Before the house opened, Daniel reviewed a new section of Flashpoint with the dancers.

Audience members entered into a rehearsal already in process.

The beloved Automobile Ride kicked off the program.

The dancers leaned into “Class” from ENCORE.

Daniel offered corrections in real time, explaining that a note is never a personal thing to a dancer, rather an essential element for growth.

Balancing precision with individual expression also has to take into account the specific musicality. In Class, the score is Duke Ellington’s Black Beauty.

The audience had the opportunity to observe how a rehearsal unfolds, which includes a healthy dose of laughter!

Derek Crescenti performed a flurry of steps at a breakneck tempo in the beloved King Porter Stomp from ENCORE.

Derek and Daniel performed Embraceable from ENCORE.

Derek and Daniel performed Embraceable from ENCORE.

Derek and Daniel performed Embraceable from ENCORE.

Derek and Daniel performed Embraceable from ENCORE.

Vanessa Martínez de Baños joins unexpectedly, turning the duet into a trio.

Vanessa and Johnny Mathews in the opening of Flashpoint.

The work resonates for its strong emotionality.

Aria Roach and Derek in Flashpoint.

Derek and Johnny have a central extended duet, the heart of Flashpoint.

A ten-minute new piece of choreography, hot off the press, was shared.

The work created spirited conversations as a work that is tackling contemporary themes of isolation and the pressures of technology.

The choreography will premiere October 29-31 during the Company’s fall season at the Ailey Theater.

The bow acknowledges and thanks the audience for their support.

Each dancer shared what they were focused on, illuminating their experience.

A great chemistry between the dancers was remarked upon by the audience each day.