One Thousand Pieces excerpt (Pacific Northwest Ballet)

In an unprecedented situation, like many performing arts organizations around the world, we cancelled our upcoming performances two days before opening night due to Covid-19. Alejandro Cerrudo's One Thousand Pieces would've been a PNB premiere, but was only performed for a small gathering of dancers, staff and students. When PNB realized a closure was possible, we began working with our wonderful dancer (AGMA), musician (PNBOPO), stage (IATSE Local #15), and wardrobe (TWU) unions, as well as the choreographers, designers, and music rights holders for a special arrangement to film and share these works of art with our existing ticket-holders. This excerpt is from that filming.

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[florindalucero]

When the performances of 1000 were cancelled, my first reaction was disappointment, but my second was empathy for how crushing this must be for everyone who has poured their spirits and hearts into this creation.

[jcufaude]

I hope your audiences get to see the complete work at some point. I saw its stunning debut with Hubbard Street Dance Chicago and will never forget it.

[heatherring]

Just watched the film and happily donated my ticket proceeds. Hang in there PNB, this too shall pass. That water vapor piece... swoon!! The music in Thousand Pieces is gorgeous too. Cerrudo's choreography is diverse, relatable and emotional. Great things undoubtedly to come in his residency with PNB over the next three years.

[cynthiafletcher]

Very visually pleasing: the dancers, sets and choreography. C❤❤❤