Photos: Cutting-edge choreography on display in Ballet West's 'Innovations' program

Francisco Kjolseth | The Salt Lake Tribune
"Homer, A Study in Phenomenological Ontology" is choreographed by newly-named Ballet West demi-soloist Trevor Naumann. Ballet West's ninth annual new works program, "Innovations 2016," takes the stage May 20-28 at the Rose Wagner Performing Arts Center in Salt Lake City. This year, the program includes four original works created by Ballet West dancers, and a Ballet West premiere by renowned choreographer Jessica Lang.

Francisco Kjolseth | The Salt Lake Tribune
Ballet West's ninth annual new works program, "Innovations 2016," takes the stage May 20-28 at the Rose Wagner Performing Arts Center in Salt Lake City. This year, the program showcases four original works created by Ballet West dancers, including first soloist Christopher Sellars' "Barre Spot," with music from Erwin Schulhoff, an early-20th century Czech composer. The program will be rounded out by a work by renowned choreographer Jessica Lang.

Francisco Kjolseth | The Salt Lake Tribune
"Homer, A Study in Phenomenological Ontology" is choreographed by newly-named Ballet West demi-soloist Trevor Naumann. Ballet West's ninth annual new works program, "Innovations 2016," takes the stage May 20-28 at the Rose Wagner Performing Arts Center in Salt Lake City. This year, the program includes four original works created by Ballet West dancers, and a Ballet West premiere by renowned choreographer Jessica Lang.

Francisco Kjolseth | The Salt Lake Tribune
Ballet West's ninth annual new works program, "Innovations 2016," takes the stage May 20-28 at the Rose Wagner Performing Arts Center in Salt Lake City. This year, the program showcases four original works created by Ballet West dancers, including first soloist Christopher Sellars' "Barre Spot," with music from Erwin Schulhoff, an early-20th century Czech composer. The program will be rounded out by a work by renowned choreographer Jessica Lang.

Francisco Kjolseth | The Salt Lake Tribune
Ballet West's ninth annual new works program, "Innovations 2016," takes the stage May 20-28 at the Rose Wagner Performing Arts Center in Salt Lake City. This year, the program showcases four original works created by Ballet West dancers, including corps artist Oliver Oguma's "Fragments of Simplicity." The program will be rounded out by a work by renowned choreographer Jessica Lang.

Francisco Kjolseth | The Salt Lake Tribune
Ballet West's ninth annual new works program, "Innovations 2016," takes the stage May 20-28 at the Rose Wagner Performing Arts Center in Salt Lake City. This year, the program showcases four original works created by Ballet West dancers, including first soloist Christopher Sellars' "Barre Spot," with music from Erwin Schulhoff, an early-20th century Czech composer. The program will be rounded out by a work by renowned choreographer Jessica Lang.

Francisco Kjolseth | The Salt Lake Tribune
Ballet West's "Innovations 2016" program opening Friday, May 20, inlcudes internationally known choreographer Jessica Lang's "Lyric Pieces," to the music of Edvard Grieg.

Francisco Kjolseth | The Salt Lake Tribune
Ballet West's ninth annual new works program, "Innovations 2016," takes the stage May 20-28 at the Rose Wagner Performing Arts Center in Salt Lake City. This year, the program showcases four original works created by Ballet West dancers, including corps artist Oliver Oguma's "Fragments of Simplicity." The program will be rounded out by a work by renowned choreographer Jessica Lang.

Francisco Kjolseth | The Salt Lake Tribune
Ballet West's ninth annual new works program, "Innovations 2016," takes the stage May 20-28 at the Rose Wagner Performing Arts Center in Salt Lake City. This year, the program showcases four original works created by Ballet West dancers, including corps artist Oliver Oguma's "Fragments of Simplicity." The program will be rounded out by a work by renowned choreographer Jessica Lang.

Francisco Kjolseth | The Salt Lake Tribune
Ballet West's "Innovations 2016" program opening Friday, May 20, inlcudes internationally known choreographer Jessica Lang's "Lyric Pieces," to the music of Edvard Grieg.

Francisco Kjolseth | The Salt Lake Tribune
Ballet West's ninth annual new works program, "Innovations 2016," takes the stage May 20-28 at the Rose Wagner Performing Arts Center in Salt Lake City. This year, the program showcases four original works created by Ballet West dancers, including corps artist Oliver Oguma's "Fragments of Simplicity." The program will be rounded out by a work by renowned choreographer Jessica Lang.

Francisco Kjolseth | The Salt Lake Tribune
Ballet West's "Innovations 2016" program opening Friday, May 20, inlcudes internationally known choreographer Jessica Lang's "Lyric Pieces," to the music of Edvard Grieg.

Francisco Kjolseth | The Salt Lake Tribune
"Homer, A Study in Phenomenological Ontology" is choreographed by newly-named Ballet West demi-soloist Trevor Naumann. Ballet West's ninth annual new works program, "Innovations 2016," takes the stage May 20-28 at the Rose Wagner Performing Arts Center in Salt Lake City. This year, the program includes four original works created by Ballet West dancers, and a Ballet West premiere by renowned choreographer Jessica Lang.

Francisco Kjolseth | The Salt Lake Tribune
Ballet West's "Innovations 2016" program opening Friday, May 20, inlcudes internationally known choreographer Jessica Lang's "Lyric Pieces," to the music of Edvard Grieg.

Francisco Kjolseth | The Salt Lake Tribune
"Homer, A Study in Phenomenological Ontology" is choreographed by newly-named Ballet West demi-soloist Trevor Naumann. Ballet West's ninth annual new works program, "Innovations 2016," takes the stage May 20-28 at the Rose Wagner Performing Arts Center in Salt Lake City. This year, the program includes four original works created by Ballet West dancers, and a Ballet West premiere by renowned choreographer Jessica Lang.

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Francisco Kjolseth | The Salt Lake Tribune "Homer, A Study in Phenomenological Ontology" is choreographed by newly-named Ballet West demi-soloist Trevor Naumann. Ballet West's ninth annual new works program, "Innovations 2016," takes the stage May 20-28 at the Rose Wagner Performing Arts Center in Salt Lake City. This year, the program includes four original works created by Ballet West dancers, and a Ballet West premiere by renowned choreographer Jessica Lang. Francisco Kjolseth | The Salt Lake Tribune Ballet West's ninth annual new works program, "Innovations 2016," takes the stage May 20-28 at the Rose Wagner Performing Arts Center in Salt Lake City. This year, the program showcases four original works created by Ballet West dancers, including first soloist Christopher Sellars' "Barre Spot," with music from Erwin Schulhoff, an early-20th century Czech composer. The program will be rounded out by a work by renowned choreographer Jessica Lang. Francisco Kjolseth | The Salt Lake Tribune "Homer, A Study in Phenomenological Ontology" is choreographed by newly-named Ballet West demi-soloist Trevor Naumann. Ballet West's ninth annual new works program, "Innovations 2016," takes the stage May 20-28 at the Rose Wagner Performing Arts Center in Salt Lake City. This year, the program includes four original works created by Ballet West dancers, and a Ballet West premiere by renowned choreographer Jessica Lang. Francisco Kjolseth | The Salt Lake Tribune Ballet West's ninth annual new works program, "Innovations 2016," takes the stage May 20-28 at the Rose Wagner Performing Arts Center in Salt Lake City. This year, the program showcases four original works created by Ballet West dancers, including first soloist Christopher Sellars' "Barre Spot," with music from Erwin Schulhoff, an early-20th century Czech composer. The program will be rounded out by a work by renowned choreographer Jessica Lang. Francisco Kjolseth | The Salt Lake Tribune Ballet West's ninth annual new works program, "Innovations 2016," takes the stage May 20-28 at the Rose Wagner Performing Arts Center in Salt Lake City. This year, the program showcases four original works created by Ballet West dancers, including corps artist Oliver Oguma's "Fragments of Simplicity." The program will be rounded out by a work by renowned choreographer Jessica Lang. Francisco Kjolseth | The Salt Lake Tribune Ballet West's ninth annual new works program, "Innovations 2016," takes the stage May 20-28 at the Rose Wagner Performing Arts Center in Salt Lake City. This year, the program showcases four original works created by Ballet West dancers, including first soloist Christopher Sellars' "Barre Spot," with music from Erwin Schulhoff, an early-20th century Czech composer. The program will be rounded out by a work by renowned choreographer Jessica Lang. Francisco Kjolseth | The Salt Lake Tribune Ballet West's "Innovations 2016" program opening Friday, May 20, inlcudes internationally known choreographer Jessica Lang's "Lyric Pieces," to the music of Edvard Grieg. Francisco Kjolseth | The Salt Lake Tribune Ballet West's ninth annual new works program, "Innovations 2016," takes the stage May 20-28 at the Rose Wagner Performing Arts Center in Salt Lake City. This year, the program showcases four original works created by Ballet West dancers, including corps artist Oliver Oguma's "Fragments of Simplicity." The program will be rounded out by a work by renowned choreographer Jessica Lang. Francisco Kjolseth | The Salt Lake Tribune Ballet West's ninth annual new works program, "Innovations 2016," takes the stage May 20-28 at the Rose Wagner Performing Arts Center in Salt Lake City. This year, the program showcases four original works created by Ballet West dancers, including corps artist Oliver Oguma's "Fragments of Simplicity." The program will be rounded out by a work by renowned choreographer Jessica Lang. Francisco Kjolseth | The Salt Lake Tribune Ballet West's "Innovations 2016" program opening Friday, May 20, inlcudes internationally known choreographer Jessica Lang's "Lyric Pieces," to the music of Edvard Grieg. Francisco Kjolseth | The Salt Lake Tribune Ballet West's ninth annual new works program, "Innovations 2016," takes the stage May 20-28 at the Rose Wagner Performing Arts Center in Salt Lake City. This year, the program showcases four original works created by Ballet West dancers, including corps artist Oliver Oguma's "Fragments of Simplicity." The program will be rounded out by a work by renowned choreographer Jessica Lang. Francisco Kjolseth | The Salt Lake Tribune Ballet West's "Innovations 2016" program opening Friday, May 20, inlcudes internationally known choreographer Jessica Lang's "Lyric Pieces," to the music of Edvard Grieg. Francisco Kjolseth | The Salt Lake Tribune "Homer, A Study in Phenomenological Ontology" is choreographed by newly-named Ballet West demi-soloist Trevor Naumann. Ballet West's ninth annual new works program, "Innovations 2016," takes the stage May 20-28 at the Rose Wagner Performing Arts Center in Salt Lake City. This year, the program includes four original works created by Ballet West dancers, and a Ballet West premiere by renowned choreographer Jessica Lang. Francisco Kjolseth | The Salt Lake Tribune Ballet West's "Innovations 2016" program opening Friday, May 20, inlcudes internationally known choreographer Jessica Lang's "Lyric Pieces," to the music of Edvard Grieg. Francisco Kjolseth | The Salt Lake Tribune "Homer, A Study in Phenomenological Ontology" is choreographed by newly-named Ballet West demi-soloist Trevor Naumann. Ballet West's ninth annual new works program, "Innovations 2016," takes the stage May 20-28 at the Rose Wagner Performing Arts Center in Salt Lake City. This year, the program includes four original works created by Ballet West dancers, and a Ballet West premiere by renowned choreographer Jessica Lang.

The Salt Lake Tribune

· May 23, 2016 10:32 am

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Ballet West held a final dress rehearsal Thursday for its ninth annual new works program, "Innovations 2016," which takes the stage Friday through May 28 at the Rose Wagner Performing Arts Center in Salt Lake City. The annual program explores the newest works by Ballet West dancers and national and international choreographers. This year includes a full-company work by internationally known choreographer Jessica Lang and a world premiere by Ballet West Principal Artist Christopher Ruud.

When • Friday, May 20, through May 28: Thursdays through Saturdays, 7:30 p.m.; May 25, 7 p.m.; May 28, 2 p.m. May 20-28; May 20, 21, 26, 27, 28 at 7:30 p.m.; May 25, 7 p.m.; and May 28, 2 p.m.

Where • Jeanné Wagner Theatre, 138 W. 300 South, Salt Lake City

Tickets • $49.50 to $59.50; artsaltlake.org or 801-869-6900

Details • See a full preview on the program at http://www.sltrib.com/entertainment/3879276-155/from-innovations-to-expanding-the-horizons .