The Afternoon of a Faun by Dominic Walsh Dance Theater

The Afternoon of a Faun by Dominic Walsh Dance Theater Performed in Dance Houston’s City-Wide Dance Festival, May 22, 2010, at The Wortham Theater Center. Choreographer: Dominic Walsh Dancers: Marissa Leigh Gomer, Felicia McBride, Rachel Meyer, Ty Parmenter, Randolph Ward Song: L’apres-midi d’un faune Composer: Claude Debussy Dominic Walsh’s interpretation of The Afternoon of a Faun premiered October 15, 2009 as part of Dominic Walsh Dance Theater’s celebration of the 100th anniversary of the Ballets Russes. Under the leadership of Sergei Diaghilev, the Ballets Russes drew upon the genius of leading artists to create innovative collaborations that brought together dancers, choreographers, composers, and painters. Premiered in 1912 by the Ballets Russes, The Afternoon of a Faun was the first piece of choreography by the great dancer Vaslav Nijinsky. “A great artist who has influenced me and the imagery in my work is Auguste Rodin. Rodin’s