“William Forsythe . . . has fundamentally changed the way we look at, and think about, classical dance. Like Balanchine, [he] has enlarged the physical dimensions of the form.” —Dance Magazine

Maverick American expatriate choreographer William Forsythe was the director of Germany’s
Ballett Frankfurt for 20 years, almost single-handedly leading ballet into the 21st century by expanding both its movement vocabulary and its influences to include architecture, philosophy, linguistics, physics, and more. His innovative and often provocative works push the body to new extremes, physically challenging the dancers while intellectually playing with audiences. Assembled exclusively for the Walker, this special evening of four chamber works offers a rare opportunity to experience a master’s work up close.

William Forsythe: Chamber Works is sponsored by Accenture.

The Walker Art Center’s Dance Season is sponsored by Merrill Lynch. Additional support provided by Sage and John Cowles and the Moore Family Fund for the Arts of the Minneapolis Foundation.

“William Forsythe . . . has fundamentally changed the way we look at, and think about, classical dance. Like Balanchine, [he] has enlarged the physical dimensions of the form.” —Dance Magazine

Maverick American expatriate choreographer William Forsythe was the director of Germany’s
Ballett Frankfurt for 20 years, almost single-handedly leading ballet into the 21st century by expanding both its movement vocabulary and its influences to include architecture, philosophy, linguistics, physics, and more. His innovative and often provocative works push the body to new extremes, physically challenging the dancers while intellectually playing with audiences. Assembled exclusively for the Walker, this special evening of four chamber works offers a rare opportunity to experience a master’s work up close.

William Forsythe: Chamber Works is sponsored by Accenture.

The Walker Art Center’s Dance Season is sponsored by Merrill Lynch. Additional support provided by Sage and John Cowles and the Moore Family Fund for the Arts of the Minneapolis Foundation.