Photos:
1- Joffrey Ballet performing Crossed. Photo by Herbert Migdoll
2- Joffrey Ballet performing Crossed. Photo by Temur Suluashvili
3- Fabrice Calmels performing Crossed. Photo by Herbert Migdoll
4- Valerie Robin and Victoria Jaiani performing Crossed. Photo by Herbert Migdoll
Crossed
Choreography: Jessica Lang
Music: Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, George Frideric Handel, Josquin des Prez
Set Concept: Jessica Lang
Costume Design: Tamara Cobus
Lighting Design: Nicole Pearce
Length: 23 minutes
Dancers: 14
Commissioned by The Joffrey Ballet
World Premiere: April 28, 2010 in Chicago, IL
“Jessica Lang's provocative Crossed, the most impressive part of the Joffrey Ballet program at the Civic Theatre last weekend.”
- Kris Eitland, SanDiego.com, March 15, 2011
“The world premiere of "Crossed," Jessica Lang's thrilling mix of architectural design and spiritually soaring music, was a beauty.”
- Hedy Weiss, Chicago Sun Times, December 26, 2010
“Joffrey Ballet's breathtaking performance of "Crossed," a work of sacred and profane beauty created this past spring by Jessica Lang, the immensely talented young choreographer and set designer. "Crossed" is a sublime addition to Joffrey's rep.”
- Hedy Weiss, Chicago Sun Times, August 28, 2010
“If architecture is "frozen music," Lang, a hugely gifted young choreographer (and inspired set designer) knows how to defrost it with brilliance.”
- Hedy Weiss, Chicago Sun Times, May 03, 2010
“...But young choreographer Jessica Lang's world premiere, "Crossed," is the showstopper. Standing ovations are critics' least-favorite part of any show, so freely proffered and so rarely earned. Here, the critics led the charge out of the seats.”
- Brian Hieggelke, newcitystage.com, May 03, 2010
“Lang's impressive Joffrey debut with "Crossed." A rising talent, she provides here a beautiful, entertaining piece...”
- Sid Smith, The Chicago Tribune, April 30, 2010
“Choreographer Jessica Lang creates one of the most stunning new ballets seen in years, on any stage. Lang will be one the 21st centuries most influential dance artists. Her work will withstand the test of time and the sooner that she has her own company, the better for dance and all those who love it.”
- Venus Zarris, chicagostagereview.com, April 29, 2010
Performance History:
Joffrey Ballet:
April 28-May 9, 2010 in Chicago, IL
August 8, 2010 in Chicago, IL
March 11, 2011 in San Diego, CA
Princeton University: (excerpt)
April 11-12, 2014 in Princeton, NJ