A Brief Collection of Moments
By Vanessa Cook, Ariel Bybee Endowment Prize Winner ‘25
April 23–24, 2026 at The Covey Center for the Arts, Provo UT
In partnership with
A Brief Collection of Moments explores the power of a single voice to inspire collective movement and creation. The contemporary ballet is a poignant reflection on the possibilities and potential of the human spirit.
This new original work is produced in partnership with the Utah Metropolitan Ballet and will debut at Tribute, its dynamic repertory performance April 23-24, 2026.
Latter-day Saint Artists
in Collaboration
What makes this ballet premiere especially notable is the breadth of Latter-day Saint artists involved in its creation.
The score, composed by Dylan Findley with lyrics by poet Darlene Young, brings a layered musical and textual dimension to the work. Visual artists Michelle Nixon and Justin Wheatley contribute original artwork to the set design. Writer Isaac Richards adds further depth through an original program essay, offering audiences a thoughtful entry point into the piece.
Together, these collaborators were part of the 2024 cohort of the Artists Residency at the Center—a program designed to foster artistic excellence, interdisciplinary exchange, and lasting creative partnerships.
“A stunning testament to the thrills of interdisciplinary art. Few performances feature as much genuine novelty in such a short amount of time.”
