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Repertory

In The Middle, Somewhat Elevated

COMPANIES

CHOREOGRAPHER

COMPANY PREMIERE

Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater: New York City Center, 2026

MUSIC

Thom Willems in collaboration with Leslie Stuck

STAGED

Jodie Gates

STAGE, LIGHTING, AND COSTUME DESIGNS

William Forsythe

SOUND DESIGN SUPERVISOR

Benjamin Young

LIGHTING SUPERVISOR

Stirling Baker

RUN TIME

  • 28 minutes

As the first modern dance-based company to perform this piece, Ailey brings new perspective to a landmark of late twentieth-century ballet. Propelled by Thom Willems’ driving score, the work crackles with immediacy, energy, and risk, balancing rigorous structure with a unique visceral spontaneity.

See It Live

Funders

The company premiere of In the Middle, Somewhat Elevated is made possible by The Red Moose Charitable Fund and Pamela D. Zilly and John H. Schaefer Endowment Fund.