Irvine, CA
Pointeworks II- Ballet Nights
Friday, June 20, 2025
4242 Campus Dr, Irvine, CA 92612, USA

A choreographer from New York City Ballet, celebrated for her dynamic and refreshing approach to contemporary ballet. Laine’s Chasing Shadows, set to an original score by female composer Katie Jenkins and performed live by pianist Joshua Mhoon, makes its West Coast premiere after a sold-out, debut in New York City in March 2025. The piece is also brought to life through beautiful costumes designed by a Lauren Starobin. Chasing Shadows was described by Dance Informa as "special for a special reason"—it was the first time that sisters Claire, Emma, and Nicole Von Enck performed together as professional dancers. The review continues, “The result made me feel like a little girl again, when magic was still real and dreams unmarred by reality. The Von Enck sisters, dancing the charming choreography of Habony, became those fairies to me.” This enchanting work blends beauty and emotional depth, leaving a lasting impression on all who witness it.