In November 2014, the company toured to the Far East of Russia - to a city called Anadyr, in the region of Chukotka. On this tour, which was sponsored by the US Department of State, we were treated to a performance by the State Chukchi-Eskimo Song and Dance Ensemble - Ergryon. Meaning sunrise in the Chukchi language, Ergryon’s performance was awe inspiring. After the performance we spent the entire day together, learning about each others cultures and art forms. They taught us a class that combined ballet technique with their traditional dance forms which celebrate their history and daily lives. We taught them our highly physical
and athletic technique and style along with company repertoire. Following our day of cultural exchange through dance, Ergryon's Artistic Director gave us their original music and blessing to utilize and share it
with the world. Out of this once in a lifetime experience, “Chukchi” was created.
This work is our heartfelt thank you and tribute to the beautiful people and culture of Chukotka.
We were able to return in 2016 performing the work for audiences throughout Russia.
and athletic technique and style along with company repertoire. Following our day of cultural exchange through dance, Ergryon's Artistic Director gave us their original music and blessing to utilize and share it
with the world. Out of this once in a lifetime experience, “Chukchi” was created.
This work is our heartfelt thank you and tribute to the beautiful people and culture of Chukotka.
We were able to return in 2016 performing the work for audiences throughout Russia.
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2015 Music - Ergryon Lighting - Kam Hobbs Costumes - Laura Vanner Dancers - 8 TRT - 15:30 “Chukchi was a spectacle worthy of Broadway. With a tribal feel, Chukchi was breathtaking. When the lights went down, it drew the loudest applause of the evening, and rightfully so." - The Buffalo News |
Excerpts from "Chukchi"
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Photo by Chad Cooper