ORIGINS

World premiere commissioned by Baryshnikov Arts

November 14, 15, 16 at 7 PM

Jerome Robbins Theater

PRISMA is a multidisciplinary performance group uniquely bringing together different art forms: classical string instruments, beatboxing, and contemporary and hip hop dance. Their new work, Origins, is led by creative director Quinn Wharton, a prolific dance filmmaker.

The piece presents the globally acclaimed, award-winning beatboxers Chris Celiz and Gene Shinozaki alongside the genre-defying musical duo Jonathan Miron and Philip Sheegog, known as ARKAI, who have held featured performances at Carnegie Hall and collaborated with Grammy-winning producers. The show also includes some of the most sought-after dancers in New York City and abroad, including Rose Alice, Cara Diaz, Tyrone Reese, Niara Hardister, and Łukasz Zięba.

Quinn Wharton (Director): Quinn Wharton is a choreographer and director with a specialty in human movement.

Quinn Wharton (Director): Quinn Wharton is a choreographer and director with a specialty in human movement. He was born in Seattle and raised in a yurt on Hawaii. He danced for the San Francisco Ballet and Hubbard Street Dance Chicago. He was the assistant choreographer on 4 award winning ballets by Yuri Possokhov at the Bolshoi Ballet. He has directed films for Rolex, American Ballet Theater, The New York Choreographic Institute, and Baryshnikov Arts. He has lectured at Stanford and the University of Chicago.

ARKAI (Musicians): ARKAI is an award-winning electroacoustic duo consisting of Jonathan Miron and Philip Sheegog. They have inspired audiences around the world through their genre-defying string music. Graduates of The Juilliard School, their past engagements have included performances at The MET, Joe’s Pub, City Winery, US Air Force Academy, Rockwood Music Hall, 54 Below, Lincoln Center, Musikfest, Chateau Marmont, Carnegie Hall and TED. They recently opened for Oscar- and Grammy-winning musician Jon Batiste at YPO EDGE hosted in NYC’s Javits Center.

SPIDERHORSE (Beatboxers): Based out of New York City, SPIDERHORSE is a multi-instrumentalist beatboxing duo comprised of Chris Celiz and Gene Shinozaki. Renowned for their captivating performances, they seamlessly blend intricate rhythms with melodic elements, continually pushing the boundaries of vocal artistry. Their innovative approach has earned them top honors at prestigious competitions, including 1st place at the 2023 Vokal Total International A Cappella Competition in Austria, the 2019 Varsity Vocals Acapella Open hosted at Carnegie Hall, the 2018 Grand Beatbox Battle in Switzerland, the 2018 Beatbox Battle World Championships in Germany, and the American Beatbox Championships in both 2015, 2016. SPIDERHORSE has showcased their talents at notable events such as “Dopamine Land” Rhythm Studio in Washington D.C., Bzzz at The Joyce Theater in New York, “SPIDERHORSE & FRIENDS” in Yokohama, Japan (independently produced sold-out headline show) and the “Beat X Festival” in Osaka and Tokyo, Japan, solidifying their status as trailblazers in the global beatboxing community.

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