Repertory Dance Theatre presents a symposium,
Missa Brevis: Nexus of Faith, Art and War
October 2, 2013 | 7:00 pm
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Utah Museum of Contemporary Art
20 S. West Temple | Salt Lake City, UT 84101
FREE admission
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Information for Calendar Editors and PSAs below.
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SALT LAKE CITY, UT – In Repertory Dance Theatre's fall show LEGACY, a significant piece of history is being commemorated: the rise of a near-devastated people from the ashes of World War II. “Missa Brevis” is more than a dance, it calls to mind how humans navigate faith, art and war.
In conjunction with the performance of LEGACY, RDT invites the public to a symposium to hear the story behind “Missa Brevis,” ask questions and contribute to an important conversation that is likely to continue as long as we’re all human.
Contemporary religion and art are sometimes seen as being segmented from each other, even though, traditionally, art and faith have often been fused. What does art and an individual's response to art look like when survival in a time of war is at stake? Can art function as a prayer, as choreographer Jose Limon intended for his work “Missa Brevis”? Can a non-believer (like Limon) access and accent expressions of traditional faith through his/her art and thus provide a bridge of understanding among faith communities and nonbelievers?
These questions are arguably, at the center of our current "war on terror" and at the center of how we present the history of war, including WWII. They are also questions at the center of religious misunderstanding and, thus, the persistence of wars.
Panelists include:
Caroline Prohosky (Contemporary Dance, BYU)
Dr. Jerry L. Jaccard (BYU School of Music, Kodaly scholar)
Dodge Billingsley (CFR Media/Combat Films and Research)
Maximilian Werner (Asst. Professor, Writing Program UofU and author)--moderator
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Who: Repertory Dance Theatre, in partnership with the Utah Museum of Contemporary Art and the Utah Humanities Council
What: Missa Brevis: Nexus of Faith, Art, and War
When: Wednesday, October 2, 2013 at 7:00 pm
Where: Utah Museum of Contemporary Art (20 S. West Temple, Salt Lake City, UT 84101)
How: Click here for more information
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Partners & Supporters
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"Missa Brevis: A Nexus of Art, Faith, and War" is presented by Repertory Dance Theatre with support from the Utah Humanities Council and the Utah Museum of Contemporary Art (UMOCA).
The Utah Humanities Council promotes understanding of human traditions, values, and issues through informed public discussion.
Offering innovative exhibitions and programs, theUtah Museum of Contemporary Art is a hub for the community to explore the contemporary cultural landscape.
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Repertory Dance Theatre, in partnership with the Utah Humanities Council and the Utah Museum of Contemporary Art, presents a free symposium: "Missa Brevis: Nexus of Art, Faith and War, October 2, 2013 at 7:00 pm at the Utah Museum of Contemporary Art. RDT's fall show, LEGACY (October 3-5), includes the master work "Missa Brevis" by Jose Limon. In conjunction with the performance, RDT invites the public to a symposium to hear the story behind “Missa Brevis,” ask questions and contribute to an important conversation that is likely to continue as long as we’re all human. More information at www.rdtutah.org.
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:60 Repertory Dance Theatre, in partnership with the Utah Humanities Council and the Utah Museum of Contemporary Art, presents a free symposium: "Missa Brevis: Nexus of Art, Faith and War," October 2, 2013 at 7:00 pm at the Utah Museum of Contemporary Art. RDT's fall show, LEGACY (running October 3-5 at the Rose Wagner Performing Arts Center), includes the master work "Missa Brevis" by Jose Limon. “Missa Brevis” is more than a dance, it calls to mind how humans navigate faith, art and war. In conjunction with the performance, RDT invites the public to a symposium to hear the story behind “Missa Brevis,” ask questions and contribute to an important conversation that is likely to continue as long as we’re all human. More information at www.rdtutah.org.
:30 Repertory Dance Theatre, in partnership with the Utah Humanities Council and the Utah Museum of Contemporary Art, presents a free symposium: "Missa Brevis: Nexus of Art, Faith and War," October 2, 2013 at 7:00 pm at the Utah Museum of Contemporary Art. RDT's fall show, LEGACY (October 3-5), includes the master work "Missa Brevis" by Jose Limon. In conjunction with the performance, RDT invites the public to a symposium to hear the story behind “Missa Brevis,” ask questions and contribute to an important conversation that is likely to continue as long as we’re all human. More information at www.rdtutah.org.
:15 Repertory Dance Theatre, in partnership with the Utah Humanities Council and the Utah Museum of Contemporary Art, presents a free symposium: "Missa Brevis: Nexus of Art, Faith and War," October 2, 2013 at 7:00 pm at the Utah Museum of Contemporary Art. In conjunction with RDT's fall show, LEGACY (October 3-5), RDT invites the public to a symposium featured around Jose Limon's masterpiece, “Missa Brevis." More information at www.rdtutah.org.
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