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Fall 2004 Events:
Waking Nimba
A West African Ballet from
Bush Mango Drum and Dance
Dance Studio, Spurrier Gym
Saturday, December 4th ~ 7:30 pm
Walking Nimba is the story of a West African Fertility Goddess,
two lovers, a mercurial Trickster, and a community finding
order out of chaos. The polyrhythmic music, explosive
dancing and colorful costumes will delight audiences
of all ages!
Students Only: $5,
General Public: $8
Musical Director: Blair Hornbuckle ~ Artistic Director: Colleen
Hendrick
Jose Limón Dance Company
Dance Studio, Spurrier Gym
Saturday, December 4th ~ 7:30 pm
The Limón Dance Company returns to the University of Rochester
for a lecture demonstration. The program will explore
the Limón Company’s
unique heritage and its connections to the new works
that the company performs
today. Throughout the program the craft of choreography
will be exempli
fied to broaden the audience members’ own perceptions
of the dances. A
question and answer session will follow the presentation.
Students Only: $5, General Public: $8
All of the repertory presented will be from the works to be presented
at S.U.N.Y.
Brockport on October 28-31.
Sponsored by: S.U.N.Y. Brockport, NYSCA, JetBlue Airways ,
The University of Rochester Program of Movement and Dance
and The Student Activities Office.
Flamenco Dream
A Lecture / Demonstration
Meliora Weekend
Saturday, October 9 ~ 1:45-2:45 pm
Presented as a succession of dreams, “Soñando Flamenco” (Flamenco
Dream) delves into the struggles and triumphs of a young woman
entering the artistic world and culture of Flamenco. Implementing
a wide stylistic variety of Flamenco music and dance, “Soñando
Flamenco” presents a dynamic and accessible view into the
world of Flamenco, from its most time-honored traditions, to its
more modern creations. Conceived and produced by University of
Rochester alumna, Rebecca L. Thomas, Soñando Flamenco is
performed by Flamenco Troupe “La Yedra,” a group of
six artists, which includes Song, Dance, Guitar, and Percussion.
As is typical at the end of Flamenco performances, La Yedra will
come together in the traditional format of El Cuadro, or small
Flamenco ensemble, in their Fin de Fiesta, or Party-Cap, in which
everyone gets a turn to show-case their moves.
Students Only: $5, General Public: $8
FLAMENCO TROUPE “LA YEDRA”
Based in Madrid, the Flamenco Troupe La Yedra has had a sweeping
success both in Spain and abroad since its formation in the Spring of
2003. As a “cuadro,” or small Flamenco Group, they perform
weekly at the Tablao “El Teatrillo” in Alpedrete, Madrid.
They have also made continuous appearances at such locales as La Casa
de los Jacintos in the center of Madrid. Producing Flamenco Theatrical
Works such as “Soñando Flamenco” and “Flamenco
en Chiquitito,” they have had the opportunity to present these at
Spanish theatres, including the well-known Teatro Madrid. The group’s
performances have also served as a cultural welcoming to various international
groups arriving at the Barajas Airport in Madrid. A group of 6, La Yedra
consists of Song, Dance, Guitar and Percussion.
REBECCA L. THOMAS, “La Rebe,” Flamenco
Dancer
Rebecca L. Thomas, a University of Rochester graduate, is
a co-founder and dancer in “La Yedra,” performing with the
group in Spain. When in the Rochester area, she instructs Flamenco for
the University of Rochester’s Program of Movement and Dance, and
is a guest artist for Young Audiences of Rochester and at various colleges
and Universities in the Upstate New York area.
Sponsored by the University of Rochester Program of Movement and Dance.
Call 273-5150 for more information or email.
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