Movement Migration

Thank you to everyone who joined us for Moonlight in Motion 🌙✨

The intimacy of the space, the artistry of our dancers, the beautiful live music (bravo Claudio!), and the energy of our audiences made it a truly special weekend.

We are thankful to every artist, choreographer, staff member, and production team member who helped make this show happen. Thank you to The Long Room and the ASC for giving this evening such a beautiful space to exist in.

And a big shoutout to YOU! None of this work happens without this community. Your support, and your belief in our work, means everything to us. We hope to see you again soon 💫

Photos: Miguel Alejandro Sanchez-Nuñez
Artistic Director: Kim Jones
Pianist: Claudio Olivera
Stage Manager: Janise Rodriguez
Assistant Stage Manager: Rexy Brundige

Choreographers: E.E. Balcos, Tadej Brdnik, Masha Dashkina Maddux, Kaustavi Sarkar, Alyce Cristina Vallejo, Cecilia Whalen, Tamara Williams
UNCCStudent Choreographer: Abbi Gray
Martha Graham - “Adorations Reimagined” by Kim Jones
Dance artists: E.E. Balcos, Tadej Brdnik, Kim Jones, Kaustavi Sarkar, Cecilia Whalen, Natasha Schmid, Tamara Williams, Alyce Cristina Vallejo, & Dominique Willis
Apprentices: Ava Guest, Kari Sescourka, Laura Isabel Vélez Figueroa
UNCC Student Dancers: Avery Allen, Magdeline Gragg, Alexis Holloway, Ella Zuchowski, Aliyah March, Luna Peterkin

This performance was supported, in part, by the Venue Access Grant, funded by Mecklenburg County and proudly administered by the Arts & Science Council. Thank you to the Blumenthal Foundation for their generous support of “Moonlight in Motion.”

Don't miss this special contemporary masterclass with newest Movement Migration company artist, Tadej Brdnik!

🌟 Sunday, May 10 at in Charlotte, NC from 10-11:15 AM

Visit opendoorstudios.com, go to "workshops," and sign up to reserve your spot! Classes are $20 for general and $10 for students.

Slovenian-born and internationally acclaimed, began his professional career in Europe before moving to New York in 1993. For nearly two decades, he was a principal dancer with the Martha Graham Dance Company (1996–2015), performing some of the company's most iconic roles on tours across the United States, Europe, South America, and Asia. He has performed with choreographers including Maurice Béjart, Nacho Duato, Lucinda Childs, Susan Stroman, and Robert Wilson, and continues his relationship with the Graham Company as Régisseur.

Dance into spring with us!

Movimientos de Suspiros ✨

Continuing our spotlight series for "Moonlight in Motion" — "Movimientos de Suspiros" is choreographed by Alyce Cristina Vallejo and performed by Tracy Heim, Kari Sescourka, Alyce Cristina Vallejo, and Laura Isabel Vélez Figueroa, set to Franz Liszt's "Un Sospiro," performed live by pianist Claudio Olivera.

About the choreographer: Alyce Cristina Vallejo, from Charlotte, has dedicated almost 20 years to the Charlotte dance community as a performing artist and teacher. She trained and later worked with Charlotte Ballet, Charlotte School of Ballet, and Northwest School of the Arts. Alyce contributes to Movement Migration as a teaching artist, choreographer, performer, and administrative assistant to the senior movement program. Additionally, Alyce is an embodiment coach, yoga teacher, and a Gyrotonic apprentice teacher.

We hope you join us for "Moonlight in Motion," May 8 at 7 PM and May 9 at 1 PM & 5 PM at The Long Room. Soirée following the 5 PM showing 🌙

🎫 Tickets available now — https://tinyurl.com/moonlightinmotion

📸 Movement Migration at "dys/connect" at Charlotte Art League, photo by Daniel Coston