Repertory

Out of the Deep

Choreography: Elisa Schroth

Composer: James Thomas and Sasha Biagiarelli

Just Go With It!

Choreography: Elisa Schroth

Composer: Peter van Siclen

Dark Night

Choreography: Elisa Schroth

Composer: Ola Gjeilo

Dark Night is a reflection on Psalm 42, connecting the lament with contemporary narratives related to PTSD. Interviews were conducted with both Muslims and Christians who suffer from PTSD and their stories have informed the intention of the work. This interfaith aspect utilizes the arts as a dimension of peace building. It has been proven through research of PTSD that movement and meaningful relationships are paths of healing from PTSD and these themes are explored throughout. The work also attempts to uncover elements of the poem by St. John of The Cross "Dark Night of the Soul" which speaks of the souls difficult journey along the road that leads to perfect union with God through love.

Fe

Choreography: Rodney Rivera

Composer: Leonard Bernstein and Michael Nyman

Fe, which translates to “Faith” in Spanish, is choreographed by Rodney Rivera of Ballet Brio, Puerto Rico. Mr. Rivera has connected his movement style with his original design of the costumes in order to explore the many different postures of prayer. The fluid movement combined with the ethereal costumes suggests the image of a divine light within that enables us to communicate with a higher source.

Roar Of Nations

Choreography: Elisa Schroth

Composer: Leonard Bernstein

The first movement based on Psalm 23; Psalm 2:1-4 is in response to the humanitarian crisis of the war in Syria, which has resulted in 13.5 million refugees seeking asylum in the world today. Ekklesia has had the privilege of meeting and hearing firsthand remarkable stories of and from refugees, and we are directly involved in welcoming a Syrian refugee family in our community. This piece not only addresses this major crisis; on a smaller scale it displays how one can choose to offer revolutionary love in the face of hate, and how love has the power to transform one's oppressor into a friend. Finally, this piece is a call to action; we can all play a part in opening our hearts and homes to those seeking refuge. The second movement based on Psalm 131; Psalm 133:1 addresses our personal dealings with God when it comes to our enemies. The piece reflects Psalm 133:1 - "How good and pleasant it is when God's people live together in unity!" The choreography points to how we are all God's people; God desires us to move into unity and take big strides through and beyond the sufferings we may experience in our dealing with one another. The third movement based on Psalm 108:2; Psalm 100 is where we have an exultation of a thankful heart and its embodied joy-joy that can be found only through true unity, in which everyone is a full participant.

Gloria

Choreography: Elisa Schroth

Composer: Antonio Vivaldi

Petra

Choreography: Steve Rooks

Composer: Max Richter

Psalm 42

Choreography: Elisa Schroth

Composer: Herbert Howells

Psalm 84

Choreography: Elisa Schroth

Composer: Caroline Shaw

God the Sculptor

Choreography: Elisa Schroth

Composer: Composed by Peter Thornburg, performed by Ashe Pierce, Peter van Siclen, and Tyler Warren

Fuerza

Choreography: Juan Rodriguez

Composer: Stefano Guzzetti