A.I.M by Kyle Abraham
Cal Performances Company Debut
Charanee Wade, vocals*
Crystal Monee Hall, vocals*
Liany Mateo, bass*
Luther Allison, piano*
Otis Brown III, drums*
Guy Dellacave, saxophone*
Other musicians to be announced
Visionary choreographer Kyle Abraham brings his accomplished A.I.M (Abraham.In.Motion) company to Berkeley for its eagerly anticipated Cal Performances debut, featuring three works danced to live performances of the music that inspired them.
Abraham tells stories at the intersection of Black and queer culture, reflecting on themes of love, isolation, and personal and social change. Max Roach’s track “The Gettin,’” from his Freedom Now Suite infuses the movement on stage with a taut, edgy energy. If We Were a Love Song features moody music by Nina Simone sung by Crystal Monee Hall, setting the stage for a series of intimate solos and duets exploring different aspects of love. And the kinetic new 2 X 4 is a collaboration with composer and saxophonist Shelley Washington fueled by contrasts and oppositions.
“[Abraham] likes to spread the love with his company, A.I.M, and, in doing so, broaden the viewer’s experience of what a dance concert…can be” (The New York Times).
Lead Sponsor: Nadine Tang
* Cal Performances debut
| KYLE ABRAHAM | The Gettin’ (music: Max Roach, with arrangements and original compositions by Robert Glasper) If We Were a Love Song (music: Nina Simone) 2 X 4 (music: Shelley Washington) |
The Program Book will be available approximately one week before the performance.
Sat, Feb 21, 8pm
Sun, Feb 22, 3pm
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Sat, Feb 21, 8pm
Sun, Feb 22, 3pm
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Single tickets for 2025–26 Season events go on sale at noon as follows:
July 24: Donors of $100+
July 29: Email Club and UCB Community
Aug 5: General Public