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Six couples of a man and a woman stand on the stage

Repertory

Something Tangible

COMPANIES

CHOREOGRAPHER

WORLD PREMIERE

2015

MUSIC

Various Artists*

COSTUMES

Elena Comendador

LIGHTING

Clifton Taylor

RUN TIME

  • 24 minutes

Inspired by everyday emotions that awaken and bring color to the human spirit, choreographer Ray Mercer leads the ensemble cast into a series of vignettes that reflect sensations of love, passion, fear, and self-doubt. The work features a wide range of musical styles that include artists Max Richter, Ólafur Arnalds, Geoff Bennett, and an original score by Bongi Duma. 

Three dancers on stage, one standing with a leg extended high, supported by a dancer holding their hand, while the third dancer sits on the floor looking up. All are wearing grey athletic wear and socks, with a dark background emphasizing their pose and interaction.

Ailey II's Lloyd A. Boyd III, Deidre Rogan, and Jacoby Pruitt in Ray Mercer's Something Tangible Photo by Eduardo Patino

Two dancers on stage, one holding the other in a complex lift. Both are wearing orange jackets, grey tops, shorts, and socks. The background is dark, focusing on the dancers' pose and expressions.

Ailey II's Deidre Rogan and Jacob Lewis in Ray Mercer's Something Tangible Photo by Eduardo Patino

A group of men and women stand in a group looking over their shoulders

Ailey II in Ray Mercer's Something Tangible Photo by Eduardo Patino

*Music Credits

Untitled original composition by Bongi Dumam. “Untitled (Figures)” by Max Richter from the album Memoryhouse, published by Beebop Music c/o Universal Polygram International. “Endalaus II” by Olafur Arnalds from the album Two Songs for Dance, published by Nettwerk One B Music US. “Frysta” by Olafur Arnalds from the album Living Room Songs, published by Nettwerk One B Music US. “Undiscovered Colors” by The Flashbulb from the album Arboreal, published by Alpha Basic. “Kicking the Flavour” an original composition by Geoff Bennett at TTG Music Lab.

Hero Credit: Photo by Eduardo Patino