Season Overview
2009-2010 Season
For tickets, please contact the Arts at Emory Box Office: 404-727-5050 or boxoffice@emory.edu.
…me so much nearer home September 25-26, 2009, 8:00 p.m. Inspired by choreographer Anna Leo’s family, this concert presents a sequence of elegant dances that honor the nature of family and community. Blending delicate gesture with physically driving movement, each dance – solo, duet, trio and quartet – is introduced by the reading of a poem. The concert features music composed by Music Department faculty member Steve Everett, and Dance Program composers Kendall Simpson and Klimchak. Poems are by Robert Brown, Fran Castan, Lynne Thompson, and Cecelia Woloch. Dancers will be from the Atlanta professional community and Emory faculty. This concert is sponsored in part by a grant from the Emory University Research Committee. |
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Where Dance and Science Meet: A Creativity Conversation October 15, 2009, 4:00 p.m. Dance Studio, Schwartz Center for Performing Arts David Lynn, Chair of Emory’s Chemistry Department, and New York City–based choreographer David Neumann met at Emory’s 2008 Evolution Symposium. Their connection continued as Lynn acted as science consultant for Neumann’s evolution–themed piece, Big Eater. Emory University Vice President Rosemary Magee will facilitate a conversation with Lynn and Neumann that will make visible the nature of their collaboration and ideas about the intersection of art and science. |
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advanced beginner group October 16, 2009, 8:00 p.m. Dance Studio, Schwartz Center for Performing Arts “…a recipe for startling creativity.” –The Village Voice David Neumann, artistic director of advanced beginner group, will present Big Eater, a multi-disciplinary dance work inspired by the choreographer’s participation in Emory’s 2008 Evolution Symposium. Awarded the highly coveted New York Bessie for both performance and choreography, Neumann creates work that engages audiences with intelligence, grace, and wit. This concert is sponsored by the Coca–Cola Artist–in–Residence Program, Emory College Center for Creativity and Arts, Creativity and Arts Initiative, and the Hightower Fund. |
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Emory Dance Company Fall Concert November 19-21, 2009, 8:00 p.m. Dance Studio, Schwartz Center for Performing Arts Centered around the theme of memory and performed by students of the Emory Dance Company, this concert showcases the collaborative efforts of Emory faculty members Gregory Catellier, Anna Leo, Sally Radell, George Staib, and Lori Teague. |
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Fieldwork Showcase December 6, 2009, 5:00 p.m. Dance Studio, Schwartz Center for Performing Arts Fieldwork showcases new works created by community artists in various disciplines. |
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Cedar Lake Contemporary Ballet February 24-26, 2010, 8:00 p.m. Dance Studio, Schwartz Center for Performing Arts "Dancing that pulls viewers right out of their seats" –New York Times Through their daring, athletic movement and integration of ballet into contemporary and popular forms, the dancers of Cedar Lake take audiences on a choreographic journey which explores the infinite possibilities of movement and multimedia. Coming to Atlanta for the first time, this internationally acclaimed dance company will present an intimate look at Ohad Naharin’s Decadance 2007. The company will present a behind the scenes, stripped-down look at the work and discuss their experience with this world-renowned choreographer. |
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Women’s History Month Dance Presentation March 18, 2010, 12 noon Reception Hall, Michael C. Carlos Museum The Dance program will host a compelling showing of dance works celebrating Women’s History Month. Co–sponsored by the Michael C. Carlos Museum |
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Emory Dance Company Spring Concert April 22-24, 2010, 8:00 p.m. Dance Studio, Schwartz Center for Performing Arts The Emory Dance Company will present an evening of new works choreographed and performed by Emory dance students. |
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Fieldwork Showcase May 2, 2010, 5:00 p.m. Dance Studio, Schwartz Center for Performing Arts Fieldwork showcases new works created by community artists in various disciplines. Co–sponsored by Several Dancers Core |