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A group of dancers is performing on stage, all dressed in light grey costumes. They are in a line, extending their arms forward. Two dancers in the front are engaged in a duet, with one dancer lifting their leg high in the air and holding hands with the other dancer. The background is dark, and the stage is lit to highlight their movements.

Repertory

Echoes

COMPANIES

CHOREOGRAPHER

AILEY II PREMIERE

2009

WORLD PREMIERE

Boston Conservatory, 2008

MUSIC

MUSIC “Io Non Ho Paura” by Ezio Bosso

DÉCOR

Linda O'Brien

COSTUMES

Emiko Tokunaga

ORIGINAL LIGHTING

Linda O’Brien

LIGHTING

Al Crawford

RUN TIME

25 Minutes

Thang Dao’s Echoes began as a haunting depiction of the choreographer’s memories of life in Vietnam and his migration to America. This poignant ballet has grown into a deeply moving reverie that transcends personal history. 

Two dancers are performing a duet on stage, dressed in light grey costumes. The female dancer is balancing on one leg with the other leg extended behind her, while the male dancer supports her by holding her hand. The background is dark blue, and the stage is dimly lit.

Ailey II's Aqura Lacey and Major Nesby in Thang Dao's Echoes Photo by Pierre Wachholder

A group of dancers is performing on stage, all dressed in light grey costumes. They are in a line, extending their arms forward. Two dancers in the front are engaged in a duet, with one dancer lifting their leg high in the air and holding hands with the other dancer. The background is dark, and the stage is lit to highlight their movements.

Ailey II in Thang Dao's Echoes Photo by Eduardo Patino, NYC