Anne-Marie Mulgrew and Dancers Company and Yu.S.Artistry present Two Worlds

Known for its “inventiveness”… “interesting ideas”… “evocative imagery” and “standout performances” (Broad Street Review), Anne-Marie Mulgrew and Dancers Company (AMM & DCO) returns to The Performance Garage with its newest creation, “A Shout from the Bones” conceived and choregraphed by Artistic Director Anne-Marie Mulgrew. “A Shout” is a response, to global violence, and the need for healing and action in today’s world. This ongoing investigation examines contemporary issues that haunt and motivate us to face our humanity. Sections explore themes of community, loss, resilience, understanding, joy, and hope. Built on a series of eleven charged scenes and dances using props, text, music and projections, audiences are invited to create their own stories, share them, and discover a greater understanding of ourselves and the world we live in.

Concept/ Choreography: Anne-Marie Mulgrew
Music: a mix
Dancers: Em Godfrey, Anne of classical, contemporary, world music, and street and bell sounds-Marie Mulgrew (cameo appearance), Leslie Ann Pike, Ava Pizzi, Arielle Ridley, Tori Vincent
AMM & DCO is grateful to The Philadelphia Cultural Fund for its support.
For more information http://annemariemulgrewdancersco.org/

Yu.S. Artistry will present the first half of its upcoming evening-length work, “The Dream of Akinosuke ” which centers around the protagonist, Akinosuke, and his journey through his dream world. Artistic director, Yuki Ishiguro’s newest piece will amalgamate a variety of Japanese fairy tales and mythology to create an exciting cast of characters that guide Akinousuke through his Odyssey. A profound homage to Japanese folklore, “The Dream of Akinosuke” is a deeply allegorical representation of the human experience and a celebration of Eastern culture. Yu.S.Artistry hopes audiences will be transported through their own fantastical journey while watching this piece, resulting in an expanded worldview. Ishiguro is lauded for his “dancer’s range- from Ballet to hip-hop-… (which) gives all his dancing a striking individuality.” (Oberon’s Grove)
Concept/ Choreography: Yuki Ishiguro Artistic Director/Founder
Music: Rin Nagaya, Armand Amar, John Williams, Anois
Dancers: Olivia Ishiguro Assistance Artistic Director, Em Godfrey, Jennifer Kane, Anya Kress, Kelsey Kushnir, Arielle Ridley, Busko Varvara
https://www.yukiishiguro.com
ABOUT TWO WORLDS

Two Companies (AMM & DCO) and Yu.S.Artistry (YSA) collaborated to produce a full-length concert. AMM & DCO is well-established on the Philly scene. YSA is a newer company from Bucks County. Both are contemporary based companies with distinctive visions, unique physical vocabularies and wide-ranging approaches that explore the human condition. Our goals are to create new memorable works, share resources, build crossover audiences, provide more opportunities for professional dancers (you will note that Em and Arielle are in both companies). Olivia and Anya are former AMM & DCO dancers; and connect deeply with the audience.