Dance Bridge
THE DANCE BRIDGE UPDATES & INFORMATION
Dance Bridge Activities and Deadlines for 2008:
Fifth Annual “Celebrate Dance Month” event brochure covers dance events throughout the month of April. 2008 Brochure Available here for download.
APRIL 4 - 30
“America’s Irreplaceable Dance Treasures: The First 100,” a national dance touring exhibit from the Dance Heritage Coalition in Washington, D.C. will be on exhibit in the Boulder Public Library Canyon Gallery, 1000 Canyon Blvd., Boulder. Photographs, posters, video clips and memorabilia Opening reception is scheduled for Friday, April 4 from 5 – 7 p.m. and is open to the public. This national exhibit, plus a local component on dance in Boulder County from mid-1800 to 2000, a “Boulder Dance Sampler,” will be open during regular library hours through April 30. For more information visit www.boulderdancebridge.org .
Twyla Tharp in her work Sue's Leg, 1975. Photofest. From "America's Irreplaceable Dance Treasures:The First 100" exhibit
JUNE 10 – 14
National Performing Arts Convention in June 2008
The 2nd National Performing Arts Convention "Taking Action Together" is coming June 10-14 to the Colorado Convention Center in Denver. Mark your calendars now and check www.performingartsconvention.org for regular updates, registration and information on the many pertinent sessions for Colorado dancers to attend as well as opportunities for involvement. DanceUSA and other national and regional performing arts groups will be in attendance affirming their shared values, communicating the importance of the performing arts to national life, and identifying ways for artists and arts leaders to more effectively bring the value of the arts to more people.
Steve Seifert, Executive Director of the Newman Center for the Performing Arts on the DU campus, is co-chairman of the local steering committee. As a member of DanceUSA, the Dance Bridge will be in attendance and is working on the host committee. Two dance showcases are scheduled during the convention, each with a number of local Colorado dance companies and national dance artists on the same bill.
The Newman Center for the Performing Arts, Stagestep and the Dance Agents Council of DanceUSA present: Mile High Movement I & II – Dance Showcase
Two exciting dance showcases with 10 minute performances by acclaimed dance companies from across the nation and Colorado in celebration of the National Performing Arts Convention.(Colorado companies are highlighted below in orange!)
Mile High Movement I, Thursday, June 12, 2008, 7:30 p.m.
Newman Center for the Performing Arts at DU: Battleworks Dance Company; Brian Brooks Moving Company; Moraporvida Contemporary Dance; PARADIGM; Rosanna Gamson/World Wide; 3rd Law Dance/Theater.
Mile High Movement II
Friday, June 13, 2008, 7:30 p.m.
Buell Theatre in the Denver Performing Arts Complex: Aspen Santa Fe Ballet; Cleo Parker Robinson Dance; Colorado Ballet; Evidence Dance Company/Ronald K. Brown; Lemon Sponge Cake Contemporary Ballet; Kota Yamazaki/Fluid Hug-Hug.
$30 Package (both Mile High Movement I and II)
$20 single ticket (either Mile High Movement I or II)
All seats are General Admission. Tickets may be ordered by phone at 303-357-ARTS or 303-871-7720, online at www.ticketmaster.com or at the Newman Center Box Office.
For information visit www.du.edu/newmancenter .
For more information on the convention, check www.nationalperformingartsconvention.org .
SEPTEMBER 5
Application Deadline for participation in Annual “Dance is for Every Body!” Showcase Applications will be available starting July 15 and are due September 5. Open to all dance artists, teachers, companies, individuals, studios and schools. 5 – 15 minute presentations, lecture demonstrations, audience participation activities or mini-classes, work-in-progress and finished dances. Possible opportunity for more than one time slot available on the same day or each day (but not back to back). More specific information will be provided on the application. Sponsored by the Dance Bridge and the Boulder Public Library.
NOVEMBER 8 & 9
“Dance is for Every Body!” Annual Showcase, Boulder Public Library Canyon Theater, 1000 Canyon Blvd., Boulder. All day continuous dance showcase, free to the public. A wonderful outreach opportunity for dance artists, teachers, companies, individuals, studios and schools to reach new audiences. 5 – 15 minute presentations, lecture demonstrations, audience participation activities, showing of work-in-progress and finished dances, plus a resource table with information on classes and upcoming seasons. Check this Web page for more information.
Links to dance information and arts groups.
"America's Irreplaceable Dance Treasures: The First 100" exhibit www.boulderdancebridge.org
Colorado Dance Alliance (state-wide dance organization) www.codance.org
Boulder County Arts Alliance (Boulder County Resource) www.bouldercountyarts.org
DanceUSA (National Dance Advocacy and support for professional dance) www.danceusa.org
World Dance Reviews is a web site designed to provide critical reviews of dance performances on a worldwide basis, and is headquartered in Front Range Colorado. www.worlddancereviews.com
For More Information:
Dance Bridge Coordinator, Mary Wohl Haan at 303-441-4391 or haanm@boulder.lib.co.us
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