DK’s Ray & Ella features inventive choreography set to songs sung by Ray Charles and Ella Fitzgerald. Act one, Ella, showcases Ella Fitzgerald’s most popular songs. The charming costumes reflect the playful elegance of her music, with a nod to the 1950s. Act two, Ray, features the lively music recorded by Ray Charles. The tone of this act is vivacious. The slinky costumes are meant to reflect the feel of a 1950’s nightclub show. 
Run Time: Act One 28:30, Act Two 30:30
Here’s what critics wrote about Ray & Ella:
“Dance Kaleidoscope is on top of its game. Their new show, Ray & Ella, built on the songbooks of Ella Fitzgerald and Ray Charles, projects the sensibility and sumptuousness of Degas and Picasso.” – Rita Kohn, Nuvo
“The combination of Hochoy, Owens, Glover, Guy, Ray, Ella and music from the American Songbook made for an evening that was as celebratory as it was nostalgic.” – Tom Alvarez, examiner.com
“Highlights included a trio (Emily Dyson, Aleksa Lukasiewicz and Missy Trulock) sparring with Noah Trulock in “Tea for Two” and Mariel Greenlee being tossed around with carefully choreographed abandon in “Mess Around.” – Lou Harry, IBJ
Watch this highlights video of a March 2015 performance of Ray & Ella.
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For additional information about Ray & Ella and other touring questions, contact Lynn Webster at lynnw@dancekal.org or 317.940.8459.
