2024 MPD New York Rhapsody

Tickets are $19 online and $24 at the door.  Online tickets sales include a $1.50 convenience fee per ticket.  For any questions or issues, you can contact us at 619-758-8112 or at info@MPDance.org. ***All ticket sales are final. No refunds.

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Mounarath Powell Dance presents “New York Rhapsody” at the MPDance Performance Space (8674 La Mesa Blvd, La Mesa, CA 91942) on September 12-14, 2024 @ 7:30pm.

Mounarath Powell Dance is excited to present its fall concert “New York Rhapsody” as a start to their 16th season.  Artistic Director Spencer John Powell will present his work from 1994 NYC – “the concrete jungle”.  See vivid imagery come to life through movement that celebrates the architecture, vibrant skyline, and inhabitants of New York City.

Powell’s 2015 work, Il Adore, will be danced by MPD soloist James LaRose.  Additionally, Powell will be celebrating his lifelong friendship to Kai Crandall who passed away a year ago, with a piece entitled “Kai-Wei”.  They shared a deep love for New York and had a strong relationship  over 40 years long.

Master teacher, Khamla Somphanh will premiere, Unyielding Canvas, which was created in collaboration with the dancers of MPD and explores the perspectives and gains inspiration from the birth of New York City’s graffiti art scene.

Long-time guest choreographer, Jeanne Travers, will close out the night with a new work for the company, Goodnight, New York that focuses on feelings of community and the journeys of individuals.  MPD is also trilled to have company member Trixi Agyao, and former Kidz Danz Kompany and MPD dancer, Eva Anderson, present new work in the performance.

Join us for an evening of dance that is bound to leave you inspired, energized, and moved.  This is a limited seating event, so don’t wait to get your tickets!