#1(2004) Music: “I Feel Pretty” Composer: Leonard Bernstein Arrangement: Jeremy Kahn Choreography: Lane Alexander Dancers: Lane Alexander, Tristan Bruns, Kristi Burris, Zada Cheeks, Heather Brown and Jessica Chapuis
#2 (2002) Music: “Black Orpheus” Composer: Luis Bonfa Arrangement: Jeremy Kahn Choreography: Lane Alexander Dancers: Jessica Chapuis, Karin Ould Chih and Kristi Buris
#3 (1996) Music: “Night and Day” Composer: Cole Porter Arrangement: Oscar Peterson Transcription: Jeremy Kahn Choreography: Lane Alexander Dancers: Lane Alexander, Tristan Bruns, Kristi Burris, Zada Cheeks, Jessica Chapuis
#4 (2007) Music: “Autumn Leaves” Composer: Joseph Kosma Arrangement: Scott Hamilton Transcription: Jeremy Kahn Choreography : Lane Alexander and Jessica Chapuis Dancers: Ensemble
A blend of Waltz, Latin and Swing time rhythms and motion – beautiful melodies immediately recognizable to audiences – danced to brilliant arrangements.
Music: Partita #1 in B flat Major Composer: J.S. Bach Choreography: Lane Alexander Length of Piece: 10:00 Dancers: Lane Alexander, Tristan Bruns, Heather Brown, Kristi Burris, Jessica Chapuis, and Zada Cheeks
Praeludium: Tony Landa Allemande: Tristan Bruns and Kristi Burris Corrente: Zada Cheeks Sarabande: Kaeren Fouts Menuet I: Jessica Chapuis Menuet II: Jessica Chapuis Gigue: Lane Alexander
Originally a solo work commissioned by the Ravinia Festival for the commemoration of the 250th anniversary of Bach’s death. Underwritten in part by the City of Leipzig and Dirk Neumann. Originally performed with harmonica virtuoso Howard Levy and renowned harpsichordist, Stephen Alltop.
Music: A Cappella Choreography: Lane Alexander Length of Piece: 10:00 Dancers: Lane Alexander, Tristan Bruns, Kristi Burris, Zada Cheeks, Heather Brown, Karin Ould Chih and Jessica Chapuis
AcaBAM! Is a blend of post modern movement, layered, a cappella rhythms and body percussion that’s culminates in a rousing polyrhythmic finale that brings audiences to their feet.
Music: Children’s Songs #1, #4, #7, #6 Composer: Chick Corea Transcription: Jeremy Kahn Choreography: Lane Alexander Length of Piece: 12:00 Dancers: Lane Alexander, Tristan Bruns, Kristi Burris, Zada Cheeks, Heather Brown and Jessica Chapuis
Prisms combines haunting, classically-structured jazz compositions with complex rhythms and modern/jazz movements to create a visual as well as aural quilt. Prisms was the original work created for BAM! as a part of the 2004 Chicago Dancemakers’ Forum, with additional funding provided by a 2004 Illinois Arts Council Choreography Fellowship awarded to Mr. Alexander.
I Got the Feelin’ (2007)
Music: I Got the Feelin’ Composer: James Brown Choreography: Jessica Chapuis, Kristi Burris, Tristan Bruns Length of Piece: 2:40 Dancers: Tristan Bruns, Kristi Burris, Jessica Chapuis, Zada Cheeks
I Got the Feelin' incorporates the electric dance moves and contagious energy of the incomparable "Godfather of Soul," James Brown. Dynamic footwork showcases Brown's revolutionary rhythms that permeated several music genres and redefined the music industry forever. The feverish style of this fast-moving piece consistantly brings audiences to their feet.
Music: My Favorite Things Composer: Richard Rodgers and Oscar Hammerstein Arrangement: John Coltrane Transcription: Vijay Tellis-Nayak Choreography: Kristi Burris Length of Piece: 3:46 Dancers: Tristan Bruns, Kristi Burris, Jessica Chapuis, Zada Cheeks
Full of movement accentuated by rhythmic dynamics, Favorite Things is a new take on an old classic.
Funk With Us (2008)
Music: Up All Night Composer: Groove Collective Choreography: Lisa LaTouche Length of Piece: 2:30 Dancers: Heather Brown, Tristan Bruns, Kristi Burris, Jessica Chapuis, Zada Cheeks, Lisa LaTouche
High energy and contemporary choreography set to an upbeat and funky groove. Funk with us leaves audiences bobbin' their heads and cheering out loud as the dancers wow them with their tricks and sassy flare!
Dancers:Kristi Burris, Jessica Chapuis, Zada Cheeks
Length of Piece: 3:01
Giving the old American art form of sand dancing new life, “In a Mellow Tone” is a playful romp paying tribute to past masters of sand while incorporating contemporary ideas and movements. Executed with precision and style, this piece is sure to please audiences of all ages.
With an infectious gospel groove, lyrics that are simple yet profound and footwork that pays homage to many of tap’s great masters, the electric vibe and constant build of energy throughout this piece will leave all that experience it joyously invigorated.
Three Little Words (2009)
Music:Three Little Words
Composer:Harry Ruby
Arrangement: Nat “King” Cole
Transcription:Vijay Tellis-Nayak
Choreography:Ted Louis Levy
Dancers:Company
Length of Piece: 3:45
Choreographed by none other than Chicago’s own Emmy and Tony award winner Ted Louis Levy, Three Little Words is the picture of grace and elegance. Taking the audience on a journey through natural flow of rhythm and movement, this work is bound to become a standout in tap dance history.
Ain't No Sunshine (2009)
Music:Ain’t No Sunshine
Composer :Bill Withers
Choreography:Jessica Chapuis
Dancers:Heather Brown, Tristan Bruns, Jessica Chapuis, Zada Cheeks
Length of Piece: 3:44
Complex rhythmic layering enhances the sharp accents and raw desperation present in Bill Wither's popular funk ballad, Ain't No Sunshine. The dancers embody Withers's emotional journey by adding a visual interpretation and an underlying percussive track, thus ampifying his lonely lament.
Legacy
Length of Piece: 25:00 1. The Walk Around (Honi Coles) 2. Honi Coles Soft Shoe 3. Eddie Brown B.S Chorus 4. Shim Sham and Coles B.S. Chorus 5. Laura by Buster Brown
