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ALL PERFORMANCES TAKE PLACE AT
Annenberg Center
For The Performing Arts
3680 Walnut Street, Philadelphia, PA 19104
Performances Are An Hour Long And
Include
A Complimentary
Study Guide And A Special
"Talkback Session" With The Artist
Did you know by attending a dance performance, you can discover new ways to meet curriculum standards? Dance embraces music, visual arts, theater, science, and technology. Dance emulates life in its problemsolving, critical thinking and collaborative approaches as well as its quest for beauty, passion, compassion and
adventure.
This year we celebrate The Magic of Movement through the exciting diversity of dance genres featuring Tap, Broadway, Jazz, Contemporary, Hip Hop, Dance Theater, multimedia and a fusion of styles that defy classification. Tap prodigy Jason Samuels Smith, ballet gold medalist Rasta Thomas, MacArthur Fellow Elizabeth Streb and B-Boy maven Doug Elkins bring their unique movement vocabularies, theories and aesthetics. MOMIX’s Botanica and BodyVox’s Water Bodies imaginatively reflect global and environmental concerns and River North’s Streetbeat addresses dance’s historic and cultural impact.
Students are encouraged to learn more about The Magic of Movement through further research on the internet, reading books and magazines, studying dance and by watching videos. Additional suggestions for curriculum links and for addressing standards are available through our complimentary Study Guides designed specifically to target each program and to extend the learning experience. |
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“It is not only entertaining; it’s a lesson in tap history.”
- Philadelphia Inquirer |
THANK YOU GREGORY
A Tribute to the Legends of Tap
Thursday, October 8, 2009 at 10:30 am
Friday, October 9, 2009 at 10:30 am
Led by tap prodigy Jason Samuels Smith, the youngest dancer to perform in Savion Glover’s Tony Award Broadway production “Bring in Da Noise, Bring in Da Funk,” this program pays tribute to tap’s ambassador Gregory Hines and 20th century legendary hoofers. Students can learn about this American art form through film footage and live dance performed by a stellar cast featuring the celebrated moves of Bojangles, Slyde, Coles, Nicholas Brothers, Astaire and Hines.
Recommended for all ages
Curriculum Connectors
- Arts and Humanities – Historic and Cultural Context, Critical and Aesthetic Response
- Concepts, Principles, and Strategies of Movement
- Language-Arts -Reading, Writing, Speaking, and Listening
- 20th Century American History, Entertainment and Fashion
Dance Affiliates Thank You Gregory Study Guide |
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“Deliriously Imaginative”
- LA Times |
BODYVOX
Water Bodies
Friday, October 23, 2009 at 10:30 am
Winner of the prestigious American Choreography Award for short film, BodyVox (under the direction of MOMIX and Pilobolus alums Jamey Hampton and Ashley Roland) is known for its multi-disciplinary works that use contemporary dance, striking music and dazzling film to
entertain and inspire. BodyVox’s Water Bodies is a wonderful way for students to explore water’s magical and vital properties. Water is the metaphor for this visually-stunning theatrical work filled with rich imagery, humor and bold athleticism.
Recommended for all ages
Curriculum Connectors
- Arts and Humanities – Historic and Cultural Context, Critical and Aesthetic Response
- Concepts, Principles, and Strategies of Movement
- Language-Arts -Reading, Writing, Speaking, and Listening
- Multi-Media and Technology
- Earth Science
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“Ceaselessly brilliant
and
often hilarious” - New York Times |
DOUG ELKINS & FRIENDS
Fräulein Maria
Friday, November 13, 2009 at 10:30 am
The Sound of Music has captivated the hearts and imaginations of audiences worldwide. Set to this beloved score, choreographer Doug Elkins has created the hilarious gender-bending theatrical parody Fräulein Maria. Doug Elkins began his career as a B-Boy, and invents unforgettable moments using hip hop and contemporary dance to bring new meaning to a familiar story and score.
Recommended for ages 8 and up
Curriculum Connectors
- Arts and Humanities – Historic and Cultural Context, Critical and Aesthetic Response
- Concepts, Principles, and Strategies of Movement
- Language-Arts -Reading, Writing, Speaking, and Listening
- Gender Roles in Society
- World Events 1960-70
- Geography – The Human Characteristics of Places and Regions
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“The show was incredibly
awesome and it gave me so
much inspiration.”
- Julius, student, Chicago, Il |
RIVER NORTH CHICAGO DANCE COMPANY
Street Beat – Dance through
the Decades
Friday, January 15, 2010 at 10:30 am
From hand jives to poodle skirts to polyester, River North’s lively and informative program Street Beat - Dance Through the Decades teaches students about the historical and social conditions of the 20th century and how they influenced jazz dance and dance today. Each decade is introduced with a narrative commenting on major events, historical figures, popular music, and fashion. Dancers in decade-true costumes bring the Charleston, Waltz, Swing, Jitterbug, Disco, and Hip Hop to life.
Recommended for all ages
Curriculum Connectors
- Arts and Humanities – Historic and Cultural Context, Critical and Aesthetic Response
- Concepts, Principles, and Strategies of Movement
- Language-Arts -Reading, Writing, Speaking, and Listening
- 20th Century World Events
- Social Studies
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“The Flying Wallendas of Dance.”
- Wall Street Journal |
STREB
Brave
Friday, February 5, 2010 at 10:30 am
Brave has the thrills of the circus, the heart thumps of a great adventure movie, and the velocity of the Indy 500 in one big, crowd-pleasing Action Event. Performed by Olympian trained dancer-athletes, Brave will leave you awestruck and amazed, with a new definition of what dance is. Called “the Evel Knievel of dance,” Elizabeth Streb is a MacArthur 'Genius' award-winning choreographer. Her work, based on the laws of physics, uses a high-powered movable set with
dancers leaping, spinning, soaring and falling. Do not try these moves at home!
Recommended for all ages
Curriculum Connectors
- Arts and Humanities – Historic and Cultural Context, Critical and Aesthetic Response
- Concepts, Principles, and Strategies of Movement
- Language-Arts -Reading, Writing, Speaking, and Listening
- Sciences (scientific process, structural & mechanical engineering)
- Physics principles (gravity, force, momentum, velocity)
- Mathematics (angles, lines, vectors).
- Technology and Human Endeavors
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“The best of Baryshnikov, Bruce Lee and Michael Jackson…”
- Entertainment Tonight |
RASTA THOMAS’
BAD BOYS OF DANCE
Friday, April 16, 2010 at 10:30 am
Under the direction of Rasta Thomas, wunderkind and international ballet competition gold medalist, this high-energy troupe brings audiences to their feet with its virtuoso technique, blending the excitement of Broadway, Hip Hop, Contemporary and Tap. The Bad Boys stretch the boundaries of male dancing with athletic jumps, endless turns and eye-catching acrobatics. The program includes current touring repertory to popular music and narration by Adrienne
Canterna-Thomas.
Recommended for all ages
Curriculum Connectors
- Arts and Humanities – Historic and Cultural Context, Critical and Aesthetic Response
- Concepts, Principles, and Strategies of Movement
- Language-Arts -Reading, Writing, Speaking, and Listening
- Physics – Laws of Motion
- Pop Culture and Society
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“Visual splendor and theatrical magic” - The Wall Street Journal |
MOMIX
Botanica
Friday, May 21, 2010 at 10:30 am
Always a sell-out! MOMIX wows and transports audiences to the whimsical mythical world of artistic director Moses Pendleton’s fertile imagination. Pendleton’s spellbinding Botanica is
inspired by the natural world and his remedy for an ailing planet. This visual tour-de force features dancer-illusionists, gigantic surreal puppets, outlandish fantasy costumes, yards of colorful, floating parachute fabric, feathery sunflowers, a rousing score and mind-boggling projections of nature. Students can experience the wonders of nature, technology and the human body.
Recommended for all ages
Curriculum Connectors
- Arts and Humanities – Historic and Cultural Context, Critical and Aesthetic Response
- Concepts, Principles, and Strategies of Movement
- Language-Arts -Reading, Writing, Speaking, and Listening
- Earth Science – researching animal, mineral and vegetable worlds
- Technology and Human Endeavors in 2000
- Environmental Studies
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Student Discovery Tickets & Info
GREAT PRICES FOR STUDENT GROUPS: ONLY $7 PER TICKET!
- Big Savings: Pick any 2 Shows for Only $12 ($6 per ticket)
- Bigger Savings: Pick any 3 or more Shows for Only ($5 per ticket)
- Prices above are designed for young people (ages 4–18) and adults who accompanying them.
- Performances are designed with young audiences in mind and are one-hour long.
- Each performance includes a ‘Talkback Session’ following the show and complimentary Study Guides.
- For study guides or program information, contact Anne-Marie Mulgrew, Director of Education, Dance Affiliates 215-636-9000 ext.110 or annemarie@danceaffiliates.org
- Groups of 20 or more, please contact 215-898-6789 or groups@ac.upenn.edu or
jenglass@ac.upenn.edu
- For Individual Tickets, please call 215-898-3900
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Teacher
and Student Comments
“The performance was so amazing and cool. I loved it vey much! If I could I would definitely go see it again!
Andrew, student St. Mary’s Interparochial School (Lar Lubovitch Dance Co.)
“I like our students to experience art, music and dance in as many different ways they can. Thank you!"
Teacher, St. Martin de Porres
“I loved it.”
Teacher Mainland Regional HS (Doug Varone and Dancers)
“The students enjoyed it very much and talked about it when they returned. I would definitely attend another performance and recommend your program.”
Teacher, St. Bernard School, Les Ballets Jazz de Montreal
All
programs are subject to change! |
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Dance
Celebration’s Student Discovery Programs:
take
place at Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts, 3680 Walnut Street,
Philadelphia, PA 19104 include a free Study Guide customized for
each performance to help teachers prepare their students and relate
the program to the curriculum are approximately one-hour long and
include a “Talk Back” with the dance company.
For
Company Information, Contact Anne-Marie Mulgrew, Director of Education,
Dance Affiliates,
215-636-9000 ext.110 or annemarie@danceaffiliates.org
For
Tickets, Contact Group Sales, Annenberg Center,
215-898-6789, groups@ac.upenn.edu
www.danceaffiliates.org
www.annenbergcenter.org
Tickets are $7 per ticket for each show, but are as little as $5 per ticket with group rates. |
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