'So it's just about trying to create art that connects to and reflects the world that we live in today, and ripping away all those traditions that are built around ballet.' 'I just want them to come and enjoy what we're doing,' he says. And both of those things, I think, are really hard for the average person to connect with.'Īmanda Tipton That's partly why Wonderbound isn't called 'Wonderbound Ballet' or 'Wonderbound Dance Company.' Ammon doesn't care if people think of Wonderbound's shows as dance productions with live music, or live music accompanied by dance. 'You would see either classical, classical ballet like Swan Lake, or you would see, like, ultra-modern Merce Cunningham, where they're in unitards and they're breathing and they're rolling on the ground and doing weird shapes and stuff. 'I think most people, the moment they hear 'ballet' or 'dance,' those words put a lot of connotations into their head,' says Ammon. 'It was like watching a sci-fi adventure.' And the production proved to Rose that Wonderbound was looking to push the boundaries of traditional ballet. He attended a performance of Celestial Navigation, a space-voyage story scored by Ian Cooke, and was blown away. Ballet - sure, buddy.''īut Ammon and Fay were persistent, and they invited Rose to come to a Wonderbound performance and see what the company was all about. People come up and say, 'Oh, I got this thing - I got this dance company, I got this brother-in-law who's in music, you should check this out we should do something.' When they said, 'What about doing a full ballet with all your music?,' I'm like, 'Sure. 'Because that happens at set break all the time. We include a signature confirmation for all items priced $100 or more free of charge.ĬALIFORNIA CUSTOMERS:Any items bought by customers located in California will be charged appropriate sales tax as required by the state.Amanda Tipton 'I thought they were full of shit,' Rose says, grinning. Standard shipping is done through USPS media mail. Shipping:All of our books are carefully wrapped in protective cardboard & sent in mylar envelopes or cardboard boxes. We are happy to answer any questions & help you find the book you are looking for. We are currently working on uploading our inventory so if you are looking for a specific book we may still have it! Please don't hesitate to contact us. To ensure you receive the quality of book expected we provide pictures of NOTICEABLE WEAR for ALL books we sell with marked conditions of GOOD or better. Our shop was inspired by our beloved grandparents who were dedicated to the pursuit of knowledge & education. Family-owned & operated shop specializing in antiquarian & antique books.

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