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Emory Dance 2008-2009 Events

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404.727.7266 or dance@emory.edu

Box Office: 404-727-5050

For a printable 2008-2009 Schedule of Events (PDF format), please click here.

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Dance Program Informational Meeting

(Emory students only)
August 29, 2008, 4:00 p.m.
Dance Studio, Schwartz Center

Come find out about all the exciting dance opportunities, courses and events available to you this year at Emory! Refreshments will be served.

 

Emory Dance Company Audition

(Emory students only)
September 3, 2008, 6:00 p.m.
Dance Studio, Woodruff Physical Education Center

Come audition for the Fall Emory Dance Company concert to be presented November 15-17. This concert will feature the choreography of Emory faculty and guest artists and will be performed by the students of the Emory Dance Company. Students must be enrolled in a technique class for credit to be cast in a role. For more information on the EDC, click here.

 

Dance for Reel: An Evening of Dance on Camera

September 25, 2008, 8:00 p.m.
Performing Arts Studio
1804 N. Decatur Road
No admission charge

Join us for an evening at the intersection of film and contemporary dance with this thought-provoking presentation of works from the Dance Films Association. This event is curated by Blake Beckham (C’01) and co-sponsored by the Dance and Visual Arts Programs.

 

Faculty Dance Concert
Together Again for the First Time: New Dances by Suchu and Staib

October 3 - 4, 2008, 8:00 p.m.
Performing Arts Studio
1804 N. Decatur Rd.
$12 suggested donation

Emory Dance Program faculty member George Staib teams up with bold, dynamic, and witty choreographer Jennifer Wood to present an evening of contemporary dance. Wood’s company, Suchu Dance, from Houston, Texas has long been recognized for their adventurous spirit, engaging technicality, and satirical focus. Together, Staib and Suchu will present new dances that will not only please the intellect, but tickle the senses with Wood’s imaginative themes and Staib’s growing interest in electronic music as a foundation for new work. This concert features Atlanta area professionals, as well as Suchu’s Georgia debut. This concert is sponsored in part by a grant from the Emory University Research Committee.

 

Emory Friends of Dance Lecture Series
Dancing for the Camera: An Interview with Dance Video Pioneer Dennis Diamond

October 7, 2008, 7:30 p.m.
Dance Studio, Schwartz Center
No admission charge

Dennis Diamond, internationally known dance video pioneer, created the standard for archiving the art form of dance and translating it to television. For his outstanding contributions to the field, the New York dance and theater community honored him in 2001 with a highly coveted Bessie Award. Dance Program director Anna Leo will interview Diamond on the development of the dance/video relationship and his personal contributions to that trajectory.

 

Emory Dance Company Fall Concert

November 20 - 22, 2008, 8:00 p.m. and November 22, 2008, 2:00 p.m.
Dance Studio, Schwartz Center
$10 public; $6 Emory students and employees, patrons under twelve and over 65, “Friends” members, professional artists

The Emory Dance Company Fall Concert features choreography by Emory Dance Program Faculty member George Staib, Atlanta guest artists Blake Beckham, Susan Eldridge, and Nicole Livieratos; and regional choreographer Jennifer Wood. The concert will be performed by students of the Emory Dance Company.

 

Fieldwork Showcase

December 7, 2008, 5:00 p.m.
Dance Studio, Schwartz Center
$7 admission

Fieldwork showcases new works created by community artists in various disciplines. Co-sponsored by Several Dancers Core. Tickets may only be purchased at the door.

 

Emory Dance Company Audition

(Emory students only)
January 21, 2009, 6:00 p.m.
Dance Studio, Schwartz Center

Come audition for the Spring Emory Dance Company concert to be presented April 24 - 26. This concert will be choreographed and performed by the students of the Emory Dance Company. Students must be enrolled in a technique class for credit to be cast in a role. For more information on the EDC, click here.

 

Faculty Dance Concert
Contemporary Dance-Vintage Music: George Staib and the Vega Quartet in Concert

February 12 - 14, 2009, 8:00 PM
Performing Arts Studio
1804 N. Decatur Rd.
$20 public; $15 Emory employees, patrons under twelve and over 65, “Friends” members, professional artists; Free for students

Boundaries are broken and relationships are forged in this collaborative performance by the Vega String Quartet and Emory Dance Program faculty member and choreographer George Staib. This event will bring the music audience to dance and the dance audience to incomparably played live music as it honors this all-too-rare opportunity. Staib presents new work that escorts the music to the foreground, and delivers visceral connections to the surface while the Vega plays music by Bela Bartok, Richard Einhorn, Ben Johnston, and others. The evening will seamlessly integrate the Vega Quartet into the visual landscape of the dance and features Atlanta area dance professionals. It’s two performances in one! This project is sponsored in part by a grant from the Emory College Center for Creativity & Arts.

 

Faculty and Guest Artist Dance Concert
The Evolution Project

February 26 - 28, 2009, 8:00 p.m.
Performing Arts Studio
1804 N. Decatur Road
No admission charge

Faculty member Lori Teague and New York choreographer David Neumann present works inspired by the evolution conference held at Emory in October of 2008. The February 26 performance will be an open dress rehearsal followed by a talk-back session. This project is sponsored in part by a grant from the Emory College Center for Creativity & Arts funded by the University-wide Creativity & the Arts Strategic Initiative.

 

Emory Friends of Dance Lecture Series
From the Noble to the Grotesque

March 3, 2009, 7:30 PM
Dance Studio, Schwartz Center
No admission charge

Catherine Turocy, Artistic Director and Choreographer of The New York Baroque Dance Company, will present this lecture and demonstration. Theatrical dance in the 17th and 18th centuries called for gods, sorceresses, pastoral folk, acrobats, fencers, harlequins, and a panoply of comic characters. This lecture will reveal the secrets of the art of performing in such diverse styles from the Baroque period and shed light on its resonance in today’s dance.

 

Women’s History Month Dance Presentation

March 19, 2009, 12 noon
Dance Studio, Schwartz Center
No admission charge

The Dance Program will host a compelling showing of dance works celebrating Women's History Month.

 

Fieldwork Showcase

April 5, 2009 5:00 PM
Dance Studio, Schwartz Center
$7; tickets may only be purchased at the door

Fieldwork showcases new works created by community artists in various disciplines. Co-sponsored by Several Dancers Core.

 

Emory Dance Company Spring Concert

April 23 - 25, 2009, 8:00 PM and April 25, 2009, 2:00 PM
Dance Studio, Schwartz Center
$8 general admission; $4 Emory students and employees, patrons and under twelve and over 65, “Friends” members, professional artists

The Emory Dance Company will present an evening of new works choreographed and performed by Emory dance students.

 

Emory Dance Company

Dance 207R Emory Dance Company

 

Instructors/Advisors

By appointment

 

Anna Leo - aleo@emory.edu

George Staib - gstaib@emory.edu
Lori Teague - lteague@emory.edu

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Emory Dance Company gives students the opportunity to perform in student, faculty, and guest artist choreographic work, enriching the dance experience. EDC promotes a deep appreciation for dance as it provides an environment for learning and sharing. It offers a venue for students to understand and develop performance techniques while experiencing various choreographic styles. Membership is by group audition.

Auditions

• Auditions are held twice a year at the beginning of Fall semester and at the beginning of Spring semester.
• Freshmen, sophomore and junior students can be cast in up to 3 pieces maximum each semester. Seniors can perform in unlimited pieces using their best judgment.

Requirements for the Successful Completion

1. To be cast in at least one choreographic work performed on the faculty/guest artist or EDC student concert.
2. Regular attendance at all rehearsals set by the choreographer(s). Rehearsal commitments start at 3 hours per week and will exceed that during concert performance weeks.
3. Participation in concert technical responsibilities (set-up and strike).
4. Consistent demonstration of appropriate skills to work optimally in professional rehearsal settings.

Your Commitment as an EDC Member

1. To be punctual and attend all rehearsals. Absences and an uncooperative attitude is cause for dismissal.
2. To be open, offering complete and energetic participation for all rehearsals.
3. Willing to commit yourself to the dance, the choreographer, and the EDC group.

Evaluation

grades will be based on:

Attendance/Rehearsals	75%
attitude	25%
commitment	25%
group interaction	25%
Performance Skills	25%
tech development	10%
clarity and commitment to movement intent	15%