Questioning form and expectations, White Space is a new evening-length work by groundbreaking choreographer Kyle Abraham, which transports the audience to a restless and thought-provoking world fueled by Abraham’s signature blend of classical and contemporary dance with a hip-hop underbelly. The twelve captivating dancers jostle between theatrical and somatic ideals of confrontation and conversation. 

Acclaimed composers Jason Moran and Nico Muhly collaborate for a haunting original score that pierces the heart of Abraham’s newest dance. The score is performed by two pianists on one piano, with echoes of pre-recorded hip-hop driving the collision of reality and idealism. Jason Moran will accompany the performance live, joined by another brilliant pianist.

White Space marks the second time that Abraham is collaborating with world-renowned visual artist Glenn Ligon on scenic design. Other collaborators include noted costume designers Reid Bartelme and Harriet Jung, and longtime lighting collaborator Dan Scully.

“Lush movement, infectious music and magnetic dancers…” —The New York Times