It’s raining it’s pouring…so go to the theatre while the green grass is growing. There are so many spring concerts and so little time. Spring time is one of the best times for dance concerts. Here’s a round-up of the top ten dance shows for North Texas that you won’t want to miss this season. Dance in the spring.
BROOKHAVEN DANCERS’ THEATRE
Dancers’ Theatre Concerts, April 11-12, 8:00 pm and April 13, 2:30 pm Choreographic works by Brookhaven faculty and guest artists. This is a free event. Brookhaven College Performance Hall 3939 Valley View Ln. Farmers Branch, TX 75244 (972) 860-4118 More information and tickets
DANCE PLANET 18
Dance Planet 18 Saturday, April 12-Sunday, April 13, 2014 Everyone will be slipping on their jazz shoes for Dance Planet 18 featuring Broadway dancer, North Texas native and BTWHSPVA alum—Dylis Croman. The Dance Council of North Texas proudly brings this vivacious New York professional back home as the headliner of this free, community-wide, weekend dance festival. Come out and take free Musical Theater and Fosse Jazz dance classes with Dylis, who among her numerous accomplishments, was featured in the famed trumpet solo in Sing, Sing, Sing for the Tony Award-winning revue Fosse. Dance Planet 18 features 30 free classes from Samba to Swing, from African to Middle Eastern, with Circus Silks and more. Also on the roster are two thrilling afternoon Performance Showcases with dance styles from around the world. April 12, 2014 dance master classes and Pilates workouts begin at 9:30 am with dance performance showcases running from 1:00-5:00 pm; April 13 dance master classes, Pilates workouts, and dance performance showcases run from 1:00-5:00 pm in the Montgomery Arts Theater at Booker T. Washington High School for the Performing & Visual Arts, 2501 Flora St., Dallas, TX 75201. Free. 214- 219-2290 214- 219-2290. More information
AVANT CHAMBER BALLET
Alice in Wonderland April
12th at 8:00 pm and April 13th at 3:00 pm This family-friendly production will feature a commissioned score by
composer-in-residence Chase Dobson for nine musicians performed live for all
shows and original choreography by artistic director Katie Puder for a cast of
forty-six dancers. You will also see fifty-four new costumes designed in
collaboration by three costume makers and Ms Puder. For the scene design ACB
had commissioned local artist Chris Campbell to create the world of Wonderland. More information and tickets
CONTEMPORARY BALLET DALLAS
Of Vice & Virtue – with a tribute to Hans Christian Andersen April 18, 2014 7:30 pm Stories play an important role in the building the values of children and we often reflect upon the lessons learned throughout our adult lives. Specifically, stories of virtue and vice shape character, and this concert’s works rely on love, compassion, responsibility & grace to relay our tales. Paying homage to the legacy of Hans Christian Andersen Friday, The Latino Cultural Center 2600 Live Oak Street
Dallas, TX 75204 (214) 821-2066 More information and tickets
LAKECITIES BALLET THEATRE
Friday, April 25-Saturday, April 26, 2014 7:30 pm LakeCities Ballet Theatre 30th Anniversary Gala! Past meets present as LBT presents favorite works presented during the last 30 years with choreography by Artistic Director, Kelly Lannin, Shanon Tate and Fabiana Fadlala-Poulis in addition to exciting new works by new faculty members, Deborah Weaver and Shannon Beacham. Featured on the program is Carmina Burana, choreographed by Lannin. Photo by Scott Young Photography. Medical Center of Lewisville Grand Theater, 100 North Charles St., Lewisville, TX 75057. $15. 972-317-7987 972-317-7987 More information
COMMAND PERFORMANCE
TITAS presents Command Performance Gala 7:00 PM Friday, May 2, 2014 Winspear
Opera House Ten of the world’s most renowned stars performing the best of
dance today—from classic pas de deux to awe-inspiring
contemporary works. 2403 Flora Street, Dallas, TX 75201 (214) 880-0202 More information and tickets
MARK MORRIS DANCE GROUP
TITAS presents Mark Morris Dance Group 8:00 PM Saturday, May 10, 2014 at the Winspear Opera House Mark Morris holds a special place in my heart for his commitment to use live music in every performance and his work with children and seniors…all ages and abilities. Morris continues to change the way audiences see modern dance. 2403 Flora Street, Dallas, TX 75201 (214) 880-0202 More information and tickets
DALLAS BLACK DANCE THEATRE
Dallas Black Dance Theatre Spring Celebration Gala May 16th and 17th 7:30 pm at the Winspear Opera House The Dance Community joins in the celebration of Ann William’s legacy with two Gala evenings of spectacular performances and receptions at the 2000 seat Winspear Opera House. The event will feature new Company ballets with choreography from Lily Weiss and Christoper Vo. Other performances scheduled for the evening include Texas Ballet Theater, Bruce Wood Project and Troy Powell of the Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater. More information and tickets
TEXAS BALLET THEATRE
Texas Ballet
Theater performs Swan Lake accompanied
by the Fort Worth Symphony Orchestra. Bass Performance Hall May 30 – June 1, 2014 525 Commerce St. Fort Worth, TX 76102 The romantic Swan Lake celebrates Tchaikovsky’s work at its best. More information and tickets
BALLET CONCERTO
Ballet Concerto’s SUMMER DANCE CONCERT June 26-29 8:30 The SUMMER DANCE CONCERT continues Ballet Concerto’s tradition of reaching an ever increasing and diverse audience. The concerts are presented to audiences of all ages and backgrounds and are held in a barrier-free environment. People may take advantage of the concession stands available during the performances, as well as bring picnics to enjoy with family and friends. The SUMMER DANCE CONCERT epitomizes Ballet Concerto’s purpose to bring ballet and other forms of dance to all types of audiences, and to promote dance awareness in Fort Worth and the North Texas area. More information and tickets
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ENJOY A STARRY NIGHT WITH AN OUTDOOR SUMMER CONCERT
P.S. I hope you come see me perform in the Brookhaven show. xx
