Sparkling on Stage: The Final Chapter to the L.A. Dance Projects’ “Gems” with Van Cleef & Arpels

The world premiere of the ballet performance “On the other side” was held at Sadler’s Wells. Millepied’s company, the L.A. Dance Project, has been supported by the high jewellery maison for the last four years collaborating on the three-part ballet, with a score composed by Philip Glass. The colorful scenery was constructed by American artist Mark Bradford, and juxtaposed the solid boldness of the costumes designed by Alessandro Sartori.

The first chapter was staged in 2013, entitled “Reflections,” at the Théâtre du Châtelet in Paris. Then at the Olympia Theater in Miami was the second chapter, “Hearts & Arrows,” presented in 2014. American artist Barbara Kruger designed both the set and costumes for “Reflections” while the score was composed by David Lang. “Heart & Arrows” presented music by Philip Glass and a visual concept by Liam Gillick.