BodyVox
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BodyVox & Imani Winds

Beautiful Everything

April 08 - 09, 2027

Optimism in motion—brought to life through whimsical choreography, breathtaking wind music and spellbinding projections.

A celebration of beauty and life, where every layer of this performance is a world unto itself. The playful BodyVox—co-led by alum Jamey Hampton '76—teams up with Imani Winds for an enchanting evening of visual and sonic sensation. 

The program unfolds in four parts—Genesis, Flora, Fauna and Humanum—a journey through the evolution of the natural world and its magnificent beauty. Imani Winds underscores the action with evocative music by Philip Glass, Debussy, Mark Mothersbaugh of Devo, John Adams, Chick Corea, Brian Eno and Mario Lavista. All while the dancing bodies dressed in eccentric costumes move through ever-changing patterns and stunning video projections. 

"Beautiful Everything is a celebration of beauty, hope, optimism, mystery, wonder and joy, in a time that is endlessly portrayed in the media as dark and downward spiraling. It pulls back the veil of negativity that obfuscates the true nature of beauty as a choice. It is a manifesto in movement that resists polarization, violence and negativity. Like 'Impossible is Nothing' or 'Think Different', Beautiful Everything is inclusive, vast and intimate." —Jamey Hampton '76 & Ashley Roland, Co-Artistic Directors of BodyVox

photo by Polara Studio

Led by Emmy Award-winning choreographers Jamey Hampton '76 and Ashley Roland, BodyVox is known for its visual virtuosity, distinctive wit and unique ability to combine dance, theater and film into breathtaking productions rich in imagery, athleticism and humor. Since its founding in 1997, BodyVox has toured to critical acclaim on stages around the world, developed award-winning short films, 33 original shows and three operas, featuring over 270 original dances.

Based in Portland, OR, BodyVox's movement surges from a fascination with the endless possibilities of the human body in motion, informed by years of cross-training and layers of experience. 

Hampton and Roland are distinguished artists on the world stage, formed by their years working as creators and performers with innovative dance companies Momix, ISO Dance and Pilobolus. BodyVox builds upon this tradition of excellence with a unique voice that is equally influenced by its Northwest roots and worldview.

Imani Winds is the 2024 Grammy winner in the Classical Compendium category for Jeff Scott's Passion for Bach and Coltrane released on their recently formed record label, Imani Winds Media. Celebrating over a quarter century of music-making, the three time Grammy-nominated group has led both a revolution and evolution of the wind quintet through their dynamic playing, adventurous programming, imaginative collaborations, and outreach endeavors that have inspired audiences of all ages and backgrounds. The ensemble's playlist embraces traditional chamber music repertoire, and newly commissioned works from voices that reflect historical events and the times in which we currently live. Learn more imaniwinds.com

“a whimsical and visual spectacle that delighted fans”

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