Complexions Contemporary Ballet

Complexions Contemporary Ballet uses cutting-edge choreography and original music within the roots of Cutting Edge Contemporary Ballet Dance Company

Desmond Richardson, Sarita Allen, and Christina Johnson Perform Tribute to Carmen de Lavallade

05/26/2026

Greetings friends!

Our Joyce Season opens Tuesday, November 17th with an unforgettable Opening Night Tribute celebrating the life, legacy, and brilliance of the late dance icon Carmen de Lavallade!

This will be a powerful night of celebration, remembrance, and breathtaking performance you will not want to miss.

Click the link below to learn more and reserve your seats for this very special event!

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05/01/2026

🎉 CONGRATULATIONS, RWB AND DWIGHT RHODEN 🎉
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Join us in sending a Congratulations to Royal Winnipeg Ballet and Dwight Rhoden for the World Premiere of Odyssey! Opening was spell-binding and transported us through so many different worlds.
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Also thanking Jillian Davis, who served as Rehearsal Assistant, Alexander Nichols and his stunning Lighting Design, and Christine Darch for her beautiful costume designs to bring Odyssey to life.
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04/26/2026

Today's the day! Join us for a love-filled afternoon of dance and community. See works-in-progress by Tommie-Waheed Evans and Jillian Davis alongside excerpts from works by Dwight Rhoden. AND be the first to hear some very exciting news about our upcoming season at The Joyce Theater!

Tickets: https://complexionscontemporaryballet.networkforgood.com/events/99822-ten-toes-down-spring-collection-showing-and-fundraiser-to-support-complexions

Jillian L. Davis Dwight Rhoden - Choreographer Danni Gee TV Desmond Richardson Danni Gee

04/25/2026

✨✨JILLIAN DAVIS✨✨
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We are thrilled to introduce our second “guest” choreographer for Choreo-Lab 2026 — Complexions Co-Associate Artistic Director and Company Artist, Jillian Davis.
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Originally from Pennsylvania, Jillian joined Complexions Contemporary Ballet as a Company Artist in 2014 and has been an integral part of the company ever since. In addition to her roles as Co-Associate Artistic Director and Company Artist, she also works as a Choreographer Assistant for Jae Man Joo and Dwight Rhoden and serves as a Master Faculty member for Complexions Academy.
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Jillian began her choreographic career with the creation of her first work, Tashweesh, in San Francisco in 2012. She launched the Jillian Davis Dance Project in 2013 to further her creative voice. Her choreography has been commissioned by Missouri Valley College, Contemporary Ballet Dallas, Princeton Youth Ballet, Berks Ballet Theatre, and Dallas Conservatory. Her work Tiel was featured in Jennifer Muller’s HATCHED Series and selected as a finalist for Rider University’s Emerging Choreographers Showcase. Her piece Hovercraft earned first place at the 2021 YAGP Philadelphia Semifinals. Jillian will premiere a new work, Current(ly), in June 2026 with Women in Motion during their 5th Anniversary Season - continuing her trajectory as a compelling and innovative choreographic voice.
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Join us THIS Sunday, April 26, at Mark Morris Dance Center for a sneak peek of Jillian’s first work for Complexions. The showing will also feature a work-in-progress by Tommi-Waheed Evans, and excerpts from works by Complexions Co-Founding Artistic Director and Principal Choreographer Dwight Rhoden.
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Tickets are limited and can be purchased using the link below. Get yours today!
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04/24/2026

✨✨TOMMIE WAHEED-EVANS✨✨
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We are thrilled to introduce our guest choreographer for ChoreoLab 2026, Tommie-Waheed Evans.
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A visionary and deeply expressive artist, Evans is a q***r Black dance maker whose work explores Blackness, spirituality, q***rness, and liberation. Born and raised in Los Angeles amidst racial division and social upheaval, his lived experiences inform a choreographic voice that is both raw and transcendent.
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Evans has performed nationally and internationally with acclaimed companies including Lula Washington Dance Theatre and PHILADANCO. Since 2004, he has created more than 50 original works and continues to push the boundaries of contemporary dance through his Philadelphia-based company, waheedworks. His signature movement language - an electrifying fusion of urban street styles and contemporary vocabulary - is driven by gospel music and layered polyrhythms, resulting in work that is both deeply human and powerfully resonant.
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A former member of Complexions Contemporary Ballet, Evans’ return to work with the company in this new capacity marks a powerful full-circle moment - one that reflects both his artistic evolution and the enduring creative legacy of the company. His choreographic voice has been commissioned by BalletX, Dallas Black Dance Theatre, PHILADANCO, Dayton Contemporary Dance Company, Ballet Memphis, and many others. He is the recipient of numerous honors, including a Guggenheim Fellowship Princess Grace Honoraria Award in Choreography, a Howard Gilman Foundation Fellowship, and a residency at the Center for Ballet and the Arts at NYU.
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Link to tickets available in our bio or by visiting
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Dwight Rhoden’s Work Anchors ChoreoLab 2026 — Get an Inside Look.

04/24/2026

Join us THIS Sunday at the Mark Morris Dance Center for an intimate, behind-the-scenes look at new works in progress—and excerpts from two works by Co-Founding Artistic Director and Principal Choreographer Dwight Rhoden: Love Rocks and Midnight Riff.

Don’t miss this unique opportunity to experience the creative process up close.
Tickets are on sale now—space is limited!

Be sure to check out our latest newsletter for more details and get your tickets today!
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04/22/2026

ChoreoLab is just 6 days away! ✨

Join us THIS Sunday at the Mark Morris Dance Center for an intimate, behind-the-scenes look at new works in progress by guest choreographers, including Complexions Associate Director and company member Jillian Davis.

Tickets are on sale now—space is limited!
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04/20/2026

Meet Complexions' Guest Choreographer: Tommie-Waheed Evans!
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MEET GUEST CHOREOGRAPHER, TOMMIE-WAHEED Email from Complexions Contemporary Ballet Tickets on Sale Now! Greetings Friends! We are thrilled to introduce our guest choreographer for ChoreoLab 2026, Tommie-Waheed Evans. A visionary and deeply

04/07/2026

Tickets are now on sale for Ten Toes Down: Spring Collection! Featuring works by Dwight Rhoden, along with works-in-progress by Tommie-Waheed Evans and Jillian Davis. Click the link for more information—space is limited, so don’t wait!

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03/26/2026

We’re excited to officially open the doors to our brand-new online store — where artistry, style, and legacy come together.
The House of Complexions is more than a shop — it’s a celebration of who we are. From exclusive apparel to must-have pieces that embody the spirit of our work, every item reflects the bold, dynamic energy of Complexions!

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COMPLEXIONS LAUNCHES ONLINE STORE! Email from Complexions Contemporary Ballet "Complexions Rebel Hoodie" Now Available! We are thrilled to announce the launching of The House of Complexions - our official online store where you’ll find

Black Is Beautiful Short-film Re-Released

02/28/2026

🌟 Celebrate Black History Month with the re-release of "Black Is Beautiful"! 🎉
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Black Is Beautiful Short-film Re-Released Email from Complexions Contemporary Ballet A Bold Finale to Black History Month FEBRUARY 28, 2026 Dear Friends, On this final day of Black History Month, we are proud to re-release Black Is Beautiful

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