artistic directors jamey hampton + ashley roland
(Portland, OR) - In spring 2010 BodyVox premieres Smoke Soup, a richly layered companion piece to the company's 2009 hit show The Foot Opera Files. Once again co-artistic directors Jamey Hampton and Ashley Roland will work with a team of choreographers to include Eric Skinner, Daniel Kirk, and Matt Hope and set the full show to the music of a single composer: Grammy-nominated producer and song writer Joe Henry. Known for a genre spanning musical style, the LA TIMES writes that "Joe Henry crafts music of raw grace and muted passion, a sound endlessly smoky, contemplative and cool." For Smoke Soup, Henry's music will be performed live by a house band led by Michael Papillo and featuring mezzo soprano Hannah Penn.
For Smoke Soup, Hampton and Roland have created a separate world - setting 15 dances from multiple choreographers on recurring characters that evolve throughout the show. Costumes are layered to support the evolution of individual characters throughout the show. Smoke Soup will feature BodyVox's main company performers as well as apprentice troupe BodyVox-2.
Smoke Soup is comprised of the following individual dances:
All Blues Hail Mary
Choreography: Jamey Hampton & Ashley Roland
Cold Enough to Cross
Choreography: Jamey Hampton
Death to the Storm
Choreography: Eric Skinner
Hello Stranger
Choreography: Jamey Hampton & Ashley Roland
Light No Lamp
Choreography: Eric Skinner
Pray for You
Choreography: Daniel Kirk
Progress of Love
Choreography: Ashley Roland
Rough and Rumble
Choreography: Jamey Hampton & Ashley Roland
Stop
Choreography: Jamey Hampton & Ashley Roland
Suit on a Frame
Choreography: Matt Hope
The Man That I Keep Had
Choreography: Ashley Roland
Trampoline
Choreography: Jamey Hampton
We'll Meet Again
Choreography: Daniel Kirk
Write My Book
Choreography: Eric Skinner
Stars
Choreography: Jamey Hampton
Smoke Soup will run March 25 through April 10 in eleven performances at the new BodyVox Dance Center (1201 NW 17th Avenue at Northrup Street). The 2PM performance on Saturday April 3rd is a Family Matinee and will feature a dance activity for children during intermission. Tickets prices start at $36 with discounts available for students and seniors. For tickets or more information, visit www.bodyvox.com, or call (503) 229-0627
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Media contact: Una Loughran, una@bodyvox.com (503) 229-0627
About the company: Based in Portland, Oregon, BodyVox's movement surges from a source informed by years of cross training imbued with a curiosity and fascination with the endless possibilities of the human body in motion. Artistic Directors Jamey Hampton and Ashley Roland are distinguished artists on the world stage, formed by their years working as creators and performers with innovative dance companies Momix, ISO Dance, and Pilobolus. BodyVox builds upon this tradition of excellence with a unique voice that is clearly influenced by its Northwest roots. Created in 1997 to fulfill a commission from Portland Opera, the company has since created eleven original shows (including three operas), and toured across the U.S. to critical acclaim. Adding to its full-evening shows and repertory pieces, BodyVox's films have won numerous awards in national and international festivals. "Modern Daydreams" - composed of "Treadmill Softly," "Islands in the Sky," Unleashed" and "Deere John" - won the prestigious American Choreography Award for Outstanding Achievement in Short film in 2002.
FACT SHEET
WHAT: Smoke Soup
WHO: BodyVox
Jamey Hampton and Ashley Roland, co-artistic directors
WHERE: BodyVox Dance Center 1201 NW 17th Avenue, Portland, OR
WHEN:
Thursday March 25, 7:30 pm (opening night)
Friday, March 26, 7:30 pm
Saturday, March 27, 7:30 pm
Thursday April 1, 7:30 pm
Friday April 2 7:30 pm
Saturday April 3, 2:00 pm (family matinee)
Saturday April 3, 7:30 pm
Thursday April 8, 7:30 pm
Friday April 9, 7:30 pm
Saturday April 10, 2:00 pm
Saturday April 10, 7:30 pm
TICKETS: $36 - $48.00, discounts available for students and seniors
www.bodyvox.com
503.229.0627
PRESS: Una Loughran
503.229.0627