The Carbondale Fashion Show once again awed spectators, bringing a circus-themed, theatrical production roaring to life at the Carbondale Rec Center, March 12-14. This year, Emily Fifer and Meagan Shapiro took the directorial reins with great success. Landan Berlof played ringmaster, energetically weaving together the carnival-esque creations of dancers, aerialists and designers — all carried […]
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Fresh dance company presents ‘Re:Collection’
On Oct. 24 and 25 at The Launchpad, locals Meagan Londy Shapiro and Emily Fifer will host the inaugural show of their newly created contemporary dance company — the name of which is currently pending — that’s fiscally sponsored by Dance Initiative. The show, “Re:Collection,” will include a combination of new movements and throwbacks to […]
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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. LDC instructs up-and-coming dancers and is based in Glenwood […]
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‘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 choreography and teaching classes. The […]
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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 and additional information. Discussing Coal Basin The […]
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DanceAspen draws local and global talents
DanceAspen will premiere its new winter program at the Wheeler Opera House in Aspen on March 17 and 18 at 7:30pm. This production will feature three original creations from world-renowned choreographers Penny Saunders, Yin Yue and Sebastian Kloborg. The performance will also feature works from local in-house dancers Matthew Gilmore, Madeline Scott and Blake Krapels. […]
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‘Mirror Mirror’ reflects meaningful mentorship
The runway will rise from the ashes for the long awaited 12th annual Green is the New Black (GITNB). The 2020 version of “Mirror Mirror” was abruptly canceled on the eve of opening night when COVID-19 cases proliferated across the state and people took refuge inside their homes. Fast forward three years, the inception of […]
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Legacy Dance Company teaches with empathy
Legacy Dance Company (LDC) of Glenwood Springs is preparing for its fifth annual dance recital — “Legends of Dance” — which will take place May 6-7 at Glenwood Springs High School, starting at 6:30 p.m. LDC hosts dance classes for everyone from 18 months of age to 18 years and above. These types of dance […]
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New York dance group inspires local collaboration
As part of its residency program, Dance Initiative will host New York based performance company NVA & Guests from Jan. 29 to Feb. 7. The residency will culminate with a performance at The Arts Campus at Willits (TACAW) on Feb. 5. This collaboration is one of the first to come from a new and budding […]