May News & Events
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Ring Around the Rose - Samba Fogo
May 11, 2013 | 11:00 am |
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Drawing on rich Afro-Brazilian traditions and mythology, Samba Fogo will present an interactive drum and dance experience geared toward youth and families. Audience members will get to sing, drum and dance along with Samba Fogo as they perform Brazilian drum and dance styles from all over the country of Brazil, from Rio de Janeiro to Salvador, Bahia.
Samba Fogo is Utah’s only “Escola de Samba” or “Samba School”. Samba Fogo provides year-round cultural arts programming locally and nationally. Samba Fogo's highly esteemed musicians and dancers strive to produce quality cultural art works. The group's high-energy performances offer audiences the chance to experience the deep-rooted culture, infectious enthusiasm, and celebratory spirit that makes Brazil famous.
Tickets: $5 (not including fees) and free for ages 2 and under
ArtTix: 801-355-ARTS or www.arttix.org
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Ring Around the Rose is a "wiggle-friendly" series of performances for children and families that explore the magical world of the arts including dance, theatre, music, and storytelling.Ring Around the Rose is made possible in part by grants from the Marriner S. Eccles Foundation, Utah Arts Council, National Endowment for the Arts, Salt Lake City Arts Council, and the Salt Lake County Zoo, Arts & Parks program.
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Click here to learn more about RDT's Ring Around the Rose
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SLC Open Streets - This Saturday (5/4/13)
Take African for FREE on the streets of SLC
10:30 am - 12:00 pm |
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This Saturday, May 4, RDT's Community School's regularly scheduled African class will be held outside on the streets of SLC! Anyone is welcome to come join in with instructor, Kim Strunk, and live drummers! This class is open to all ages and abilities and you are welcome to join at anytime. Remember to wear shoes!
What is Open Streets?
Open Streets events temporarily open a series of city streets exclusively to walking, jogging, bicycling, rollerblading, and more. These events encourage new people to try walking and bicycling in a comfortable and fun environment. Supporting activities regularly include exercise classes, dance classes, yoga, aerobics, sports, and family-friendly games and activities
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Click here to learn more
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RDT's SUMMERDANCE 2013 | THEN & NOW
June 17-28, 2013 |
Repertory Dance Theatre presents Summerdance 2013, an in-depth dance workshop with Master Limon Teacher and Performer, Nina Watt, former dancer with The José Limón Dance Company, and Kurt Koegel of Moving Research.
Explore the history and technique of modern dance pioneer, José Limón , and use that knowledge to create contemporary movement and choreography.
THEN
Workshop participants will study with Nina Watt daily in Modern Dance Technique and Repertory Class, and will learn sections of the Limón work she is setting on RDT for the 2013-14 Season.
NOW
In the afternoon, students will study composition, improvisation, and partnering with movement innovator Kurt Koegel. More information about Mr. Koegel's experience and teaching style can be found at www.kurtkoegel.org.
Click here to learn more and register
Registration increases on May 15, 2013 - register now! |
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RDT's Young Dancer Workshop
July 15-19, 2013 |
Repertory Dance Theatre presents an In-Depth Dance Workshop for Young Dancers, ages 10-17. Students will have the opportunity to work directly with RDT company dancers and take classes in a variety of styles.
This workshop will provide serious dancers and those that might be curious about a career in dance with an in-depth, creative, moving experience that will encourage growth and development in the art of dance and the skills of life.
Session 1 |Ages: 10-13
Tuition: $175
9:00 - 10:15 am Modern Technique Class
10:30 - 11:30 am Composition / Improvisation
11:30 - 12:00 pm Lunch
12:00 - 1:15 pm Musical Theatre / Jazz
1:30 - 2:00 pm Stretch & Strengthen
Session 2 | Ages: 14-17
Tuition: $200
9:00 - 10:30 am Technique Class
10:45 - 12:00 pm Composition / Improvisation
12:00 - 1:00 pm Lunch
1:00 - 2:15 pm Jazz / African Dance
2:30 - 4:00 pm RDT Repertory |
Click here to learn more and register
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| Wanted: Charette Planning Committee Members |
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| Photography by Amanda Pratt |
It's time to start planning everyone's favorite event... Charette! Charette is RDT's annual fundraiser and choreographer competition. And although the event is all about "on-the-spot planning" there is a lot of work and long range planning that goes into it's success.
We are looking for committee members to help plan and execute RDT's signature event for 2014. Volunteers will be asked to attend monthly meetings starting in May, with a majority of the meetings in September-December. The Charette planning committee will assist with Sponsorships, Food & Drink, Event Fundraising, Signage, and decorations for the event.
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Click here to learn more
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Can we be friends?
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Connect with RDT on all your favorite social networks for the latest updates.
Facebook | www.facebook.com/RepertoryDanceTheatre
"Like" us on Facebook for a daily update from RDT & the dance world. Plus, see photo albums from recent shows and behind-the-scenes updates from the dancers. Share your own photos and experiences by posting on our timeline or "tagging" @RDTUT.
Twitter | www.twitter.com/rdtut (@rdtut)
Follow us on Twitter for links to articles, photos, and 140 character updates. #welovetwitter
Foursquare (Repertory Dance Theatre)Check in on Foursquare when you come to an RDT Community School class or attend a show. Discounts and specials may be available! Plus, leave tips and suggestions for others.
YouTube & Vimeo
Check out rehearsals and snippets of upcoming pieces.
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We gratefully acknowledge these entities for their generous support of RDT's development of modern dance as an art form - to create, perform, preserve and inspire. Artistic, production and publicity support for RDT's 2012-2013 Season of Heroic Dance & Dance Makers is provided by:
George S. and Dolores Dore Eccles Foundation
Emma Eccles Jones Foundation
National Endowment for the Arts & the Utah Division of Arts & Museums
Salt Lake City Arts Council
And a special thank you to the citizens of Salt Lake County for recognizing the importance of tax base funded Zoo, Arts & Parks Program that improves the health of communities and community members through arts, recreation and lifelong learning experiences.
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