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REPERTORY

Dig (2008)
Bursting with action and lively rhythms, "Dig" offers a dynamic glimpse into a historical past reimagined with a current perspective. The sixty minute work for seven dancers uses choral excerpts from Handel's masterpiece "Israel in Egypt" to create a lush dance landscape that is at once intimate and grand.

Choreographer: Kate Mehan
Music: Handel "Israel in Egypt", Ali Jihad, Racy, Gamal Goma
Dancers: 7 (5 women, 2 men)
Lighting: Jinny McGivern
Design: Tony Marques
Costume Design: Elizabeth Payne
Running Time: 60 minutes

Abravanel (2007)
An evening length piece that journeys through the movement, music, and history of the Sephardic Jewish people. The dancers share with the audience this remarkable story of struggle, travel and new beginnings. "Abravanel" resonates with a wide variety of cultures and with its dynamic cast and rich musical score, it is a feast for the eyes and ears.

Choreographer: Kate Mehan
Music: Edward Shearmur featuring Ofra Haza, Davka, Divahn featuring
Galeet Dardashti
Dancers: 6 (4 women, 2 men)
Lighting Design: Tony Marques
Costume Design: Elizabeth Payne
Running Time: 50 minutes

Geography (2005)
A piece set to the hauntingly strange yet rhythmically beautiful music of Moondog. "Geography" is at times giddy, at times gritty, and at times tragic. The piece explores the relationships between people and the different directions they sometimes travel in. At times traveling together, at times apart, and at times together yet looking forward in opposite directions.

Choreographer: Kate Mehan
Music: Moondog
Dancers: 6 (4 women, 2 men)
Lighting Design: Tony Marques
Running Time: 15 minutes

Brother Sun (2005)
This duet honors the treasured relationship between a sister and brother. Inspired by the genuine, spacious tones of Keith Jarrett's piano, "Brother Sun" illustrates two humans graciously soaring, catching, falling, and embracing the history they share.

Choreographer: Lynn Peterson
Music: Keith Jarrett
Dancers: 2 (1 woman, 1 man)
Lighting Design: Tony Marques
Running Time: 11 minutes

I Go You Go (2005)
A joyful duet that captures the spirit of two people working together and loving and living life! Co-choreographed by the founders of SYREN, this piece gives a jazzy and fun spin to the repertory. "I Go You Go" is fast-paced, confident, and fresh.

Choreographers: Kate Mehan & Lynn Peterson
Music: Dave Brubek
Dancers: 2 women
Lighting Design: Tony Marques
Running Time: 6 minutes

Plain & Simple (2005)
A quintet set to the unmistakable tunes of Otis Redding. This piece reflects the clear sentiments of Mr. Redding's songs of the aching, strong, satisfied, and dreaming heart that drives us all.

Choreographer: Lynn Peterson
Music: Otis Redding
Dancers: 5 women
Lighting Design: Tony Marques
Running Time: 11 minutes

The State (2004)
A piece set to three beautiful Baroque-era pieces of music, The State is a theatrical piece filled with classical motifs with a modern message. Beginning with a George Washington figure in center stage, the dancers convey, with a hint of humor, a look at the political climate of today and the feeling of unity that is possible if we could overcome some differences.

Choreographer: Kate Mehan
Music: Thomas Arne
Dancers: 7 (4 women, 3 men)
Lighting Design: Tony Marques
Running Time: 12 minutes

Interlude (2004)
A duet to welcome and express gratitude to those witnessing its performance. This inviting piece, co-choreographed by the founders of SYREN, dances closely to Dvorak's "Humoresque", striving to utilize every ounce of its bright - though brief - piano score.

Choreographers: Kate Mehan & Lynn Peterson
Music: Antonin Dvorak
Dancers: 2 women
Lighting Design: Tony Marques
Running Time: 3 minutes

Erased (2004)
A solo that explores the idea of memory, and choosing to take it away. "Erased" is set to an original piece of music commissioned for the piece. Singer/songwriter Lauren Cregor lends her voice and fingers (on piano) to this haunting piece. The notion of choosing to erase someone or something from one's memory is an idea that many of us can relate to. At times the pain of a person or event is so much that we contemplate removing it if we could. The only problem is, if that person or event brought us joy in the first place, is it worth it to never be able to remember it again?

Choreographer: Kate Mehan
Music: Lauren Cregor
Dancer: 1 woman
Lighting Design: Tony Marques
Running Time: 7 minutes

The Weight (2003)
A stunning piece for six dancers dressed in long white skirts that explores the idea of marriage, commitment and engagement. The piece is set to a classical piece of music composed by Dvorak and is filled with voluminous movement, grand poses and sweeping gestures.

Choreographer: Kate Mehan
Music: Antonin Dvorak
Dancers: 6 (5 women, 1 man)
Lighting Design: Tony Marques
Running Time: 7 minutes

Not Too Blue (2003)
Duet

Choreographyer: Kate Mehan & Lynn Peterson
Music: The Be Good Tanyas
Dancers: Kate Mehan & Lynn Peterson
Running Time: 4 minutes

II (2003)
This duet is set to a captivating aria, "O Silver Moon" from Dvorak's "Russalka". A lushly, physical perseverance and passionate solidarity is shown as this dance shows two people carving out their own fate and walking towards it with determination.

Choreographers: Kate Mehan & Lynn Peterson
Music: Antonin Dvorak
Dancers: 2 women
Running Time: 7 minutes

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Photography: Header:Jackson Lynch/ Inset:Jackson Lynch
Lighting Design: Tony Marques