“Folktale and Movement: The Ballet Russes Through A Modern Lens” with Hermitage Greenfield Prize Finalist in Dance Christopher Williams and his dance collaborator Caitlin Scranton, Friday, July 28, 6:30pm: Dubbed “one of the most exciting choreographic voices out there” by The New York Times, Christopher Williams was a finalist for the Hermitage Greenfield Prize in Dance & Choreography (2023). His work focuses on reimagining the ballet canon through a contemporary queer lens with sweeping choreography and gorgeous visuals that reinvigorate both the work and the audiences who see them. His current project is a new interpretation of a classical folktale originally made famous by the iconoclastic Ballet Russes. Join Christopher and his dance collaborator Caitlin Scranton for an open rehearsal exploring that work as well as a conversation about current and previous works, complete with stunning photography. Registration is required at HermitageArtistRetreat.org ($5/person registration fee). Hermitage Palm House Studio, 6660 Manasota Key Road, Englewood, FL 34223