Four by Four (4x4)
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Experience how movement transforms into a powerful language of storytelling, identity and innovation in a program that brings audiences into the heart of the choreographic process. Four by Four (4x4) features four original works developed through close collaboration between choreographers and dancers, offering a glimpse into how ideas take shape on stage.
Taking place on Thursday, May 15 at Sanctuary of the Arts, the evening features performances by Alice Arja, Emily Bronberg, Stephano Candreva and Randolph Ward. Among the program’s highlights is the world premiere of EMBODIED TRUTHS by Randolph Ward, an award-winning choreographer celebrated for blending classical ballet, contemporary movement and cultural narrative. Propulsive and thought-provoking, the work delves into themes of identity, division and shared struggle, showcasing Ward’s boundary-pushing style developed on stages from Miami to Europe.
Presented by the Sanctuary of the Arts Choreographic Ensemble, 4x4 celebrates the diversity of voices shaping contemporary dance while emphasizing the trust, adaptability and imagination that drive the choreographic process. Whether you're a longtime dance enthusiast or newly curious, this intimate performance offers a compelling opportunity to witness dance as it’s being made.