Dancer/choreographer Kyle Abraham and his company Abraham.In.Motion headline the 2011-2012 Emory Dance Program season. The season includes a new series showcasing choreography in progress, lectures from some of the nation's leading dance scholars, and concerts from the Emory Dance Program faculty.
As part of a two-week residency in September, Abraham will set a piece on Emory students for the Emory Dance Company Fall Concert (Nov. 17-19). "Out Magazine" has hailed Abraham as "the best and brightest creative talent to emerge in New York City in the age of Obama." Other choreographers for the concert are Atlanta-based artists Celeste Miller, Emory faculty members Gregory Catellier and George Staib, as well as Dance Program Alumnae Blake Beckham and Kathleen Wessel.
During his residency at Emory, Abraham will participate in a new movement series dedicated to uncovering the architecture, process and findings of the choreographic process (Sept. 27). "Dance in Progress"will be an ongoing, informal presentation of works in various stages of creation, featuring the Emory dance faculty and guest artists.
Abraham returns to Emory in February along with his company, Abraham.In.Motion, to perform "The Radio Show," an investigation of communication, identity and personal history (Feb. 23-25). The Radio Show is presented at Emory as part of the Flora Glenn Candler Series.
Water
The Dance Program presents two special events as part of Emory College Center for Creativity and Art's season-long exploration of the many ways humans and water interact.
"Water Study: A Site-Specific Event"
October 15-19, 2011
D. Patton White explores the relationship between scientist and subject in a new piece featuring Emory students and members of Beacon Dance in and around the Baker Woodlands and Source Route Sculpture.
"Vessel--A Water Happening"
Time: TBA
Dance faculty member Lori Teague creates a structured improvisation where participants create an accumulating line, extending, wrapping around, and diving into unusual terrain across Emory's Campus.
Returning Favorites
Dance for Reel: An Evening of Dance on Camera
Tuesday, October 25, 2011
The popular dance on film series returns this fall, curated by Blake Beckham.
Fieldwork Showcase
Sunday, December 11, 2011 & Sunday, May 6, 2012
The culminations of a ten-week workshop for the creation of new work by community artists in various disciplines. Co-sponsored by Core Performance Company and The Field.
Emory Friends of Dance Lecture Series
"Choreographing a Life's Landscape: Anna Halprin's Dances in the Enivronment"
Tuesday, September 13, 2011
Dr. Janice Ross of Stanford University examines the intersections of Anna Halprin¿s work with that of her late husband, the landscape architect Lawrence Halprin.
"Love Poems to God: The Contemplative Artistry of Dianne McIntyre"
Tuesday, February 7, 2010
Spelman College's Dr. Veta Goler discusses Dianne McIntyre as an artist who explores experiences of spirituality in daily life.
The spring semester brings three concerts of new original work. George Staib presents "Vault," an evening of new and repertory dances performed by Staibdance (Feb. 2-4). The Emory Dance Company Spring Concert features the work of Emory Student choreographers (Apr. 26-28), and the season closes with a concert from Emory faculty member Gregory Catellier (May 17-19).
All performances take place in the Schwartz Center for Performing Arts Dance Studio. For tickets and information, contact the Arts at Emory box office at 404.727.5050, or visit us online at arts.emory.edu. For a full listing of Dance Program events, visit arts.emory.edu/calendar.
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