Walls Behind Walls

Eleone Dance Theatre

2007

$20,000

Eleone Dance Theatre commissioned choreographer Abdur-Rahim Jackson to create the new ballet Walls Behind Walls. Jackson’s new work combined ballet and hip-hop dance styles, and featured music by Groundtruther and Daft Punk. Walls Behind Walls premiered during Eleone's 2007–08 season and went on to become part of the company's touring repertoire.

Recipients

Eleone Dance Theatre

Performance

Dance

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