Dance West at Majestic Theatre Feb 2 and 3,2007
CORVALLIS -- Dance West performs in concert at the
Majestic Theater Feb. 2nd and 3rd, 2007 at
7:30 PM, tickets available at the Majestic Box Office. Exciting pieces new to the company are "Quartet for 12 #3", choreographed by Keith Terry, internationally acclaimed for his brilliant ability to use "any surface for it's rhythmic possibilities"; and the sensual contemporary "Balletango", by Gerard Theoret of Cornish College of the Arts.
Returning this year from the company repertoire are "Looking Glass", a satire about the fashion industry, and "Drumline", two signature works by artistic director Julane Stites. Another returning piece is "C-Smooth", a collaboration with tap master Terry Brock that demonstrates the dancers' wide range of training in different dance styles.
Open jazz-modern master classes are planned for Saturday at the Majestic Theatre, instructed by Julane Stites, Dance West artistic director. Class fee is $25, payable at the door, and includes a seat at the 7:30 Saturday evening performance. Advanced Beginner/Intermediate class runs from 10:00-11:25, while a High Intermediate/Advanced class runs from 11:30-1:00, reserve a spot with felice_moskowitz@beavton.k12.or.us or call ACMA at 503-672-3700 x9 and leave a message with Cynthia Hittner.
The company is excited to return to Corvallis where they debuted at the Majestic in 2000. The past year was packed with impressive performances with the Oregon Symphony, Live On Stage, and an invitational gala performance during the National High School Dance Festival in Miami. In addition, the company recently completed industrial shows for Macy's and Columbia Sportswear.
Dance West is the pre-professional dance company housed at the Arts & Communications Magnet Academy (ACMA), a public high school within the Beaverton, Oregon school district. Dance West provides an intensive training program for the school's most advanced dance students, those desiring in-depth technical study and performance experience. After applying for admission and acceptance to the school, dancers ages 13-19 audition for placement and commit to at least one full year of a rigorous training and performance schedule. The students, staff, and administrators share a common goal of developing stellar students with an arts-infused curriculum. Company members participate in a daily schedule of core academic studies, dance technique classes, and a two-and-a-half-hour rehearsal period to pursue dance and associated college or career avenues.
Contacts:
Dance West - Felice Moskowitz, 503-672-3700 x9
ACMA - Judy Chown, 503-672-3700 x4