Stepping Up

State Street Ballet hosted its third annual showcase of contemporary choreography, Modern Masters, in the intimate setting of the New Vic.

The highly entertaining show featured a diverse mix of dance movement featuring works by seven choreographers, including pieces by New York’s William Soleau, the new co-artistic director, Montreal’s Edgar Zendejas, Autumn Eckman from Tucson, and Nancy Coleman and Cecily Stewart, both of Santa Barbara.

The 90-minute performance featured world premieres, original works restaged for the company, and popular contemporary pieces.

Of particular note was Fold, which originally premiered in 2013, choreographed by Atlanta’s Kassandra Newberry to music by film composer Hans Zimmer.

The theme centered around a poker game and the table it was played upon. It was a delightful end to the show.