Regeneration

WORLD PREMIERE: Renascence

The WORLD PREMIERE of “Renascence”, a “Love Letter to Nature”, is a rhythmic dance journey that celebrates the harmony and regenerative power of connecting with our natural world. Inspired by and set to Michael Bell’s symphony, Regeneration: A Pentalogy, Cleary’s and Thurrell’s choreography evokes the Greek Goddess Gaia, the earth’s eternal guardian, who summons an ancient serpent and other elemental spirits - in the form of Kanopy’s Company of eight dancers - to awaken our consciousness and our transformative path to wisdom. Like floating sylphs, artfully draped in metallic pleated satins in reverence to the precious minerals in our earth, the dancers will glide through exquisitely crafted, ethereal dance moves - mirroring the melodic notes of the symphony in five captivating movements: Presence, Awakening, Effervescence, Chaos and Embrace.

Choreographed by Kanopy Dance Company Artistic Directors Robert E. Cleary and Lisa Thurrell
Costumes: David Quinn NYC

Dan Cavanagh, piano

Dan Cavanagh is a composer and pianist who has garnered numerous awards in both areas. In 2023 he was awarded the Social Justice Prize in Wind Ensemble Composition as well as 2nd Prize in the American Prize for Composition in the Wind Symphony/Band Category. He received a 2009 gold medal prize from the International Music Prize for Excellence in Composition, and in 2017 he was awarded a Special Judges’ Citation in the American Prize for Chamber Music Composition. As a composer Cavanagh has been commissioned to write for Latin Grammy-winning AfroBop Alliance, the legendary Patti LaBelle, and a wide range of classical and jazz performers across North America and Europe. Read Dan's full bio here.

Shinya Fukumori, drummer

Shinya Fukumori, born in Osaka, Japan, is an internationally acclaimed jazz drummer known for his melodic and dynamic drumming. He blends rhythmic sensitivity with a wide range of dynamics, and his distinctive cymbal work, characterized by a delicate touch and nuanced phrasing, creates a unique sonic atmosphere that sets him apart in the jazz world. His East Meets East project fuses Asian music with jazz, highlighting cultural diversity. As both a performer and producer, Fukumori continues to push musical boundaries, bridging tradition and contemporary jazz. Read Shinya's full bio here.

Linda May Han Oh, bass

GRAMMY® award-winning Linda May Han Oh is a bassist/composer who has performed and recorded with artists such as Pat Metheny, Kenny Barron, Vijay Iyer, and more. Originally born in Malaysia and raised in Boorloo (Perth), Western Australia, she has received many awards, including a 2022 Deutscher Jazz Preis, 2018-2024 Jazz Journalist’s Association Bassist of the Year as well as the 2020 APRA Award for Best New Jazz Work. Linda was featured on bass in the 2020 Pixar movie "Soul" under the musical direction of Jon Batiste (The Late Show with Stephen Colbert) alongside drummer Roy Haynes and was the model for the character in the film - bassist “Miho.” Read Linda's full bio here.

Kanopy is a quintessential modern dance company and resident organization of the Overture Center for the Arts. While Kanopy “informs” its works through its roots in the Martha Graham tradition, the Company has developed its own brand, shaping a fresh dimension and visual language to advance modern dance. Kanopy’s artistic directors, Robert E. Cleary and Lisa Thurrell, have created dynamic new artistic benchmarks in the field by training professional dancers, choreographing new works, and collaborating with internationally recognized guest artists. In addition to presenting an annual season of concerts at its home, Promenade Hall at the Overture Center, Kanopy undertakes select touring engagements in Chicago, Minneapolis, and New York City, and participates in outreach programs throughout the region.

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