Six Photo by Johan Elbers