The devastating realities of the Holocaust were brought to life through the powerful medium of dance during Ballet Palm Beach’s original production of The List. Sponsored by the Jewish Federation of Palm Beach County and the Palm Beach Center to Combat Antisemitism & Hatred, the free performances welcomed nearly 500 visitors and school children to the Kravis Center earlier this year.
Choreographed by renowned artist and former Alvin Ailey Dance Company member Christopher Huggins, The List sheds light on the Holocaust through the story of one fictional family living in Krakow, Poland, circa 1941. At once poignant, haunting, and moving, The List served to illuminate the all-present dangers of prejudice, discrimination, bigotry, and hatred.
“We are so grateful to the Jewish Federation and the Palm Beach Center to Combat Antisemitism & Hatred for allowing us to share this important piece,” said Ballet Palm Beach Founding Artistic and Executive Director Colleen Smith. “Dance has the power to express the powerful and nuanced emotions the story evokes, and we are so thankful to Christopher for bringing this masterwork to our dancers.”
“The Palm Beach Center to Combat Antisemitism & Hatred is proud to support Ballet Palm Beach’s The List and the important work they are doing to educate our community through the arts,” said Palm Beach Center to Combat Antisemitism & Hatred Executive Director Josephine Gon. “This powerful production illuminates the devastating impact of hatred, reminding us why we must remain vigilant in combating antisemitism and bigotry in all its forms.”
