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INDY

Bare-chested dancer Kyle Abraham strikes a fluid, bowed posture on stage against a backdrop of curved, illuminated dot patterns.
Credit: Steven Schreiber

About the Performance

INDY marks Kyle Abraham’s first full-length solo choreographed and performed in nearly a decade at the time of its premiere. Commissioned by the Joyce Theater, it features an original score by Jerome Begin, whom The New York Times called a “fabulous composer-pianist,” and visual artwork by Abigail DeVille.


Choreography
Kyle Abraham
Music Composition

Jerome Begin

Lighting Design

 Nicole Pearce

Scenic Design

Abigail DeVille

Costume Design

 Karen Young

Choreographic Advisor

Margie Gills

Dramaturge

Charlotte Brathwaite

Assistant to the Choreographer

Matthew Baker

Premiere Performer

Kyle Abraham

Duration
21 minutes
Premiere
The Joyce Theater, New York, NY (2018)

Support

INDY was created with commissioning funds and a residency provided by The Joyce Theater Foundation with major support from The Andrew W. Mellon Foundation. Additional funding for the creation of INDY provided by Steven and Michele Pesner.

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Dancer Tamisha Guy performing in a long-sleeved red dress against a dark background, looking down with arms outstretched.
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