Running time
±7:30 minutes, depending on the tempo of the cellist.

Cast
One cellist, one dancer.
This was originally choreographed for a male dancer though it could be danced by a female with sufficient upper body strength and gymnastic background.

Music
Three selections from Bach's Suites for Unaccompanied Cello

I. Bouree
Suite n. 3 in C Major, BWV 1009

II. Sarabande
Suite n. 5 in C Minor, BWV 1011

III. Courante
Suite n. 1 in G Major, BWV 1007

Cellist reference: Victoria Leavitt

Technical Requirements
Minimum stage dimensions are 30' wide x 20' deep.
30' x 30' or larger is preferred.
Props: Chair for the cellist. Music stand if desired.
Click links for lighting notes and cue sheets.

Description
The three movements of this work follow a traditional fast-slow-fast pattern. The first movement is a humorously frenetic series of pedestrian poses depicting a harried lifestyle. The second movement, an adagio, shows the protagonist in a weighted, depleted state. The third and final movement is danced with renewed attack but with more flow than the stop-action first movement. During the piece the dancer and cellist make small references to each other. Because of this, Zenergy cannot be performed to a recording.

A dancer with an eclectic background and long achilles tendons will do best with this combination of breakdancing, modern styles and low-to-the-ground floorwork. S/he will also need to be able to act: humor, fatigue and exhiliration are projected during the course of the piece.

Costume requirements are flexible. In the past, the work has been performed in black tee shirt, black trousers and black jazz shoes, simply for the sake of neutrality. For a more festive occasion, brighter colors could be substituted, or for a theme performance, for example, a button-down shirt and necktie to suggest an office worker.

Because costume and lighting requirements are so minimal, this is an excellent piece for touring; it is also very accessible to audiences.

Terms
Cost: $4,000, costumes and props not included.
The amount of time needed to set this work will vary according to how much exposure the dancer has already had to the techniques involved. An estimate of one to two weeks probably covers any case.
Piece may remain in company repertory non-exclusively, in perpetuum. Half payment for choreography in advance, half upon technical rehearsal.
Complete terms available upon request.