DANCE This 2011 "Polka" by Mark Morris

MODERN -- Auditioned Dancers Polka

Choreographer: Mark Morris

Composer: Lou Harrison

Rehearsal Director: Joe Bowie (Mark Morris Dance Group dancer)

Musicians: Mitchell Drury (violin), Adrienne Varner (piano)

Dancers: Megan Bosaw, Ellen Cooper, Julia Cross, Erin Johnson, Deepa Liegel, Jessie Mays, Rachel Pattens, Elysia Roscoe, Emma Sanford, Caitlin Schafte, Charlotte Smith, Morgan Spencer, Elise Walker, Alex Wheelwright

"Polka" premiered at the Manhattan Center Grand Ballroom in 1992 and became the keystone and final movement of Mark Morris' work, "Grand Duo"—a modern work with Eastern European folk dance influences. Don't miss the Seattle premiere of Mark Morris' "The Hard Nut" December 1-4, 2011 at The Paramount Theatre! Inspired by the comic-book art of Charles Burns, Mark Morris' irreverent take on Tchaikovsky's Nutcracker thrills and delights all ages.