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Performance & Events Calendar 2007-2008
"Experience the physical collision of expression and invention"--Micheal WatkissFall
High School Workshop
October 20, 2007
9:30 am - 3:30 pm (click here for more details)Performing Dance Company's Fall Concert
October 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 27; 7:30 pm
Hayes Christensen Theater in the Marriott Center for Dance
$10 general admission, $7 students, seniors, U of U faculty/staff Buy tickets
A veritable feast for the senses, Performing Dance Company’s Fall Concert presents work by esteemed faculty and acclaimed guests. Ellen Bromberg and Victoria Marks’ film collaboration, "Conversations", documents the stories shared between dancers and Iraqi war veterans. Eric Handman’s "Ghostship" unleashes feral virtuosity and 100 pounds of cascading rice onto the stage. Guest artist Susan McLain reveals the magical mysteries of Rene Magritte in the menacing and seductive multi-media production of "In the Company of Men". "You, Me, Us" by Kaye Richards explores soulful, sorrowful and haunting relationships. (click here for full press release)Free screening and panel discussion* about Conversations:
A film collaboration between Ellen Bromberg and Victoria Marks
November 2, 2007; 10:00-11:30am
Studio 240, Marriott Center for Dance
*Panel comprised of workshop participants, moderated by Ellen Bromberg
“Conversations” documents the experience of dancers and Iraqi War veterans who participated in Victoria Marks’ workshop held at the University of Utah in March 2007. Marks’ workshop uniquely juxtaposes artistry with politics of war. Though their backgrounds are varied, the dancers and veterans share their stories, core values and assumptions about one another through dialogue and movement metaphor. This project was made possible, in part, from a generous grant from the University of Utah’s Council of Dee Fellows.
Entering NowNovember 8, 9, 10; 7:30 pm
Studio Theatre 240 at the Marriott Center for Dance
$5 at the door
An evening of choreography and improvisation by Graduate students Shannon Mockli and Jess Humphrey. (Click here for more information)Student Concert*
November 15, 16, 17; 7:30 pm
Studio Theatre 240 in the Marriott Center for Dance
A chance to see an outstanding concert full produced by gifted students in the department.Graduate Concert
November 29, 30 and December 1; 7:30 pm
Hayes Christensen Theatre in the Marriott Center for Dance
$10 general admission, $7 students, seniors, U of U faculty/staff
A fresh glimpse into the artful process of combining dance theory and practice.Spring
Performing Dance Company
February 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16; 7:30 pm
Hayes Christensen Theater in the Marriott Center for Dance
$10 general admission, $7 students, seniors, U of U faculty/staff Buy tickets
Performing Dance Company ’s Spring Concert slips into the surreal as choreographer Carly Allred examines deterioration as the dancers revert to a beast-like state. Pamela Geber transports five women into a sexy, awkward and slightly askew reality. Animation, movement, and images uncover vulnerability and connection in a collaborative work by Satu Hummasti and Lien Fan Shen. Stephen Koester explores the subtle shades of language, emotion, and human connection.. The reconstruction of Schubert* highlights Murray Louis’ influential and stylized technique accompanied by alumni from the School of Music. (Click here for the full press release)
*The licensing and performance of Schubert has been granted through the exclusive rights of Nikolais/Louis Foundation for Dance, Inc. International, Inc. and is made possible through the Marriner S. Eccles Foundation.Senior Concert # 1
March 6, 7, 8; 7:30 pm
Hayes Christensen Theater at the Marriott Center for Dance
$10 general admission, $7 students, seniors, U of U faculty/staff
Senior Concert # 2
March 27, 28, 29; 7:30 pm
Hayes Christensen Theater at the Marriott Center for Dance
$10 general admission, $7 students, seniors, U of U faculty/staff
Highlights the unique and eclectic work of the department's graduating seniors.Student Concert*
April 10, 11, 12; 7:30 pm
Studio 240 at the Marriott Center for Dance
Presents innovative and poignant work of emerging student artists.April 24; 7:30 pm
Studio 240 at the Marriott Center for Dance
$3 general admission**
An evening of dance celebrating the life and choreography of beloved son, brother, friend and dancer, Chance Christopher Anderson (1984-2007).
**In addition to the admission ticket price, donations will also be accepted in Chance's name.
Please contact the Department of Modern Dance for more info. (801/581-7327)
Tickets are available through Kingsbury Hall Performing Arts Ticket Office,
581-7100, or online at www.kingtix.org. Tickets are also available at the door one hour prior to the performance at the Marriott Center for Dance. Programs, dates and times are subject to change.*Tickets for these performances are only available at the door. We accept cash or personal checks.
The Marriott Center for Dance is located at 330 S 1500 E on the University of Utah campus (driving directions/map). The Hayes Christensen Theatre and the Experimental (Studio 240) Theater are both housed in the Center for Dance. Due to construction, parking is limited. Guests are advised to take TRAX or carpool and use the visitor parking lot east of the Marriott Center for Dance, or lots accessed from So. Campus Drive, north or east of Rice-Eccles Stadium. Visit this link for more parking details.
Please check our performance calendar frequently as events are added throughout the year. You may also want to sign up for e-mail announcements of our upcoming events. Click here and ask to be added to our Events List. Don't miss out.
Recap.. 2006-2007
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Recap.. 2005-2006
Performing Dance Company
October and November 2005 PDC Fall Concert featured works by four guest artists and one faculty member. Zeng Huanxing of Beijing Dance Academy choreographed a duet, "Qin Se". Mary Francis Lloyd set her stunning solo, "Lady of the Lake", using 72 gallons of water. Deborah Hay's "Poof" was set on PDC dancers and "Exit" was set on non-dancers. Andy Vaca jazzed up the stage with "Swoon, Croon and Swing". Faculty member Satu Hummasti choreographed "Six Stories About You", a piece inspired by memories past. Read the PDC press release and newspaper reviews with great photos.
not natural in an age like this
November 2005 Student Concert featured choreography and performances by Modern Dance majors.
What I Meant to Say Was...
December 2005 Graduate Concert featured dance and film by current and former MFA students. Read the Graduate Concert press release.
Palpate
February 2006 concert of duets and solos, dance and film, performed by Pamela Geber and Eric Handman, two of our talented faculty members. Along with their choreography, the concert included commissioned works by David Dorfman and Susan Marshall. Read the press release for Palpate.
Performing Dance Company
Our February 2006 PDC Spring Concert paid tribute to Dr. Elizabeth R. Hayes, who founded the Modern Dance Department, with "For Betty" choreographed by guest artist Bill Evans. PDC also featured choreography by faculty members: "The Sand Castle" by Eric Handman; "AFI" and "AMI" by Kaye Richards; "Night, Watch, Wait" by Stephen Koester; and "Deaf Voices, Mute Ears" by Pamela Geber. Read the PDC press release.
2006 International
Dance for the Camera Festival
In February and March 2006 we saw three different evenings of dance film. The films that were featured are shown here. Thanks to everyone nationally and internationally who submitted their films for consideration.
Aqui (Here)
March 2006 Senior Concert #1
Agora (Now)
April 2006 Senior Concert #2
read the press release for Aqui and Agora
We're pleased to let you know that we had an outstanding year of performances in 2004/2005.
Performing Dance Company (PDC) seasons featured choreography by faculty members: Eric Handman, Brent Schneider, Satu Hummasti, Abby Fiat, Kaye Richards, Pamela Geber, and Stephen Koester. PDC was honored to perform the works of guest artists Charlotte Boye-Christensen of Ririe-Woodbury Dance Company; José Navas set by Montréal Danse's Kathy Casey, Rachel Harris, and Frédéric Marier; and Sara Pearson and Patirk Widrig of PEARSONWIDRIG DANCETHEATER.
Sara Pearson and Patrik Widrig, Artistic Directors of PEARSONWIDRIG DANCETHEATER, performed a duet concert that had the audience rolling with laughter and later moved with sensitivity.
We were amazed by An Evening of Choreography: Stephen Koester UT & Keith Johnson CA. Stephen Koester performed a solo and choreographed group works. Keith Johnson's choreography was performed by dancers from his company Keith Johnson/Dancers.
The Graduate Concert entitled The Whole Story and Other Half Truths featured choreography and performances by MFA students Karin Fenn, Sarah M. Barry, Arwen Rogers, Robin McLelland, Ryann Christina Nelson, Michaela Cannon, and guest choreographer Estelle Clareton.
We had two Senior Concerts, A Little Less Conversation... and ...A Little More Action, choreographed by the 24 graduating Seniors and performed by Modern majors, community dancers, and children. The Senior Class also performed a piece by guests Sara Pearson and Patrik Widrig.
Two Student Concerts fully produced by Modern majors rounded out the year.
New in 2005 was the Alumni Concert. Modern Dance Alumni returned to perform (dancing and singing) and present their choreography. We thank alumni Bill Evans (1970), Nicholas Cendese (2002), Natosha Washington (2004), Elsa Flores (1987), Gesel Mason (1994), Marilyn (Henkus) McLaughlin (1983), and Diann Sichel (1971) who contributed to this inaugural event.
