Join us for ‘Solstice’, DanceAspen’s first summer presentation at the Wheeler Opera House and the peak of dance excellence. For the program, DanceAspen welcomes nationally acclaimed and award-winning choreographer Matthew Neenan who will curate a brand new work for the company artists. DanceAspen is also honored to be the first…
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DanceAspen presents 'Solstice'
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May. 31, 2023
Legacy Dance Company stays in the family
Legacy Dance Company (LDC) held its Sixth Annual Showcase, “Under the Big Top,” over Mother’s Day weekend at Glenwood Springs High School. Students wore animal and circus-themed costumes while they showed off the skills they’ve learned. Plus, LDC took the opportunity to deliver some internal news.
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The Little Mermaid Ballet
Published May. 27, 2023Crystal River Ballet School and Crystal River Youth Ballet Company bring you The Little Mermaid Ballet.
Based on the Hans Christian Anderson story (not Disney).
An original ballet directed and choreographed by Jeni Ptacek featuring Chloe Snow as the Littlest Mermaid who longs for nothing more than to live above…
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The Little Mermaid Ballet
Published May. 26, 2023Crystal River Ballet School and Crystal River Youth Ballet Company bring you The Little Mermaid Ballet.
Based on the Hans Christian Anderson story (not Disney).
An original ballet directed and choreographed by Jeni Ptacek featuring Chloe Snow as the Littlest Mermaid who longs for nothing more than to live above…
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Studio Showing, Talk-Back, and Optional Patio Party with Resident Artists Baye & Asa
Published May. 20, 2023During their residency with Dance Initiative, Baye & Asa will continue crafting their physical pedagogy and expand the technical movement practices that best prepare students for their work. They’ll also begin shaping their 2024 commission for the Baryshnikov Art Center and begin idea generation for their upcoming commission at the…
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Youth Dance Workshop with Professional Dancers Baye & Asa
Published May. 16, 2023Baye & Asa is a dance company creating movement art projects directed by Amadi ‘Baye’ Washington & Sam ‘Asa’ Pratt. Hip Hop and West African dance languages are the foundation of their technique and the rhythms of these techniques inform the way they energetically confront contemporary dance and theatre. This…
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"Taste & Smell" Dance Workshop with Professional Dancers Baye & Asa
Published May. 13, 2023This class asks dancers to connect actively to their taste and smell, using those senses as literal and metaphorical reference points to engage with movement. Activate all 5 senses to enlarge the experience of performance, expand beyond practical execution of movement, and give nuance and idiosyncratic presence to each dancer.…
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Dance Initiative Residency with Baye & Asa
Published May. 12, 2023Baye & Asa is a dance company based in New York, directed by Amadi ‘Baye’ Washington & Sam ‘Asa’ Pratt. Hip Hop and African dance languages are the foundation of their technique and the rhythms of these techniques inform the way they energetically confront contemporary dance and theatre. Through the…
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May. 3, 2023
‘Baye & Asa’ refine dance in the RFV
Since childhood, growing up in New York City, Amadi “Baye” Washington and Sam “Asa” Pratt have danced together. As adults, they formed a dance company, “Baye & Asa,” to continue exploring the edges of possibility in movement. This month, May 12-20, they will be in residency with Dance Initiative, developing… read more →
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May. 3, 2023
Scuttlebutt & Calendar - May 4, 2023
Redstone OST survey
Pitkin County Open Space and Trails is conducting a survey to gather opinions regarding management plans for Redstone Parks and Open Space and Filoha Meadows. The survey seeks input for both planning efforts and is open through May 15. Visit www.pitkinOSTprojects.com for the survey link… read more →
