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DESCRIPTION:<h4><strong>GERALD R. FORD AMPHITHEATER</strong></h4> For two decades under the artistic leadership of Damian Woetzel, the Vail Dance Festival has stood at the forefront of innovation—where groundbreaking music and dance come vividly to life in the present moment. Since 2007, the Festival has premiered more than 145 original works by some of the world’s most visionary choreographers and composers, creating a singular platform for bold artistic collaboration across genres. NOW celebrates the 20th anniversary of Woetzel’s artistic vision with an evening of newly-created works developed in collaboration with Festival artists. Featuring daring choreography, inventive musical partnerships, and an exceptional roster of dancers and musicians, the program reflects the Festival’s enduring spirit of creativity, curiosity, and fearless experimentation. <a class="btn btn-green" href="https://vaildance.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/8.10-Now-Premieres_Web-1.pdf"><strong>TONIGHT'S PERFORMANCE</strong></a> Choreographers for this milestone evening include: <strong><em>NEW</em> 2026 Artist-In-Residence Alexei Ratmansky</strong> Chloe Misseldine, Takumi Miyake & Ryan Tomash Musicians: Jayla Chee, Langston Hughes II, Eliza Salem, and Joel Wenhardt <strong><em>NEW</em> Robert Battle</strong> Calvin Royal III Musicians: Brooklyn Rider, Alex Sopp, & Davóne Tines <strong><em>NEW</em> Collaboration between Lil Buck, Kayla Mak & Ringdown</strong> Lil Buck & Kayla Mak Ringdown: Danni Lee Parpan & Caroline Shaw <strong><em>NEW</em> Chun Wai Chan*</strong> Mira Nadon & Chun Wai Chan Musician: Tony Siqi Yun <strong><em>NEW</em> Michelle Dorrance in collaboration with Chelsea Hoy</strong> India Bradley, Maddie Cabral, Sofía Dorantes, Michael Fleck, Anna Gorman, Chelsea Hoy, Emiko Nakagawa, Roman Mejia, Dario Natarelli & Tiler Peck Musician: Kate Davis <strong><em>NEW</em> Robbie Fairchild</strong> Lauren Lovette & Robbie Fairchild Musician: Derek Wang <strong><em>NEW</em> Larry Keigwin</strong> Lil Buck, Vladyslav Detiuchenko, Philip Duclos, Elijah Geolina, Savannah Green, Daniel Guzmán, Kayla Mak, Veronika Rakitina, Yoon Jung Seo & Indiana Woodward Musicians: Jayla Chee, Langston Hughes II, Eliza Salem, & Joel Wenhardt <strong><em>NEW</em> Tiler Peck</strong> India Bradley & Kayla Mak Musicians: Brooklyn Rider <strong><em>NEW</em> Pam Tanowitz</strong> Catherine Hurlin, Daisy Kate Jacobson, Sara Mearns, Unity Phelan & Melissa Toogood Musicians: Kate Davis, Danni Lee Parpan, Alex Sopp, Caroline Shaw, & Derek Wang <strong><em>NEW</em> Amanda Treiber*</strong> Dominika Afanasenkov, Preston Chamblee, Naomi Corti & Michael de la Nuez Musician: Michael Scales <strong><em>NEW</em> Takehiro Ueyama*</strong> Savannah Green & Jerard Palazo Musicians: Brooklyn Rider <strong><em>NEW</em> Christopher Wheeldon</strong> Lauren Lovette & Robbie Fairchild Musicians: Brooklyn Rider <hr /> *First-time Festival choreographers. Casting and repertory are subject to change. <hr /> <em>Photo credit: Roman Mejia rehearses with Alexei Ratmansky ahead of the 2019 Vail Dance Festival. Photo by Erin Baiano.</em>
SUMMARY:NOW: Premieres
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DESCRIPTION:Reminder for NOW: Premieres
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