Myles Tracy with DanceAspen performs during their second and final showing of "Shifting Forms" on Thursday, Aug. 28, 2025, at the Wheeler Opera House in Aspen. Austin Colbert/The Aspen Times
DanceAspen brought its latest showcase to the Wheeler Opera House on Wednesday and Thursday with two performances of “Shifting Forms” inside the historic downtown Aspen venue.
With internationally renowned choreographers on the roster, DanceAspen Founder and Executive Director Laurel Jenny Winton claimed it was “not only our most ambitious summer program yet, but also one of the most rewarding,” per the event program.
Choreographers and contributors included Ihsan Rustem, Garrett Smith, Yue Yin, Elliot deBruyn, and Ching Ching Wong.
Dancers included Sammy Altenau, Nicole Bui, Jonah Delgado, Matthew Gilmore, Meredith Harrill, Jane Mumford, and Myles Tracy.
DanceAspen performs its second and final showing of “Shifting Forms” on Thursday, Aug. 28, 2025, at the Wheeler Opera House in Aspen.Austin Colbert/The Aspen Times
DanceAspen performs its second and final showing of “Shifting Forms” on Thursday, Aug. 28, 2025, at the Wheeler Opera House in Aspen.Austin Colbert/The Aspen Times
DanceAspen performs its second and final showing of “Shifting Forms” on Thursday, Aug. 28, 2025, at the Wheeler Opera House in Aspen.Austin Colbert/The Aspen Times
DanceAspen performs its second and final showing of “Shifting Forms” on Thursday, Aug. 28, 2025, at the Wheeler Opera House in Aspen.Austin Colbert/The Aspen Times
Meredith Harrill with DanceAspen performs during their second and final showing of “Shifting Forms” on Thursday, Aug. 28, 2025, at the Wheeler Opera House in Aspen.Austin Colbert/The Aspen Times
Members of DanceAspen perform their second and final showing of “Shifting Forms” on Thursday, Aug. 28, 2025, at the Wheeler Opera House in Aspen. Austin Colbert/The Aspen Times
Myles Tracy with DanceAspen performs during their second and final showing of “Shifting Forms” on Thursday, Aug. 28, 2025, at the Wheeler Opera House in Aspen. Austin Colbert/The Aspen Times
DanceAspen performs its second and final showing of “Shifting Forms” on Thursday, Aug. 28, 2025, at the Wheeler Opera House in Aspen. Austin Colbert/The Aspen Times
DanceAspen performs its second and final showing of “Shifting Forms” on Thursday, Aug. 28, 2025, at the Wheeler Opera House in Aspen. Austin Colbert/The Aspen Times
DanceAspen founder and director Laurel Winton talks to the audience as her dancers perform their second and final showing of “Shifting Forms” on Thursday, Aug. 28, 2025, at the Wheeler Opera House in Aspen. Austin Colbert/The Aspen Times
DanceAspen performs its second and final showing of “Shifting Forms” on Thursday, Aug. 28, 2025, at the Wheeler Opera House in Aspen. Austin Colbert/The Aspen Times
DanceAspen performs its second and final showing of “Shifting Forms” on Thursday, Aug. 28, 2025, at the Wheeler Opera House in Aspen. Austin Colbert/The Aspen Times
DanceAspen performs its second and final showing of “Shifting Forms” on Thursday, Aug. 28, 2025, at the Wheeler Opera House in Aspen. Austin Colbert/The Aspen Times
DanceAspen performs its second and final showing of “Shifting Forms” on Thursday, Aug. 28, 2025, at the Wheeler Opera House in Aspen. Austin Colbert/The Aspen Times
Meredith Harrill with DanceAspen performs during their second and final showing of “Shifting Forms” on Thursday, Aug. 28, 2025, at the Wheeler Opera House in Aspen. Austin Colbert/The Aspen Times
DanceAspen performs its second and final showing of “Shifting Forms” on Thursday, Aug. 28, 2025, at the Wheeler Opera House in Aspen. Austin Colbert/The Aspen Times
DanceAspen performs its second and final showing of “Shifting Forms” on Thursday, Aug. 28, 2025, at the Wheeler Opera House in Aspen. Austin Colbert/The Aspen Times
The audience watches as DanceAspen performs its second and final showing of “Shifting Forms” on Thursday, Aug. 28, 2025, at the Wheeler Opera House in Aspen. Austin Colbert/The Aspen Times
DanceAspen performs its second and final showing of “Shifting Forms” on Thursday, Aug. 28, 2025, at the Wheeler Opera House in Aspen. Austin Colbert/The Aspen Times
DanceAspen performs its second and final showing of “Shifting Forms” on Thursday, Aug. 28, 2025, at the Wheeler Opera House in Aspen. Austin Colbert/The Aspen Times
DanceAspen performs its second and final showing of “Shifting Forms” on Thursday, Aug. 28, 2025, at the Wheeler Opera House in Aspen. Austin Colbert/The Aspen Times
DanceAspen performs its second and final showing of “Shifting Forms” on Thursday, Aug. 28, 2025, at the Wheeler Opera House in Aspen. Austin Colbert/The Aspen Times
Sammy Altenau with DanceAspen performs during their second and final showing of “Shifting Forms” on Thursday, Aug. 28, 2025, at the Wheeler Opera House in Aspen. Austin Colbert/The Aspen Times
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