An abstract work for seven men and one woman, Mr. Welch's Clear is a showcase for male dancers. Set to music by Bach, the work is an artistic response to 9/11. Mr. Welch began choreographing Clear for New York City's American Ballet Theatre two weeks after terrorists attacked the World Trade Center in downtown Manhattan. The resulting critically acclaimed work explores his reaction to that time of crisis.

Commented Mr. Welch, "In a time of tragedy, what is the clearest thing that occurs to people? What is most important? What is the common thread? To me it's love and family. In Clear, the woman brings clarity to the seven men in the ballet. She represents the thing that leads you home and out of the mess you're in."

Noted New York fashion designer Michael Kors created the costumes for Clear. Sleek and sexy, Mr. Kors's flesh-toned designs focus the attention on the dancers, emphasizing the emotional impact of Mr. Welch's choreography.