Icarus APR (Annual Percentage Rate) is a solo work based on a modern interpretation of the legend of Icarus set to the music of Pink Floyd's "Money." In my version, Icarus' wings are made of credit cards and his flight towards the sun and subsequent fall symbolize his descent into debt. It's a fun and thoughtful piece that takes on a troubling trend in American life--one that seems particularly relevant today.

The role of Icarus was created for and danced by New York City Ballet soloist Ask La Cour. My thanks to him and Frank Dellapolla for bringing this legend to life. Icarus APR was filmed at Manhattan Movement & Arts Center in New York in July, 2008. -- DF

The Cast
Ask La Cour, New York City Ballet Soloist
Frank Dellapolla

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