The Paul Taylor Dance Company remains one of the worlds most highly respected and sought-after ensembles bringing to life the wordless stories and unforgettable characters created by choreographer Paul Taylor.
Considered the greatest living pioneer of America’s indigenous art of modern dance, Taylor has created 139 dances since 1954, with many attaining iconic status. Known for covering a breathtaking range of topics within his dances, recurring themes include life and death; the natural world and man’s place within it; love and sexuality in all gender combinations; and iconic moments in American history.
Tickets range from $29 to $40 for Ovations’ members and $32 to $44 for the general public. To purchase tickets, visit www.portlandovations.org, call PortTIX at 207-842-0800 or visit the box office window at Merrill Auditorium, Myrtle St.
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- Paul B. Goode photo Continuing to win public and critical acclaim for the vibrancy, relevance and power of Paul Taylor’s creations, Portland Ovations brings the Paul Taylor Dance Company to Merrill Auditorium in Portland for a performance of works on Nov. 6, that covers several decades of Taylor’s brilliance including Dust (1977), Mercuric Tidings (1982), Piazzolla Caldera (1997). After the performance a question and answers session will take place from the stage with dancers from the company.
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