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- MAKULU: A Contemporary Africa...
The Wayne Densch Performing Arts Ce...
Saturday, December 5 at 7:00pm - Colours of Courage: A Celebra...
The Garden Theatre
Friday, January 29 at 8:00pm - Colours of Courage: A Celebra...
The Athens Theatre
Saturday, February 6 at 2:00pm - Icarus
The Osceola Center for the Arts
Friday, April 30 at 7:00pm
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The Center for Contemporary Dance Oprah Show Heroine to Narrate Moore Dance Project's African Tale. Learn more at the Dance Orlando Blog.
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Dr. Tererai Trent, a native of rural Zimbabwe who recently appeared on The Oprah Winfrey Show to share how she overcame povertyand became a formally-educated United States citizen, will narrate Moore ...
The Center for Contemporary Dance
Most dancers tend to favor one side of the body, being more technically proficient in left- or right-sided turns, leaps and extensions. More than a matter of creative frustration, unaddressed imbalances in the dancer’s instrument can lead to injuries that compromise career longevity and quality of life. Now, world-re...nowned principal dancer Israel Rodriguez reveals his secrets for achieving a balanced technical instrument. Equipped with information gathered through years of experience, Israel uses focused barre and center work to share his knowledge of kinesiology and dance anatomy in this insightful workshop aimed at maximizing the dancer’s overall skill and long-term well-being.
Workshop Fees & Requirements:
$40 per participant. Appropriate for intermediate/advanced dancers and mature beginners (ages 12 and older) with at least one-year of classical ballet training.
Workshop Attire:
All Participants: Form-fitting, black dancewear. No jewelry and hair must be pulled back and away from face. Women: Leotard, wrap skirt, nude/black tights, ballet slippers. Men: Black tank top or t-shirt, form-fitting black pants, tights or shorts, ballet slippers.
Registration:
Register online at www.TheCenterForDance.org or call (407) 695-8366. Space is limited and early registration is highly recommended.
About Israel Rodriguez:
Born in Camaguey, Cuba, Israel began classical ballet training at the famed Vocational Art School. He began his professional dance career with the Ballet de Camaguey under the direction of Fernando Alonso where he performed as a soloist. His abilities earned him the opportunity to tour around the world, including Greece, Brazil and Mexico. A principal dancer with the Orlando Ballet under the direction of both Fernando Bujones and Bruce Marks, Israel performed solo roles in virtually all of the ballet classics including: Coppelia, Don Quixote, Giselle, La Bayadere, La Fille Mal Gardee, Les Sylphides, Le Corsaire, Serenade, Napoli, Tarantella (Balanchine), Paquita, Swan Lake, Sleeping Beauty, Polovitzians Dances and The Nutcracker. Notably, Israel was the first male dancer in the United States to perform the full-length ballet Spartacus. The accomplished dancer has earned rave reviews from the Orlando Sentinel, Dance Magazine, Dance Spirit, International Dance Magazine and arts communities across the globe. Additionally, Israel is a talented filmmaker with extensive experience in the television and motion picture industry as an actor, director, model and martial artist.
Time:1:00PM Saturday, November 14th
Location:The Center for Contemporary Dance
The Center for Contemporary Dance
Friday, April 30, 2010 at 7pm
Saturday, May 1, 2010 at 2pm and 7pm
Sunday, May 2, 2010 at 2pm
The classical myth about an impetuous man’s winged escape from captivity is retold by Moore Dance Project in this contemporary dance opera, featuring live music and original lyrics. Compelling choreography and poetic storytelling... collide in this exploration of a modern man’s journey to discover the expansiveness of freedom by testing the limits of his hidden potential. Performances are followed by a dialogue with choreographer Dario J. Moore.
Ticket Purchase: Call (407) 695-8366 or online at www.TheCenterForDance.org
The Center for Contemporary Dance
Saturday, February 6, 2010 at 2pm and 7pm
Sunday, February 7, 2010 at 2pm
Moore Dance Project presents a moving celebration of Black History, brought to life with contemporary dance and compelling narratives. A riveting story for all ages, Colours of Courage moves through the centuries, exploring the emotional impact of ...the slave era, the pivotal achievements of The Civil Rights Movement and the momentous place we stand today. Performances are followed by a dialogue with choreographer Dario J. Moore.
Ticket Purchase: Call (386) 736-7456 or visit www.AthensTheatre.org
Time:2:00PM Saturday, February 6th
Location:The Athens Theatre
The Center for Contemporary Dance
Friday, January 29, 2010 at 8pm
Saturday, January 30, 2010 at 8pm
Sunday, January 31, 2010 at 2pm
Moore Dance Project presents a moving celebration of Black History, brought to life with contemporary dance and compelling narratives. A riveting story for all ages, Colours of Courage moves through the centuries, exploring t...he emotional impact of the slave era, the pivotal achievements of The Civil Rights Movement and the momentous place we stand today. Performances are followed by a dialogue with choreographer Dario J. Moore.
Ticket Purchase: Call (407) 877-4736 or online at www.GardenTheatre.org
Time:8:00PM Friday, January 29th
Location:The Garden Theatre
The Center for Contemporary Dance
Saturday, December 5, 2009 at 7pm
Sunday, December 6, 2009 at 4pm
Moore Dance Project’s distinctly different annual holiday show celebrates its sixth season in Central Florida. Animal allegories highlight the importance of family in this heartfelt African tale about a Serengeti wildebeest who must take the journey of a l...ifetime to discover the legacy that lives within her. With contemporary African dance and an inspiring African score, Makulu’s powerful story is everything you need to celebrate the spirit of the season!
Ticket Purchase: Call (407) 321-8111 or visit www.WayneDenschPerformingArtsCenter.com
Time:7:00PM Saturday, December 5th
Location:The Wayne Densch Performing Arts Center
The Center for Contemporary Dance
Friday, September 11, 2009 at 7pm
Saturday, September 12, 2009 at 2pm and 7pm
Sunday, September 13, 2009 at 2pm
Nao Dance Collective explores the classic battle between good and evil, taking audiences on a thought-provoking journey through the seven deadly sins. From the seductive tug of lust to the intoxicating lure of g...reed, Urge examines universal confrontations with impulse and morality. Improvisational dance and honest emotion come together in this compelling character study that contemplates the choices we make and the consequences we create.
Ticket Purchase: Call (407) 695-8366 or online at www.TheCenterForDance.org
The Center for Contemporary Dance
Join us for a free Career Development Workshop for all dancers in the Orlando Community. Presented by Career Transition For Dancers (CTFD), the workshop introduces current/former professional dancers and pre-professionals to the organization’s signature methodology so you can avoid a crisis and plan for your post-perf...ormance careers while you are still performing. Take charge of your future and learn all the ways you can take advantage of CTFD’s career development services while being fully immersed and committed to your performing career. And don't miss the opportunity to meet with counselors in person by scheduling a complimentary 30-minute one-on-one career counseling session.
Reservations are required. For more information and to reserve a place, call Kaylen Ratto at (212) 764-0172, ext 232 or email nationaloutreach@careeertransition.org.
Career Transition For Dancers is a not-for-profit organization that enables dancers to define their career possibilities and develop the skills necessary to excel in a variety of disciplines. This program is made possible by a generous grant from the Bossak-Heibron Charitable Foundation and the National Endowment for the Arts. Sponsored by Dance Magazine and Pointe.
Time:10:00AM Sunday, September 13th
Location:The Center for Contemporary Dance
The Center for Contemporary Dance
Saturday, August 22 at 7pm
Sunday, August 23 at 6pm
This August, The Center for Contemporary Dance honors the life and legacy of Merce Cunningham (April 16, 1919 – July 26, 2009), whose pioneering work forever changed the perception of American dance.
One of the greatest choreographers of our time and the founder of the... Merce Cunningham Dance Company, Cunningham was most interested in creating organic dance works that explored the limitless possibilities of movement itself. Cunningham’s radical approach to time, space and technology lives on in performances by the now 56-year-old Cunningham Dance Company, which continues to exhilarate audiences around the world.
Please join us for this multi-dimensional learning program featuring live performances, a film presentation of the artist’s work and an open dialogue exploring the daring genius of Merce Cunningham!
Space is limited. Advanced ticket purchase is highly recommended. Purchase tickets online at www.TheCenterForDance.org or call (407) 695-8366.
The Center for Contemporary Dance Auditions for entry into the Pre-Professional Program will take place Thursday, August 27 at 6:30pm and 7:30pm. Auditions take place at The Center for Contemporary Dance. Interested candidates should come prepared to take an advanced-level class and learn a short piece of modern and/or contemporary choreography. Can...didates must wear all black dance attire that clearly shows the line of the body; footwear is optional. Admission results will be disclosed immediately following the audition. After the audition, parents and students will have the opportunity to speak at length with The Center's Directors to learn more about the requirements and expectations of the Pre-Professional Program. Candidates not yet ready for the program will also receive class recommendations to prepare them for future entry into the Pre-Professional Program. To schedule your place in the audition, please call (407) 695-8366 or email events@thecenterfordance.org.
Time:6:30PM Thursday, August 27th
Location:The Center for Contemporary Dance
CenterForDance: Pre-Professional Auditions, August 27: http://bit.ly/CHEM5
CenterForDance: For Merce: http://www.thecenterfordance.org/Page2.html
CenterForDance: Why the arts are important: http://www.danceforchange.org/article.html
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