Complexions Contemporary Ballet

Welcome to the premiere of 'Black is Beautiful,' a dance film choreographed and directed by Complexions Contemporary Ballet's Co-Artistic Directors Dwight Rhoden and Desmond Richardson. The film is the first episode of a four-part series entitled 'Snatched Back by the Edges,' which we will roll out throughout our 2021-2022 season. Hosted by Complexions founding member Christina Johnson, 'Black is Beautiful' is an intense, abstract depiction of the depth of systemic racism and... oppression. Its heartfelt message of positivity celebrates black people's power, majesty, and resilience throughout history despite these challenges. Set to the spoken word piece by the same name, the film features the poetry of four prolific poets from the United Kingdom: Terrell Lewis, Aicha Therese, Mr. Reed, and Poetess Jess. Tonite's premiere includes remarks by Dwight Rhoden, Desmond Richardson, Terrell Lewis, and special guest Misty Copeland. The film also includes archived photographs of 'Ave Maria', and Christina Johnson with Misty Copeland by acclaimed photographer, Karsten Staiger. Thank you for joining us. We hope you enjoy the premiere! To learn more about Complexions and our upcoming performances, please visit www.complexionsdance.org. Follow us on social media: Instagram: @complexions_ballet YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/c/complexionscontemporaryballetoffic

Happy Birthday Jae your CCB family loves You

Wonderful conversation between CCB Co-Founder/ Artistic Director and former Principal Dancer with ABT, and current ABT Principal Dancer, Calvin Royal III, who is the first African-American male ballet dancer to be promoted to Principal since Desmond in 1997!

Please join the CCB Family in wishing Company Member, Thomas Dilley, a very, Happy Birthday!!! We love you Thomas!!

Thank you for joining us for the premiere of 'Black is Beautiful'! We appreciate your presence and loving words more than we can say. For those who have asked you may still donate to the company by texting "GIVE2CCB" to 2437250 or by visiting our webpage: www.complexionsdance.org We look forward to sharing more of our work with you very soon! With Love, ... The Entire Complexions Family <3 See more

"We are moved by the increasing awareness of our society in the past few days - the passion, energy and intelligence, that burning need for voices to be heard. As artists we have the privilege to use our voices to react to the issues of today and everyday. We share with you WOKE - A Physical Reaction To The Daily News. Here are some organizations that we urge you to support: @reclaimtheblock @bailproject @blklivesmatter @showingupforracialjustice @untilfreedom @rockthevote #BlackLivesMatter #WeAreComplexions" #ColorofChange - colorofchange.org

VOTE As artists, people from all backgrounds and ethnicities, and citizens of one of the most influential countries in the world, the Complexions family encourages everyone to use their voice and VOTE on November 3rd . Vote for change. Vote for a better future. Vote for equality. And vote for hope.... Larissa Gerskze @larissagerszke and Maxfield Haynes @itsmaxfield captured by @thegingerb3ardmen #VOTE @ccbacademy #SAVETHEARTS #complexions #complexionscontemporaryballet #dancersofinstagram #equalityforall #movingforward #diversity See more

Thank you, thank you, THANK YOU to Cynthia Harvey and ABT School for a beautiful weekend of dancing with Raising the Barre. We had an amazing time working with teachers and dancers from around the world demonstrating the ‘Nique philosophy and technique. We look forward to future collaborations! Repost from @abtschool Teachers and students were immersed in a fluidity of movement and dynamic momentum with @complexions_ballet during this weekend’s Raising the Barre Weekend W...orkshop. Hosted by Cynthia Harvey, Co-Artistic Directors Dwight Rhoden and Desmond Richardson led classes in NIQUE, the official technique of COMPLEXIONS Contemporary Ballet alongside Guest Artists Jillian Davis and Clifford Williams. From the barre to Center floor, NIQUE focuses on versatility and range with a keen awareness of the fullness in physicality necessary to convey impactful dancing. : Photos 1 and 4: THEGINGERB3ARDMEN Photos 2, 3 and 5: Courtesy of @complexions_ballet Photo 6: @rhrichardson Photo 7: @classical_ballet_centre @complexions_ballet @ccbacademy @desmondrich7 @dwightrhodenchoreo @cliffordnewyork @jillange93

Phenomenal opportunity to virtually train in the unique style of Complexions!! Join Co-Artistic Directors Dwight Rhoden and Desmond Richardson and our amazing faculty for weekday and weekend sessions. College dancers! Sessions through December! A perfect way to train during winter break!... Join us! Visit www.complexionsacademy.com and register today!

Brava to our dear friend and member of the CCB family, Jodie Gates!!! We love you! So well deserved!

Repost from @abtschool The #ABTCurriculum is excited to announce our upcoming Virtual Raising the Barre Weekend Workshop with @complexions_ballet live online, October 17-18. Designed for teachers and their students, this workshop will feature NIQUE: the official techNIQUE of COMPLEXIONS Contemporary Ballet which was created in the formative years of the COMPLEXIONS company by its Founders and Artistic Directors Dwight Rhoden and Desmond Richardson. These two pioneers will i...ntroduce their groundbreaking technique alongside guest artists Jillian Davis and Clifford Williams, hosted by Cynthia Harvey. Register by October 2. Find out more at abt.org/teacher-training. We are thrilled to be sharing the ‘Nique technique of Complexions Contemporary Ballet with American Ballet Theater and School as part of Raising the Barre. The masterminds begins ‘Nique, Dwight Rhoden and Desmond Richardson, will be leading classes in the ‘Nique style for both teachers and dancers while CCB Repetieur Clifford Williams and CCB dancer Jillian Davis will be leading repertory. We are thrilled to share our curriculum with dancers and teachers across the world! @complexions_ballet @ccbacademy @desmondrich7 @dwightrhodenchoreo @cliffordnewyork @jillange93 @christielou_p : @complexions_ballet and @laneway_media @dwightrhodenchoreo @desmondrich7 @cliffordnewyork @jillange93 #dancersofinstagram #americanballettheater #abtschool #raisingthebarre #wearecomplexions

The Complexions Family is sending a big shout out to this Fabulous Libra our beautiful Friend Danni Gee , enjoy your born day . We Love You

Happening tomorrow! You can register for the FREE Virtual Gala featuring seven fantastic companies being presented in the 2020-21, including our fabulous Super Athletes! Register and tune in tomorrow at 7pm CDT (8pm EST) and enjoy an evening of DANCE! featuring company member Jillian Davis // captured by Steven Trumon Gray and Chad Wagner of @thegingerb3ardmen

Please join us in sending Happy Birthday wishes to two of our amazing CCB Company Ladies!! Daniela O’Neal (9/26) and Tatiana Melendez (9/27). We live you both and miss you!!! Keep dancing!

Did you miss Saturday's night's premiere of "For the Love of DANCE" featuring guest appearances by CCB's Co-Founder/Co Artistic Director, Desmond Richardson, and Company Member, Larissa Gerszke? Not to worry, you can catch them and many other notable guest speakers and dancers on demand, at this link below! Support dance, and support Complexions!! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ulYro2CDIPk&t=2812s

Tomorrow, Saturday September 19th, is National Dance Day and we are so excited to announce CCB Company Member, Larissa Gerszke, is featured in the SummerStage NYC premiere of "Tethered VIII, A Love Letter to New York," which is the finale of a day long celebration of dance which also will include the re-streaming of "Lift Every Voice"featuring CCB Co-Founder/ Co-Artistic Director, Desmond Richardson! Please visit the link below for the full schedule and how to tune in. Brava Larissa!!! https://cityparksfoundation.org/eve/for-the-love-of-dance/ #nationaldanceday #fortheloveofdance #lovelettertonewyork #keepdancing #summerstageanywhere

CONGRATULATIONS to our beautiful CCB Company Member, Tatiana Melendez, artist Cover Girl for @pointemagazineofficial , we are so proud of you and your continued growth , persistence , focus and excellence. Your an inspiration. Cheers!!!! # #latinas , #puertoricangirls , #latindancers #diversity

There is one more week of the streaming of BACH 25 through Joyce Theater’s #JoyceStream !

The final #JoyceStream of our 2020 Summer season will be Complexions Contemporary Ballet performing its lively "Bach 25." bit.ly/2QmXLaP Set to the music of Joh...ann Sebastian Bach and Carl Phillip Emanuel Bach, Dwight Rhoden’s "Bach 25," created in 2018 to commemorate Complexions 25th Anniversary season, is a festive, athletic, neo- classical work in the signature style of Complexions. Streaming this Thursday, August 27 at 7pm ET until Tuesday, September 8 at 10am ET!