DANCE
- Danceworks Performance Company: 2009-2010 Season
2009-2010 Season - John Michael Kohler Arts Center - Classes
On-going - John Michael Kohler Arts Center - Family Festival: Caribbean
Saturday, April 24, 11:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m. - John Michael Kohler Arts Center - Family Festival: Hmong
Saturday, November 14, 11:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m. - John Michael Kohler Arts Center - Footlights Series, 2009-2010
through April 2010 - Ko-Thi Dance Company - 2010 Season
through Nov, 2010 - Milwaukee Ballet - Special Events through May, 2010
through May, 2010 - Milwaukee Ballet Company 2009-10 Season
2009-2010 Season - Theatre Gigante - Three Other Sisters
March 11-13, 2010
Danceworks Performance Company: 2009-2010 Season
http://www.danceworksmke.org
2009-2010 Season
See website for details
Simone Ferro and Friends II
October 30 - November 8, 2009
Danceworks Studio Theatre
Choreographer and UWM Dance professor Simone Ferro returns to Danceworks with another evening of contemporary dance works in collaboration with Danceworks Performance Company. DPC will premiere Ferro's kinesthetic response to images from the Milwaukee Art Museum's upcoming photographic exposition Street Seen: The Psychological Gesture in American Photography (opens January 2010). Other new works on the concert will draw inspiration from Ferro's research on Brazilian popular dance. Guest artists feature violinist and UWM Music professor Bernard Zinck, Video Artist and Light Designer Iain Court, UWM alumna and New York artist Mary Madsen, and participating friends.
October 30 - 7:30 pm
October 31 - 4:00 and 7:30 pm
November 6 - 7:30 pm
November 7 - 7:30 pm
November 8 - 2:30 pm
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Lights, DPC...ACTION!
February 26 - March 7, 2010
Danceworks Studio Theatre
Let's dance to the movies!
The resident choreographers of DPC, including Kelly Anderson, Melissa Anderson, Liz Hildebrandt, Kim Johnson-Rockafellow, Holly Keskey, Dani Kuepper, Diana LeMense, Steven Moses and Christal Wagner, will turn to the big screen for inspiration for an evening-length collaboration. Genres will generate dances that revel in romance, heighten suspense, cultivate comedy, thrill with action-packed physicality, and more! Coming soon to the Danceworks Studio Theatre near you!
February 26 - 7:30 pm
February 27 - 4:00 and 7:30 pm
February 28 - 2:30 pm
March 5 - 7:30 pm
March 6 - 4:00 and 7:30 pm
March 7 - 2:30 pm
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Monsters, Mayhem & Mac 'n' Cheese
A Family Show by DPC
April 16-18, 2010
Milwaukee Youth Arts Center
DPC's virtuosic dancers present a program of sophisticated concert dance specifically designed for the professionally silly, innately slap-happy, un-thwarted dreamer of any size. Come along for dancing adventures choreographed by Artistic Director and mother of four, Dani Kuepper. Wild Things will make mischief, Frogs will romp in the swamp and Potluck will serve up macaroni and Strauss, played live by young musicians from Milwaukee Youth Symphony Orchestra.
Become a part of these capers by joining us for a pre-show family workshop led by DPC members that will give you and yours an inside eye to the making of the dances. You'll dance together, make masks and make some mischief of your own! For kids 4 and up and kids at heart.
April 16 - 7:00 pm (workshop at 6:00 pm)
April 17 - 3:00 & 7:00 pm (workshops at 2:00 & 6:00 pm)
April 18 - 1:00 pm (workshop at 12:00 pm)
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Tickets for all Danceworks shows can be purchased:
- Online through our secure store:
http://www.danceworksmke.org/index.php?page=shop.browse&category_id=6&option=com_virtuemart&Itemid=172
- In person at our office at 1661 N. Water St., Milwaukee -
- By phone at (414) 277-8480 ext. 6025
John Michael Kohler Arts Center - Classes
http://www.jmkac.org
Classes/Workshops
On-going
A nationally acclaimed visual and performing arts complex in downtown Sheboygan, Wisconsin, the John Michael Kohler Arts Center is devoted to innovative explorations in contemporary American visual and performing arts. The JMKAC provides a wide variety of classes for beginners and experienced artists; children, teens and adults
See the website for current classes, dates and times.
John Michael Kohler Arts Center - Family Festival: Caribbean
http://www.jmkac.org
Family Festival: Caribbean
Saturday, April 24, 11:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m.
Celebrate and participate in the rich cultural traditions of the Caribbean people who have made America their home. Learn about their homelands and cultures through:
Journey to the Caribbean with Goongoo Peas in a lively and interactive performance of traditional Caribbean dance and music.
Craft gourd shakers, drapo (sequined flags), and Mami Wata masks.
Participate in a dance workshop.
Listen to stories of the Caribbean.
Taste Caribbean fare, such as jerk chicken,watermelon juice, and arroz con coco (rice with coconut).
Family Festivals make memorable experiences for all ages!
Price
$8.00
Member Price
$6.00
John Michael Kohler Arts Center - Family Festival: Hmong
https://www.jmkac.org
Family Festival: Hmong
Saturday, November 14, 11:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m.
Celebrate and participate in the rich cultural traditions of the Hmong people who have made America their home. Learn about their homelands and cultures through:
See ICE (Infusing Cultures Entertainment) perform a show created for the Arts Center. Intertwining dance, music, and theatre, this performance teaches the history and culture of the Hmong people.
Make Hmong baskets, wire necklaces, storycloths, and Hmong hats.
Experience a metalsmith demonstration of Hmong forged jewelry and paj ntaub storycloth by Xao Yang Lee, an artist in the current American Story exhibition.
Listen to Hmong folk stories from members of the Hmong community.
Taste Hmong foods such as sweet rice, Hmong sausages, mustard greens soup, and homemade tofu.
Family Festivals make memorable experiences for all ages!
Price
$8.00
Member Price
$6.00
John Michael Kohler Arts Center - Footlights Series, 2009-2010
https://www.jmkac.org
Footlights 2009-2010, through April 2010
The season begins with two American stories: one about the master of hip-hop dance and the other about Eastern-European music that has been handed down from generation to generation of immigrants who have made the heartland their home. Footlights continues in 2010 with explosive dance theatre, soulful jazz, and traditional Indian kathak dance. Every seat is a great seat.
The Family Series offers earlier, shorter events designed for adults and children of all ages. The Performance Series showcases the full range of each ensemble's artistry. Begin each Performance Series event with an elegant and delicious ethnic dinner in the ARTcafe. Begin each Family Series event with informal dining for the entire family.
DINNER AND A SHOW
Savor a taste of cultures around the world with elegant dinners in the ARTcafe on Performance Series evenings. Click Here For More Details
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RENNIE HARRIS PURE MOVEMENT
Hip-Hop Dance
Family Series:
Tuesday, October 13, 6:30 p.m.
Show Info/Tickets
Performance Series:
Thursday, October 15, 7:30 p.m.
Show Info/Tickets
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HARMONIA
Eastern European Music
Family Series:
Thursday, November 19, 6:30 p.m.
Show Info/Tickets
Performance Series:
Friday, November 20, 7:30 p.m.
Show Info/Tickets
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LIZ LERMAN DANCE EXCHANGE
Contemporary Dance Theatre
Family Series:
Friday and Saturday,
March 12-13, 7:30 p.m.,
Sunday, March 14, 2:00 p.m.
Show Info/Tickets
Performance Series:
Thursday, February 18, 7:30 p.m.
Show Info/Tickets
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LIONEL LOUEKE TRIO
Soulful Jazz
Family Series:
Tuesday, March 23, 6:30 p.m.
Show Info/Tickets
Performance Series:
Thursday, March 25, 7:30 p.m.
Show Info/Tickets
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CHITRESH DAS DANCE COMPANY
Indian Kathak Dance and Music
Family Series:
Tuesday, April 20, 6:30 p.m.
Show Info/Tickets
Performance Series:
Thursday, April 22, 7:30 p.m.
Show Info/Tickets
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TICKETS
FAMILY SERIES
The Family Series is general admission.
Season Tickets(5 performances): $52 ($40 members/student)
Individual Tickets: $13 ($10 members/student)
PERFORMANCE SERIES
Season Tickets (5 performances)
Reserved seating is available for all Performance Series ticket holders.
5 performances--Save $25: $110 ($85 member/student)
3 performances--Save $10: $71 ($56 member/student)
2 performances--Save $5: $49 ($39 member/student)
Individual Tickets: $27 ($22 members/student)
For more information or to purchase tickets, please call 920.458.6144.
Full-time students age 21 and younger
Footlights--supported in part by Quasius Construction, Inc. and Lakeland College. Rennie Harris Puremovement and Liz Lerman Dance Exchange are supported by the Performing Arts Fund, a program of Arts Midwest funded by the National Endowment for the Arts, which believes that a great nation deserves great art, with additional contributions from the Wisconsin Arts Board, General Mills Foundation, and Land O'Lakes Foundation.
Ko-Thi Dance Company - 2010 Season
http://www.ko-thi.org
See website for details
January 28/29
School Matinees
Lincoln Center of the Arts
10:00 am & noon each day
February 13
It Takes A Village 2010
Lincoln Center of the Arts
Doors open at 7:30 pm
February 20, 27
Ko-Thi/Mini Performances (Ton Ko-Thi and Ko-Thi)
Bayshore Town Center
March 6
Voices of Liberation w/ Master Singers of Milwaukee
Hamilton Fine Arts Center, Sussex, WI
March 13
Voices of Liberation w/ Master Singers of Milwaukee
Peck School of the Arts, Zelazo Center
April TBS
Spring Studio
Lincoln Center of the Arts
July TBS
Summer Dance and Drum Camp
Lincoln Center of the Arts
August
African Dance Fitness Class
Bayshore Town Center
October
Cornerstone Fundraiser
Bayshore Town Center
November
Fall Concert/2 Nights
Peck School of the Arts, Mainstage Theater
through Nov, 2010
Milwaukee Ballet - Special Events through May, 2010
http://www.milwaukeeballet.org/events
See website for details
February 11, 2010 Pints Before Pointe
March 9, 2010 Trey McIntyre Project Presents 'Ma Maison'
March 16, 2010 Dialogue for Dance: Pure Dance
March 25, 2010 Opening Night Reception: Pure Dance
April 17, 2010 PANdemonium, The Ball 2010
April 27, 2010 Dialogue for Dance: Peter Pan
May 13, 2010 Peter Pan Opening Night Gala Dinner
through May, 2010
Milwaukee Ballet Company
504 W National Avenue, Milwaukee, WI 53204
414.643.7677
Tickets 414.902.2103
Milwaukee Ballet Company 2009-10 Season
http://www.milwaukeeballet.org
2009-2010 Season
See website for details
Cinderella
OCTOBER 22 - 25, 2009
This classic fairy tale follows a young woman's journey from servant to princess in a story cherished by adults and children alike. Cinderella combines the magic of fairy godmothers and spells with the true emotions of love and heartache. Period costumes, glass slippers and a pumpkin carriage whisk audiences away to an enchanting world. Sergei Prokofiev's score is played live by the Milwaukee Ballet Orchestra, and Milwaukee Ballet School dancers join the Company adding a delightful charm to the production.
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The Nutcracker
DECEMBER 11 - 27, 2009
Forty year s of magic continues with the timeless holiday favorite, The Nutcracker. Artistic Director Michael Pink's visual fantasy comes to life as Clara, Fritz and Marie find themselves awake in their own dream on a magical journey around the world. Elaborate scenery, stunning choreography and beautiful costumes capture the imaginations of young and old. Performed live by the Milwaukee Ballet Orchestra and sung by the Milwaukee Children's Choir, Tchaikovsky's magnificent score elevates the production to a new level. Dancers from Milwaukee Ballet School highlight the youthful joy of The Nutcracker.
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Innovative Motion
FEBRUARY 11 - 14, 2010
Discover the athleticism, strength and versatility of Milwaukee Ballet's dancers up close in the intimate Pabst Theater for this performance of three abstract works. Salvatore Aiello's Clowns and Others, set to Sergei Prokofiev's humorous piano score, features vignettes of 10 clowns portraying human traits such as compassion, grief and wonder. Luc Vanier's world premiere explores the continued collaboration between the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee and Milwaukee Ballet through his unique blend of movement and visual imagery. The winner of Genesis, Milwaukee Ballet's 2009 international choreographic competition, returns to Milwaukee to create a new work.
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Pure Dance
MARCH 25 - 28, 2010
Over the past 40 years, Milwaukee Ballet's performances have time and again expressed emotion and storytelling using a vivid combination of music and dance. This triple bill is no different. Jerry Opdenaker's award-winning Coeur de Basque fuses Hispanic, Arabic and non-traditional melodies in a lively choreographic tour of Spanish dance halls and Gypsy villages. Milwaukee Ballet's Petr ZahradnIcek creates another world premiere with a performance stretching the bounds between classical and contemporary dance. Sought-after choreographer Val Caniparoli returns to Milwaukee Ballet with a new work rooted in classicism yet inspired by all forms of movement.
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Peter Pan - WORLD PREMIERE
MAY 13 - 16, 2010
Embark on a thrilling, long-awaited journey to Neverland as the culmination of our 40th season celebration. This world premiere production features choreography by Artistic Director Michael Pink and an original score composed for the Milwaukee Ballet Orchestra by internationally acclaimed Philip Feeney (Dracula). Lavish costume designs are being created by Judanna Lynn (Scheherazade), magical lighting design by Emmy Award Winner David Grill (The Nutcracker) and imaginative stage design by Rick Graham. This performance features members of the Milwaukee Children's Choir and young dancers from Milwaukee Ballet School. A story of eternal youth and innocence, audiences young and old will celebrate the freedom and magic of childhood.
Theatre Gigante - Three Other Sisters
http://www.theatregigante.org
March 11-13, 2010
Created by TG Artistic Directors Isabelle Kralj and Mark Anderson
A haunting Montenegrian legend, based on a true story, of three sisters, unrequited love, loyalty and passion, featuring Kralj, Janet Lilly and Simone Ferro as the sisters. This provocative story will be told through dialogue, movement and music, getting the Gigante treatment, stylistically blended and downsized to fit the intimate Off-Broadway Theater.
Performance Dates and Show Times:
Thursday, November 5, 2009 8:00 PM. A Night at the Movies
Friday, November 6, 2009 8:00 PM. A Night at the Movies
Saturday, November 7, 2009 8:00 PM. A Night at the Movies
Thursday, March 11, 2010 8:00 PM. Three Other Sisters
Friday, March 12, 2010 8:00 PM. Three Other Sisters
Saturday, March 13, 2010 8:00 PM. Three Other Sisters
Ticket prices:
regular $25, seniors $20, students w/ID $10
Tickets: Off-Broadway Theater Box Office: 414-278-0765
342 North Water Street
Milwaukee, Wisconsin
414-961-6119
gigante@wi.rr.com
Artistic Director
Isabelle Kralj
Associate Director
Mark Anderson
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