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| Celebration (12 dancers – 6 women, 6 men)
Choreographer – Gerald Arpino
5/15/80
16 minutes |
| A plotless and energetic ensemble work of group sections and a pas with a Russian flavor. A rousing showcase piece. |
| Music – Dimitri Shostakovich
Costume design – Santo Loquasto
Lighting design – Thomas Skelton |
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| Confetti (6 dancers – 3 couples)
Choreographer – Gerald Arpino
2/28/1968
13 minutes |
| A highly spirited and technically challenging tour de force showcasing the individual as well as each couple. Tambourines and high energy close the piece with zest. |
| Music – Gioacchino Rossini
Costume design – Toodie Wittmer
Lighting design – Thomas Skelton |
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| Fanfarita (3 dancers – 1 male, 2 female)
Choreographer – Gerald Arpino
10/9/1968
12:30 minutes |
| A bravura neo-classical pas de trois with a Spanish flair including a pas de deux, and solos. The male dancer uses castanets in a flavorful and technical solo. |
| Music – Ruperto Chapi excerpts from El Tambor de Granaderos
Costume design – R. Quintana
Lighting design – Thomas Skelton |
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| Footnotes For RJ (7 dancers – 3 female, 4 male)
Choreographer – Gerald Arpino
10/27/2000
13 minutes |
| Reflections on Robert Joffrey’s regard for neo-classical style and sharp, contemporary movement. Solos for the men, duets for the women and a slick pas de deux create a plotless and seemless work. |
| Music – Teo Macero
Costume design – Rebecca Shouse
Lighting design – Kevin Dreyer |
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| Italian Suite (17 dancers)
Choreographer – Gerald Arpino
October 26, 1983
22:30 minutes
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| A plotless and lyrical ballet of romantic, neo-classical dance.
The selections are: an ensemble, the women, a pas de deux, female solo, pas de trois and finale. |
| Music – Emmanno Wolf-Ferrari excerpts from Overture to La Dama Boba, Prelude from I Quattro Rusteghi, Serenade from E Gioelli Della Madonna, Intermezzo from E Gioelli Della Madonna, Intermezzo from I Quattro Rusteghi, Ritornella freom Act II of Il Campiello, Overture from Il Segretol di Susanna
Costume design – Carol Vollet Gamer
Lighting design – Thomas Skelton |
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| Kettentanz (12 dancers – 6 female, 6 male)
Choreographer – Gerald Arpino10/20/1971
32 minutes |
| A classical salute to Old Vienna, balls and weingartens. A signature work of Arpino showcasing a diversity of technique. Nine sections: Gitano Gallop-entire cast, Annen Polka-3 couples, Kettenbrucke Waltz-Pas, Eisel Und Beisel Sprung-2 males & 1 female, Chinese Galop-1 male & 2 females, Schnofler Tanz-female solo, Eufzer Galop-2 males, Hofball Tanz-4 couples, Cachucha Galop-2 females, Gitana Galop-Entire cast
Music- Johann Strauss Sr. Johann Mayer Gitana Galop, Opus108; Annen Polka, Opus 137; Erste Kettenbrucke Walzer, Opus 4, Eisele und Beisele Sprunge, Opus 202, Chinese Galop, Opus 20; Seufzer Galop, Opus 9; Hofball Taz, Opus 51; Cachucha Galop, Opus 97 by Johann Strauss, Sr. and Schnofler Tanz by Johann Mayer |
| Costume design-Joe Eula
Lighting design – Thomas Skelton |
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| Light Rain (14 dancers)
Choreographer – Gerald Arpino
11/04/1981
19 minutes |
| A slick and energetic ensemble work of middle-eastern rhymes capturing a youthful and exuberant spirit in contemporary movement. An audience favorite and an Arpino signature piece Performed in 3 sections: entire cast, a sultry pas de deux, entire cast |
| Music – Douglas Adams and Russ Gauthier Dream Dancer
Costume design – A. Christina Giannini
Lighting design – Thomas Skelton |
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Partita For FouR(4 dancers -1 female, 3 male) renamed
Partita For RC
Choreographer – Gerald Arpino
3/13/1968 – 6/10/2000 (RC)
7 minutes |
| Abstract game play with 3 male dancers competing for the attention of the 1 female. Each has a solo to show off to her. Allegro in tempo. |
| Music – Vittirio Reiti
Costume design – practice clothing |
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Pas Des Deesses (4 dancers – 1 male, 3 female)
Choreographer – Robert Joffrey
10/2/1956
23 minutes |
| A classical and gentle satire of the mythical meeting between 3 great ballerinas: Lucille Grahn, Fanny Cerrito, Marie Taglioni and their competition for the attention of Arthur Saint Leon. There is a series of pas de deux and encounters concluding with a spirited finale. Robert Joffrey’s first and most noted work. |
| Music – John Field
Costume design – Anver Bey Khan (alias of Robert Joffrey)
Lighting design – Thomas Skelton |
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| Postcards (17 dancers – 8 female, 9 male)
Choreographer – Robert Joffrey
6/12/1980
Entire work – 26 minutes |
| A ballet depicting vignettes of Paris in the early 1900’s invoking fleeting relationships and whimsical memories. Challenging maneuvers, classical and luscious movement imparted through a series of divertissements including pas de deux, solos, duets and ensemble work. |
| Music – Erik Satie Je Te Veux, Cher le Docteur,Omnibus,Rembouillet, Les Oiseaux, La Diver du President, La Diva de L’Empire, Allons y: ChochotteTendrement, Trois Morceaux en forme de la Poire, Pieces froids: Airs a faire; Danses de travers, Jack in the Box
Costume design – John David Ridge
Set design – Herbert Migdoll |
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| Reflections (10 dancers – 7 female, 3 male)
Choreographer – Gerald Arpino
2/3/1971
20:30 minutes |
| An abstract ensemble work comprised of solos, pas de deux, and groupings using classical movement with a neo-classical energy and lyricism. |
| Music – Peter I. Tchaikovsky – Variations on a Rococo Theme for Cello and Orchestra
Costume design – A. Christina Giannini
Lighting design – Jennifer Tipton |
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| Round Of Angels (7 dancers – 1 female, 6 male)
Choreographer – Gerald Arpino
1/5/1983
12 minutes |
| A moving center adagio surrounded by angels tenderly supporting and consoling through an abstract journey. A piece depicting loss and hope using neo-classical and refined movement. |
| Music – Gustav Mahler (Adagietto from Symphony No. 5 in C# Minor, Opus47) |
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| Snow from The Nutcracker (16 female, 6 male, I male lead) & Snow Pas
Choreographer – Gerald Arpino
12/10/87
10 minutes (includes Snow Queen and King’s Pas-4 minutes) |
| Sharp, Icy and energetic, Arpino’s snow uses dynamic ensemble choreography to showcase the pyrotechnique of the Snow Prince |
| Music – Peter Ilyich Tchaikovsky
Costume design – John David Ridge
Set design – Oliver Smith
Lighting design – Thomas Skelton |
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| Suite Saint Saens (20 dancers)
Choreographer – Gerald Arpino
4/19/1978
21 minutes |
| An audience pleasing showcase of classical movement in neo-classical style. This work epitomized the Arpino way of moving in the 80’s – speed, energy and quality. Performed in 4 movements: Caprice Valse, Serenade, Minuet, and Pas Redouble. |
| Music – Camille Saint-Saens arranged by Elliott Kaplan Intro (Kaplan) Wedding Cake – Serenade Op.15 duet for flute and cello, Minuet from Septet OP. 65, Pas Redouble piano duet
Costumes – A. Christina Gianini
Lighting – Thomas Skelton |
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| Trinity (15 dancers – 8 male, 7 female)
Choreographer – Gerald Arpino
8/20/1970
22 minutes |
| A rock ballet in modern style embracing torso movement and athletic technique in this homage to freedom, youth and loss in the time of Flower Power. An ensemble work in spirit and physicality. |
| Music – Alan Raph and Lee Holdridge Sunday and Saturday (Raph), Summerland (Holdridge)
Lighting – Jennifer Tipton |
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| Viva Vivaldi (17 dancers – 10 female, 7 male)
Choreographer – Gerald Arpino
9/10/1965
18 minutes |
| A classic ballet manner of technical bravura mixed with lyric romanticism. Strong ensemble sections for women and men. Performed in 4 movements: a pas de deux with 3 men; 9 women; a pas de deux with three women; and 2 competing men with 4 couples. |
| Music – Antonio Vivaldi, Conceto in D-Major for Violin, Strings and Cembalo, Picherle 151
Costume design – Peter Anthony (alias: Gerald Arpino)
Lighting design – Thomas Skelton |
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| Waltz of the Flowers from The Nutcracker (12 dancers – 8 female, 4 men)
Choreographer – Gerald Arpino
12/10/87
8 minutes |
| An encompassing waltz using both men and women with challenging technique choreographed with Arpino’s signature energetic movement and rich style. |
| Music – Peter Ilyich Tschaikovsky
Costume design – John David Ridge
Set design – Oliver Smith
Lighting design – Thomas Skelton |
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