This ballet, funded by the New Jersey Recovery Fund, explored the impact of nature on mankind and the resilient people who have overcome some of the most devastating circumstances.
Throughout the summer and fall, the Atlantic City Ballet held workshops and invited those who were impacted by the storm to come out and relive their experiences through dance. This ballet brought the message of hope and the continuation of healing to all those affected by Sandy. The performance is choreographed by Ballet Master, Kristaps Kikulis, and those in the area who have been affected by Superstorm Sandy. Kristaps Kikulis graduated from the Latvian National Choreography & Ballet School. Kristaps has become the Atlantic City Ballet’s first ballet master and has had his choreography featured in the company’s repertoire.
Watch the video below to get a peek of the performance!
Photographs are by Jersey Shore local, Ann Coen. Ann used frames made of the wood washed up from Sandy to showcase her work. This show also features photographs from Scott Mazzella's book, Surviving Sandy: Long Beach Island and the Greatest Storm of the Jersey Shore. Scott was present to sign his book and give a photo slide show about the publication and his experience writing the book. Jersey Shore local, Kristin Myers, displays her work which she used ink and saltwater to create drawings that depict the storm's fury. Riccardo Berlingeri created the installation, Ties that Bind, out of cords, ropes, twine, chains, strings, yarn, cables, wires, and other material that washed up on the shore. We invite you to stop by and take a look at this exhibition! We also have a bulletin board set-up where you can write your own Superstorm Sandy story to share with the community.