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Montgomery: A different take on “Masks We Wear,” an original, contemporary piece that has previously offered a Mardi Gras flair, dances its way into downtown Saturday. Montgomery Ballet has a one-night performance at Commerce BeerWorks, as well as one a week later Feb. 27 in Pike Road at The Chapel at the Waters. Tickets for each are $50. “Masks We Wear in the Neighborhood” features choreography by the ballet’s artistic and executive director, Danny Mitsios, and music from composer Jake Pugh. For those who have seen previous “Masks We Wear” performances, Mitsios said this is a completely different ballet with new music, new storylines and new metaphors. “The idea is that this year, instead of the Mardi Gras party scene, we’re doing the masks that people wear in their neighborhoods,” Mitsios said. “Outside their house, they show one thing, but inside their house it’s a different story.” Tickets are on sale now
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Montgomery Ballet returns to the stage in 2021 with a three piece line up part of a delightful evening with food, dancing, and revelry. Montgomery Ballet President Larry Stevens says the two-night performance / Mardi Gras party combo, dubbed Masks We Wear, is an event you can’t afford to miss.
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“Masks We Wear” evenings will be Saturday, February 20th at Commerce Beerworks and 27th at The Chapel at the Waters. The catered party begins at 5pm with drinks, live DJ, and dancing, leading into the performances beginning at 6pm.
Montgomery Ballet’s professional company members will perform two beautiful classical pieces Pas De Quatre – choreography by Jules Perrot, music by Cesare Pugni and Animated Frescoes – choreography by Marius Petipa, music by Pyotr Yershov. These pieces each include only four dancers, but demonstrate the artistry and elegance that ballet was founded on. Those will be followed by the debut of the title piece, Masks