A.I.M GUEST REPERTORY
As a part of A.I.M's repertoire, there is an array of works that shape the “postmodern gumbo” that is the make of A.I.M by Kyle Abraham. Carefully curated, these pieces transcend boundaries, exploring the depths of human emotion and redefining the essence of the art form. A.I.M has had the privilege of performing choreography by renowned visionaries such as Bebe Miller, Trisha Brown, Doug Varone, Paul Singh, and Andrea Miller. Additionally, the repertoire features the fresh perspectives of emerging talents like Maleek Washington, Rena Butler, and Keerati Jinkunwhiphat. This collection serves as a testament to A.I.M's commitment to celebrating diverse voices and showcasing groundbreaking contributions from guest choreographers who have left an indelible mark on the company's artistic journey.
Someday Soon
Someday Soon choreographed by Keerati Jinakunwhiphat creates a time and space to pair transition and celebration.
What does it mean to receive your flowers? Flowers can represent love, achievement, sympathy, emotions, opportunity or growth- ideas that we can either fear away from or yearn after.
How do we earn these flowers? Whether it’s by way of trusting each other or trusting ourselves, there is a softness that arrives to receive them.
The work pans through scenes of platonic intimacy exploring giving, taking, sharing, and receiving with one another. As some characters process through ambivalent feelings, it leaves us with the question: what happens when you stop fearing your own dreams?
Just Your Two Wrists
The music, Just composed by David Lang and performed by Trio Medieval, is constantly creating chasms of loss, as well as potential. In each pocket of silence, there’s an opportunity for the dancer to keep striving. But we never know what kind of movement will come pouring out of the body – the dancer has to change qualities as fast as life happens. Physically, the work keeps unraveling in a way that begs to be seen. The entire series of steps, when attempted in just the right order and just the right timing, reveals the picture of a hand waving in the distance leaving the begging impression of “wait for me”, or “remember me” or even “goodbye, for now
Rain
Experience the evocative work "Rain" by Bebe Miller. This captivating work explores the nuanced relationship between physical energies and moral character. The choreography, set to a haunting score, takes audiences on a journey of resilience and hope. As the soloist navigates the stage, their deliberate motions evoke a sense of both fragility and strength. "Rain" invites contemplation on the pursuit of solace, the revival of the human spirit, and the transformative power of nature. With its rich emotional depth and powerful storytelling, "Rain" continues to captivate audiences well after its premiere in 1989, showcasing Bebe Miller's artistry and cementing its place as an impactful work within the repertoire of A.I.M by Kyle Abraham. Bebe Miller's personal notes on the work highlight the introspective nature of "Rain" as a hard-fought journey aimed at deliverance. Within the works fluid movements, audiences can feel the generative rub and the felt friction that carry us all forward on our transformative paths. As the soloist seeks arrival, rest, and a profound sense of being, "Rain" invites audiences to embrace their own journeys and find resonance in the transformative power of movement and the human spirit.
Uproot: Love and Legacy
Uproot: love and legacy focuses on themes of love, ancestry, and lineage, as it explores the idea of the first family, the family tree. Through vignettes of movement, the dancers create different portraits, reminiscent of family photos. The work was conceived with the Black community and African diaspora in mind, highlighting those who have built and left a legacy for us, as well as the stories that are currently being left behind for those who come after.In the work, dancers search for their soulmate with their ancestors guiding them toward one another, supporting them to create a future of their own. Washington sought to capture the spiritual connection between generations, and between individuals.
state
state is a new trio created by the “marvelously daring” choreographer Andrea Miller (Deborah Jowitt), commissioned for the dancers of A.I.M.
Solo Olos
A.I.M company dancers perform the acclaimed Trisha Brown’s 1976 work Solo Olos, an example of the searing intellectual rigor and intricate craftsmanship for which Brown is known, focusing on Brown’s explorations of the dynamic between movement and structure.
Habits of Attraction
Habits was Bebe Miller Company (led by guest choreographer Bebe Miller)’s first foray into a creative process that merged dancing developed through partnered improvisation with set material. The dancers navigated beyond the initial setup of two couples in unison, figuring out who and how without a plan. Their discovery of physical resolutions instead of a predetermined narrative outcome felt like new territory, an unexpected choreographic strategy.
Big Rings
Big Rings is an A.I.M commissioned dynamic, team-based group work by company member Keerati Jinakunwiphat that premiered at The Joyce Theater in October 2019.
Strict Love
A.I.M performs Doug Varone’s 1994 work Strict Love, set to popular music by the Jackson 5 and Diana Ross.
