Chelsea Art Museum is proud to present a series of spectacular performances by Cedar Lake Contemporary Ballet. Artistic Director Benoit-Swan Pouffer creates a unique performance experience interpreting the artworks exhibited in the museum’s groundbreaking exhibition, Iran Inside Out, as a continuation of his installation series. Pouffer aims to add another dimension to the exhibition by translating the pieces into different physicalities and therefore integrate visual and performing arts into a single work. Cedar Lake Contemporary Ballet has been praised by the New York Times as "always impressive in their articulation and intensity."

The performance will incorporate movement art and live musical accompaniment by Iranian visual artist Reza Derakshani, whose paintings are also featured in this exhibition. A vocalist, multi-instrumentalist, composer and performer, Reza Derakshani’s mix of traditional Persian music with new sounds and textures have brought him to some daring innovations, which include modifying instruments and creating new sounds and colors.

Open Rehearsal on August 27, 6 – 8 pm
Free with museum admission

Performances on September 1, 2, 3, 7:30 pm
$25 general admission, $20 students and seniors

For more information, please contact Hanna Azemati at programs@chelseaartmuseum.org or (212) 755-0719.