A Celebration of the Performing Arts at Columbia
Campus Arts Event
A Celebration of the Performing Arts at Columbia
Celebrate GS alumna and author, Ariel Osterweis, in this multimedia presentation of Body Impossible, a groundbreaking book exploring the concept of virtuosity in contemporary dance through the remarkable career of Desmond Richardson.
$10-$25
Miller Theatre
May 30, 2025 | 7:00 pm
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About Desmond Richardson

Known for his improvisational brilliance and versatility, Desmond Richardson has graced stages with legends such as the Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater, American Ballet Theatre, Ballett Frankfurt, Michael Jackson, and Prince.

Additional Details

In this special event, you’ll meet the author behind Body Impossible. Discover how Desmond, alongside choreographer Dwight Rhoden, co-founded Complexions Contemporary Ballet, launching a bold, virtuosic queer Black dance aesthetic that continues to shape the dance world today.

Location

Miller Theatre
2960 Broadway
New York, NY 10027

Image: Courtesy of Columbia University’s School of General Studies