state

Commissioned by a.i.m. by kyle abraham

World Premiere | 2018 | The Joyce Theater

state captures five states of a woman and the deep connections women build to hold each other up and the urgency and beauty of individual expression. Set to the music of pop artist RIVKA.

state originally commissioned by A.I.M. by Kyle Abraham, was made possible with support from Jody and John Arnhold, a music commission grant from the O’Donnell-Green Music and Dance Foundation, and additional funding from the Harkness Foundation for Dance.

“There is no weak link or moment during state … Swift yet constricted, these dancers capture the experience of womanhood." - Broadway World

“danced with the strength the concept of the work suggests: that women have both the power of individuality and ability to connect with each other in myriad ways.” - Dance Informa

Choreography: 
Andrea Miller in collaboration with Catherine Kirk, Marcella Lewis, Kayla Farrish and Keerati Jinakunwiphat of A.I.M. by Kyla Abraham, and GALLIM

Lighting Design: 
Nicole Pearce

Original Score:
Reginald “RIVKA” Wilkins