Wednesday, November 18, 2009

NOV 20-21: Move it on over to MOVE! this weekend

Come check out some homegrown musical talent and amazing contemporary dance from Seattle and Tacoma -- IN TACOMA! Don't think you're into dance? I didn't think I was either ... but these folks have changed my mind ...




This event is a fundraiser for Tacoma's MLK Ballet Company, which my daughter happens to be in ... and I can't say enough good things about this program. I've watched my daughter go from a 7-year-old sometimes frustrated with the repetitiveness of learning early steps to now a 9-year-old with poise and passion and some darn good MOVES.

What: MOVE! #15
When: 7 p.m. Friday, Nov. 20; 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 21
Where: SOTA (School of the Arts) Theater, 1118 Commerce St., downtown Tacoma
Tickets: Purchasing tickets now saves you money! $12 in advance, $15 at the door
Go to: http://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/87235

Performers:

Spectrum Dance Theater brings five of its best dancers, including local dancer Joel Myers, with a brand new work by their Artistic Director Donald Byrd. The MLKBallet Company's Artistic Director Kate Monthy collaborates with musician Vicci Martinez. The full length piece features all original music by Vicci, and costumes by local designer Lisa Fruchanti. Tacoma Dance Collective brings a new excerpt from the Furniture Series - Chair, a giant rocking chair sure to keep you on your toes while you watch this fun and lively piece. Also from Seattle MOVE! brings: Coriolis Dance and Alloy Dance.

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LKBallet students will be performing a piece choreographed by Joel Myers, come and support our youth!

All proceeds benefit MLKBallet's tuition-free ballet program. Students receive training, uniforms, performance opportunities and quality instruction with the help of your generous support by coming to a MOVE! show.

1 comment:

Nathe said...

I saw a bit of this last night ... AWESOME is the only word that can describe it.