Toronto Dance Theatre (TDT) is thrilled to present the world premiere of Up Until Now…, a newly commissioned work from the iconic American choreographer Deborah Hay. This full-length work for eleven dancers runs at the Winchester Street Theatre from January 29-February 7, 2009 and will showcase Hay’s absolutely unique choreographic signature.
Up Until Now… is a rare opportunity for Toronto audiences to witness the work of one of the world’s most important dance experimentalists. Hay is acknowledged by both international critics and historians as one of the most relevant and influential representatives of post-modern dance. She is one of a handful of dance artists who are universally admired on the international scene. TDT’s dancers have been deeply inspired by their encounters with Deborah Hay and her work. Up Until Now… promises to be a major event in Toronto’s dance calendar.
“There are aspects of dance performance that I had always accepted as a given. Working with Deborah Hay has deepened my understanding of what we do as dancers. She has helped bring a greater vitality to the stage.”
– Mikhail Baryshnikov
“I believe that Deborah’s artistic voice is one of the most profound in the world of dance today. My encounters with her have transformed my own artistic practice, and I am thrilled to see the impact that her work is having on the company’s dancers.”
– Christopher House
