"Dancing in all its forms cannot be excluded from the curriculum of all noble education; dancing with the feet, with ideas, with words, and, need I add that one must also be able to dance with the pen?" ~ Nietzsche
Texas is known for steaks and BBQ but when it comes to dance, make sure “salad” is on the menu! Now celebrating the 14th anniversary season in Houston and 17th season since its inception in Brussels, Belgium, Dance Salad Festival promises another gathering of world-class performers. Famous in their own countries, the dance companies have …
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From the outset, Toni Leago Valle’s latest work is an interactive experience. Upon taking their seats, the audience may feel a box of popcorn is order as they are treated to movie clips (circa the 1980s) and trivia regarding the production’s ensemble of Houston dancers. It is a device that simultaneously puts viewers at ease …
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It would probably be possible to present the choreographic elements of Pat Graney’s House of Mind on a traditional proscenium stage. An audience member could purchase their ticket, enter the theater’s “house,” find his/her seat, and watch at a comfortable distance as dancers move exquisitely about and interact with portions of a carefully constructed set. …
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FUSEBOX FESTIVAL AUDITION NOTICE What: Auditions for Bodies in Urban Spaces as part of the Fusebox Festival in April 09 Who: Choreographer Willi Dorner presented by Fusebox and the Austrian Cultural Trust When: Auditions will be held from noon till 4pm on Sunday Feb 15th @ the Blue Theater (916 Springdale Rd, Austin TX). The …
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