Leah Glenn Dance Theatre is a modern dance company dedicated to cultivating a greater understanding of the world in which we live through thought-provoking works of art that entertain, inspire, and challenge its audiences.
Nine is a commemorative multi-media performance piece featuring the choreography of Artistic Director Leah Glenn, in collaboration with Steve Prince (visual artist), Dr. Hermine Pinson (poet), Dr. Stephen Hayes (composer), and Mary Jo O'Shaughnessy (costumes). The work seamlessly interweaves the vocabularies of dance, visual arts, poetry, and music into a narrative that celebrates the bravery and fortitude of the Little Rock Nine, the African American teenagers who desegregated Central High School in Little Rock, Arkansas in 1957.
Audience Testimonials
I woke up talking about "Nine" this morning. It was stressful and glorious, necessary, affecting and celebratory. Thank you for your gift to the world.
What a magnificent performance last night! It truly took my breath away and evoked such a powerful range of emotions. I hope that you're able to take this production on the road. Thank you for a memorable evening.
Your work demonstrated the unique and powerful role art plays in dismantling racism, promoting justice and equality & building shared humanities.
I don't know if I have the words to fully express what I experienced last night. Thank you for your willingness to bring not only your creative vision to life, but also for allowing others to shift and flow with you as well. Thank you is truly not enough. I appreciate you and look forward to seeing what else you have in store for us in the near future.
