Scotland
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Susana B. Williams, director of Dance Forms Productions brings "The 53rd International Choreographers' Showcase" to the Edinburgh Festival Fringe 2010
A feast of stunning dance works in a program shinning with originality and inspiration. Award -winning choreographers deliver a solid line-up of superb choreography exploring an unlimited range of creative ideas.
"The American Choreographers enjoy the difficulty of their brilliant choreography. They have style, they have class. The most remarkable dance performance of Festival Off d'Avignon."
Nuits d'Ete en Provence/Festival Off d'Avignon 1995
Spotlites @ The Merchants' Hall
Venue 278, 22 Hanover Street (Up from National Gallery)
9 - 14 August 5:10 P.M.
£10 / £7 concessions (1:15)
Bookings call: 0131 220 5911
www.edfringe.com (enter Danceforms)
Program
"Soul Descending" (8:29)
Premiered at the Nicholas Horn Theatre, Dance in the Desert Festival, Las Vegas, NV, August 1, 2009
Concept: Catherine Schaeffer/Music: Stan Richardsen, Kroumata Percussion Ensemble and Eclipse Music Group Costumes and Props: Catherine Schaeffer
Performers: Catherine Schaeffer and H. Duke Guthrie
Film: "Inmost Sway" by Mark Kiyak with Catherine Schaeffer and Summer Baldwin
Choreographer/Dancer: Catherine Schaeffer is a dancer, choreographer, educator, visual artist, and somatic movement therapist. Originally from Pennsylvania, she danced professionally with companies in DC, Baltimore, Phoenix, and NYC, performing work of renowned choreographers Cliff Keuter, Maida Withers, Doug Varone, Gary Masters, Ann Ludwig, Juliet Forrest, Wendy Osserman, and Mark DeGarmo. In 1993, she created her own collaborative company, Site Specific Danceworks, which continues as a pick-up company in Valdosta GA. Her choreography has been professionally presented at Dance Theatre Workshop, NYC, Dance in the Desert Festivals, NV, the DC 13th Annual Improvisation Festival, as well in numerous collegiate, conference, and site specific venues across the USA. She holds a MFA from Arizona State University, a MEd from Temple University, and a BS in Art Education from Kutztown University
Catherine is currently an Associate Professor at Valdosta State University, Valdosta, GA. Here she spearheaded the development of the BFA Dance degree, and in 2008-09, received the University and College of the Arts “Faculty Excellence in Teaching” Awards. Her academic research in dance science and somatics led to her study with Eastwest Somatics Institute and Sondra Fraleigh, who introduced her to “metamorphic dance” as a healing and performance modality. After completing her training in Shin Somatics, she earned ISMETA certifications as a RSMT/RSME. [Registered Somatic Therapist and Educator] She blends this information in her pedagogy, performance process, and in private practice.
H. Duke Guthrie
With degrees from the University of Georgia, Valdosta State College and Brooklyn College, Duke is an Associate Professor in the Theatre & Dance Area at Valdosta State University and Managing Director of Peach State Summer Theatre. As an actor, Duke’s favorite roles include Sheridan Whiteside in THE MAN WHO CAME TO DINNER, Benjamin Franklin in 1776, Alfred P. Doolittle in MY FAIR LADY and Horace Vandergelder in HELLO, DOLLY! As a director, Duke’s favorite productions include FOREVER PLAID; LOST IN YONKERS; ALL I REALLY NEED TO KNOW I LEARNED IN KINDERGARTEN; ARMS AND THE MAN and ALMOST, MAINE. Duke is Past- President of Georgia Theatre Conference and Chair of the Endowment Committee, a member of the Finance Committee and a former member of the Board of Directors of the Southeastern Theatre Conference. Before joining VSU’s faculty, Duke worked with a boutique general management firm based in New York City that specialized in touring productions. As a company and general manager there, he had the pleasure of working with such stars and celebrities as Chita Rivera, Sir Ian McKellen, Susan Anton, Sandy Duncan, Darlene Love, Gavin Creel, Jenn Gambatese, Rip Taylor and the Radio City Music Hall Rockettes.
Film: Mark Kiyak is an Emmy award film maker who ventured into creating his first dance film “Inmost Sway” with Catherine Schaeffer in 2007. This film serves as the setting for “Soul Descending.” The original film was created in three sites in Georgia and has been expanded into a political commentary, entitled “Blessed are the Peacemakers.” Professor Kiyak currently teaches film at the State University of New York in Fredonia.
Author: Sondra Fraleigh is founding director of Eastwest Somatics Institute for Dance and Movement Studies, featuring her original Shin Somatics® therapy, Land to Water Yoga, and metamorphic dance trainings. She is a professor emeritus at State University of New York, a certified Feldenkrais® teacher, and the author of five books on dance and somatic practices. The spoken word text used in “Soul Descending” is drawn from her poetic writings in Butoh: Metamorphic Dance and Global Alchemy and Metaphysics in Motion.
Dancer: Summer Baldwin is a 2008 graduate of Valdosta State University’s Theatre and Dance program. She performs in the film duet “Inmost Sway,” as well as having danced in numerous collegiate and professional venues with Ms. Schaeffer. Summer currently lives and dances in NYC as a member of the "Fly By Night” aerial dance company.
"Light" (5:30)
Edinburgh Premiere
Choreography: Ana Luisa Johnson/ Music: Peter Gabriel Passion (Music for The Last Temptation of Christ, a film by Martin Scorsese)
Costum design: Ana Luisa Johnson/ Lighting design: Ana Luisa Johnson
Performer: Ana Luisa Johnson
Backdrop image: Curtsey of The Legacy Project. Image titled "The Great Picture"
Photographic composites by Clayton Spada
Influenced by photography and nature, choreographer/dancer, Ana Luisa Johnson will premiere her solo "Light". In order to create her style of dance for this choreography she literally had to stop dancing and look carefully at what ballet, flamenco and butoh did to her mind, body and soul. Then she realized that after having allowed them to enter, live and grow in her, contemporary dance was not ignored but nurtured. Performed by Ana Luisa Johnson, "Light" is elusive and mysterious. It is the force driving all life. It determines how we perceive everything we perceive in our existence.
Ana Luisa Johnson
Ana Luisa Johnson was born in Mexico in 1974, in the City of Matamoros in the State of Tamaulipas. She began her study of dance at the age of five in Mexico and continued in the United States and Spain. In Mexico she studied dance and piano at the Instituto Regional de Bellas Artes de Matamoros (IRBAM, Regional Institute of Fine Arts in Matamoros) under the artistic direction of Jaime Garza Salinas. At the age of eighteen she moved to California and continued her studies at the Imperial Russian Ballet School with Maria Taggart, the Cypress College Dance and Photography Departments, the Boston Ballet School and at Nouveau chamber Ballet with Ms. Lois Ellyn. Currently she is continuing her studies with ballet master Stefan Wenta, and is a student of Flamenco Theory under Jose Tanaka. She is grateful to all of her teachers (the list is long) who have shared their knowledge and passion with her. Ana Luisa began choreographing and performing her solo dance works at the age of thirteen, and became a professional dancer at the age of nineteen. She has studied Ballet, Modern and Contemporary, Jazz, Flamenco, and Mexican Folkloric dance, and has developed her own style of Belly dance with Egyptian influence. She has been a dancer for the Taggart Ballet Theater Company, a soloist for Nouveau Chamber Ballet, and Ballet Turning Circle Company, and has also danced with various Flamenco groups. Her choreographic work "Ghost of El Toro" was published in the book "The Edge of Air" by The Legacy Project. Ana Luisa's dance instruction experience includes teaching ballet at the Imperial Russian Ballet School in the City of Tustin and the Imperial Dance Studio in the City of Brea. She has also taught for The Latino Literacy Project and the Annual Dance Workshop at Raymond Elementary School in the City of Fullerton. What makes Ana Luisa unique in dance is that she can perform both traditional and contemporary styles in several different genres. She believes that respecting tradition and having an open mind for the contemporary has helped her to become the artist she is now. Her research and study of dance is a lifelong mission. As a photographer, Ana Luisa's work has been published in Photography in Focus, The Basic Darkroom Book textbooks, and Punto de Encuentro magazine. She directed and performed in the video "Ghost of El Toro" presented at the Irvine Fine Arts Center. She did the choreography and performance for "The Sacrifice" video presented at a number of venues around the world, including the California Museum of Photography in Riverside, the Vancouver Film Festival, and the Rooftop Film Festival in New York. She is a recipient of both photography and dance scholarships. In 2008 she had the honor to be a guest artist for the Choi Seung-hee Dance Festival in Hongcheon, South Korea under the artistic direction of Chil Han.
"Polarity" (5:48)
Edinburgh Premiere
Choreography: Susana B. Williams/ Music: composed by FC Kahuna
Costume: Francesca Luissi/ Lighting Design: Susana B. Williams
Performer: Susana B. Williams
Susana B. Williams/ Photographer: Carlos A. Arriola
Susana B. Williams is co-founder and current director of DANCE-FORMS PRODUCTIONS and THE BLUE GRASS STATE INTERNATIONAL DANCE FESTIVAL. She initiated Danceforms’ "THE INTERNATIONAL CHOREOGRAPHERS' SHOWCASE" in 1994 to present original works by emerging, professional, and distinguished choreographers at prestigious international events.
On May 5, 2003 Williams received the Honorable Order of Kentucky Colonels the highest honor awarded by the Commonwealth of Kentucky for her work as ambassador of good will and fellowship around the world, as well as for her contributions to Kentucky and her special achievements in the art of dance and choreography.
Williams is one of a selected group chosen from the United States to serve on the Nijinsky Awards 2002 Experts Committee. The Nijinsky Awards Gala, officiated by her Royal Highness Caroline Princess of Hanover was held at Salle des Princes, Grimaldi Forum in Monte Carlo, Monaco on December 14, 2002. On April 4, 2008 Williams served on the panel of two dance experts auditioning the works submitted for the Choreographers’ Fellowship awarded by the Tennessee Commission for the Arts. Williams has been an external reviewer for appointment, promotion, and tenure of candidates pursuing positions for the Department of Modern Dance at the University of Utah, the Department of Theatre and Dance at the University of Alabama, the Department of Modern Dance at the University of Texas, the University of Maryland, Towson University.
With Dance-Forms Productions she presented her work in more than 1,000 professional presentations including performances at The Kentucky Center in Louisville, Kentucky, Theatre de la Danse Golovine in Avignon, France, Centre de Danse du Marais and Le Regard du Cygne in Paris, France, Artecentro and Centro Cultural "Miguel Angel Asturias" in Guatemala City, Teatro de la Danza of the Fine Arts Institute in México City, the Vienna Festival in Vienna, Austria, the Youth Theater in Vilnius, and the Drama Theater in Kaunas, Lithuania, Proyecto Cultural El Sitio in Antigua, Guatemala, Teatro del Estado in Xalapa, Veracruz, México, Schouwburg Amstelveen in Amstelveen, Holland, The International Dance Fair NRW 2000 in Essen, Germany, the Monaco Dance Forum in Monte Carlo, Monaco, The Edinburgh International Festival Fringe in Edinburgh, Scotland for nine consecutive years, the World Dance Conferences in Athens, Greece, the Universtiy of Dance Festival at Giovinazzo di Bari in Italy, Teatro Pedro Díaz in Córdoba and Teatro Netzahualcoyotl in Tlacotalpan, Veracruz, México, the Youth Theater in Novi Sad and the Belgrade Drama Theater in Serbia, the Montenegrin National Theater in Podgorica, Montenegro, Le Mercat de les Flors in Barcelona and Sala Cuarta Pared, Teatro de Madrid in Madrid, Spain, Teatro Nacional Manuel Bonilla in Tegucigalpa, Honduras, ArteDanse in Biel, Switzerland.
"Ternion" (7:00)
Premiered on June 13, 2010 Liverpool City Steps Festival
Choreography: Holly Noble / Music: Chris Clarke
Costumes: Holly Noble/ Lighting Design: Holly Noble
Performers: Holly Noble (August 9, 11, 13) and Brett Murray (August 10, 12, 14)
Holly Noble
Holly Noble trained at The Arts Educational School in Tring and at Laban Conservatoire in Greenwich predominantly in Ballet and Contemporary. Holly has had a diverse and interesting career in Theatre, TV and Film working as a freelance dancer and choreographer. Holly has worked with choreographers Ashley Wallen and Lynne Page, as well as working with Sadlers Wells, H2 Dance, MicroProductions and Combination Dance Company. Holly has also worked with National Youth Music Theatre and The Royal Philharmonic Orchestra as a classical singer, and is currently working as a Sadlers Wells Dance Artist. Holly founded Antique Dances in October 2009 and their first performances at Resolution! in January 2010 received favorable reviews. In 2010, Holly will be working through a research and development phase with the company, before choreographing four new pieces for the company which will be premiered at London and Edinburgh Fringe.
Brett Murray
Brett Murray started his dancing career at a young age studying Ballet and Musical Theatre. In 2007 Brett went to study at Laban to train further within contemporary dance. While in Laban Brett worked with Internationally recognized choreographers Charles Linehan and Random Dance Company's Kerry Nicholls on a piece that has toured London and Malta. He also worked with acclaimed British choreographer Gary Lambert on a Cunningham based project. Brett appeared as a dancer in London fashion week, which combined fashion knowledge with dance and image. Brett has recently premiered Antique Dances piece "Ternion" at Liverpool City Steps Festival and Cloud festival gaining stunning reviews. Brett wishes to eventually move into a choreographic based role and will begin working on a piece for Antique Dances later on in the year.
"Windows Within" (8:00)
Premiered on May 12, 2006 at the Saville Theater in San Diego, CA
Choreography: Joei R. Waldron / Music: composed by Sia
Costumes: Joei R Waldron and Hunee Dibble/ Lighting Design: Rob Norberg
Performers: Kristopher D. Ross and Jeannine Torres
A prolific, award-winning company, Axxiom Dance Collective presents original works of dance. Axxiom was founded in 2002 by Joei R. Waldron and has quickly built a reputation for creating work that is unique, epic and meaningful. Waldron has created many dances for the company, including Windows Within (2005) which explores the inner relationship of two men, Melodrama (2004), created in collaboration with hip-hop recording artist Juice, Strife (2006), which examines family relations, and Awet (2005), which was described by San Diego dance critic Kris Eitland, as an "ambitious well directed look back at the Rwanda Genocide of 1994". In addition to Waldron veteran company dancers Marq’ues Monroe and Kristopher D. Ross have created works praised for their creativity and attention to detail. Monroe’s work “Running from Evolution” received rave reviews at the 3rd Annual Intimate Evening of Dance and Ross’s “As you Stand Before Me, Can you See Yourself?” was praised for it’s creative mesh of the music and choreography by Kris Eitland.
Joei R. Waldron
Since moving to California in 1999, Joei R. Waldron has been making his mark with his unique style of choreography. From sultry hip hop pieces to contemporary dances based on true human stories, Waldron's choreography has touched a wide breath of subjects and moods. Waldron's dances have been acclaimed for their "rhythmic fusion of modern, funk and hip-hop" (Luellen Smiley, Del Mar Times) and for being “ambitious and well directed” (Kris Eitland, San Diego Dance Critic). In addition Waldron's annual dance concert “Intimate Evening of Dance,” for which he directs and produces, has received rave reviews by the San Diego dance critics. Waldron's works have been commissioned by Sea World San Diego, Six Flags Magic Mountain, The International Dance Festival of San Diego, hip hop recording artist Juice and violinist and songstress La Tonya Peoples. In addition to that Waldron has held faculty positions at San Diego City College, Southwestern College, Riverside College, El Camino College, O’Farrell High School, and City Honors High School. Waldron is the founder and artistic director of Axxiom Dance Collective, which is a San Diego based dance-company. Since 2002, Waldron has grown Axxiom into one of the premiere dance companies in San Diego. Waldron's choreography has been seen at the Arizona Dance Festival, Collaborations VI, Celebrate Dance Festival, Boulevard3 Choreographers Challenge, The Movement, Emerge Contemporary Dance Concert, Young, Gifted and Black Choreographers Showcase, and many others. Currently, Waldron is on faculty at Palomar College, directing and choreographing for Axxiom, and sitting on the panel for Emerge VI. Waldron is always looking to take his choreography to a new level by tackling all sorts of subjects no matter how controversial. Those that work with Waldron feed of his energy and passion for dance. Waldron holds a BS degree from Salisbury University and an MA from San Diego State University.
"The Aftermath" (12:00)
Premiered on November 5, 2009 at Armstrong Theatre in Colorado Springs
Choreography: Rosey Puloka / Music: Beams
Costumes: selected by Rosey Puloka
Performers: Rosey Puloka and Dolo McComb
Rosey Puloka
Rosey Puloka is from Boston, Massachusetts and grew up dancing for the Boston Youth Moves Dance Company. She then attended Marymount Manhattan College where she choreographed and danced for the dance troupe Soldiers of Hip Hop. Upon moving to Colorado to finish her studies at Colorado College she became an adjunct professor in advanced modern and hip hop at Pikes Peak Community College. During her studies she was awarded the prestigious Broadway Theatre League Award and has choreographed works for ACDFA along with many other faculty performances. Most recently she took her Rampart High School dance team to the State Championships for hip hop where she won first place for her work, which was a first in Colorado's history. This upcoming summer she will be choreographing at the Taipei Artist Village and teaching at the Colorado College Extraordinary Summer Dance Festival.
Dolo McComb
Dolo McComb has been dancing since the age of six, beginning with tap dance and musical theater. As a young dancer she trained at the Ormao Center for Contemporary Dance where she also performed with their Youth Ensemble as well as Junior and Senior Repertory groups. Her first guest appearance with Ormao Dance Company in 2006 was Tiffany Tinsley Week's piece titled Flourish. McComb has also performed with the Composite Dance Group, founded by Danika Bielek, and was formerly a member of the Peak Ballet Theater's Youth Performing Group, where she studied with Megan Yacko, Gillian Kulikowski, David Taylor, and Patrizia Herminjard. McComb is currently at Colorado College where she is pursuing a degree in dance and will be dancing in the Taipei Artist Village this spring as an artist in residence.
"Asslema/Beslema" (6:30)
Premiered on January 24, 2010 at Green Space in New York, NY
Choreography: Brittany Antle/ Music: Gustavo Santaolalla and Osvaldo Golijov
Costumes: selected by Brittany Antle
Performer: Lauren Kime
Lauren Kime performing Brittany Antle's Asslema/Beslema
Hailing originally from Kentucky, Brittany Antle graduated with honors, receiving a B.F.A. from the University of South Florida. While pursing her undergraduate degree, she performed in France and Tunisia, Africa. Brittany's mentors include luminaries Michael Foley, Jennifer Archibald, and Doug Varone. Her work has been featured in the University of South Florida’s Faculty Spring Dance Concert, as well as the American College Dance Festival, Four Days of Dance Festival, Mosaic, New Grounds, Spoke the Hub, Depot Dances, and the Dumbo Dance Festival in New York. Brittany Antle is currently a member of Mark Lamb Dance, JLOC Collective, and employed in the management department of the Bill T. Jones/Arnie Zane Dance Company.
Lauren Kime was born and raised in Northern Virginia, where she began taking dance classes at the age of seven. After graduating Magna Cum Laude from the University of South Florida with a B.S. in Political Science and Dance, Lauren moved to New York City where she began working with Jennifer Archibald, founder of ArchDance. Most recently she was a featured dancer in several hip-hop music videos as well as performing as a soloist in showcases the Dumbo Dance Festival and Depot Dances. Lauren is currently a dancer and a creative associate for Brittany Antle Dance, JLOC Collective, Sarah Council Projects, and the Lauren Hale Dance Company.
"Break-Brake-(br)Ache" (4:30)
Edinburgh Premiere
Choreography: Mary A. Chase/ Music: Eric Ian Walker
Costumes: selected by Mary A. Chase
Performer: Mary A. Chase
Mary A. Chase
Mary A. Chase is the Director of Dance at McCallum Fine Arts Academy in Austin, TX. Chase began dancing in 1981 in Chicago, IL and continued her dance training in the St. Louis area from 1982-1996. She holds a Masters of Fine Arts in Dance from the University of Texas at Austin, Bachelors of Fine Arts in Dance choreography and performance from the University of Illinois and a Certificate of Laban Movement Analysis (C.M.A.) and Bartenieff Fundamentals (BF) from the Laban Institute in New York City.
For the last decade Chase has performed and her work has been produced in twelve States and internationally in Austria, Greece, Guatemala, Indonesia, and now Scotland. A great deal of Chase’s creative research has been studying autobiographic and ethnographic female solo performance. Though her creative focus has been performing solo work—over fifteen in the last twelve years—she has had the opportunity to work with and perform the works of acclaimed artists such as Claire Porter, Beverly Blossom, Paul Zmolek, Josephine Garibaldi, Holly Williams, David Justin, Walter Kennedy, Pat Knowles, Sarah Daniels, E.E. Balcos, David Ollington and Vera Orlock.
Chase’s Laban background colors her teaching as much as her performing. With a passionate pursuit of the body moving integrated and dynamically in space, she has taught contemporary technique, dance sciences and somatics at Kansas State University (2001-2004) Momentum Arts Academy in Seattle, WA(2005-2006) and at the University of Texas (2006-2009). In 2007-2008 Chase was the Program Coordinator for the American Ballet Theatre Summer Intensive, where she continues to teach today.
"And My Arms Shall Never Get Tired" (9:00)
Edinburgh Premiere
Choreographer: Winifred R.Harris/ Music: Land Sounds
Costume: Winifred R. Harris
Performer: Winifred R.Harris
Winifred R. Harris
Winifred R. Harris, a multi-faceted artist, teacher, and community activist. As a choreographer, she consciously balances the inherently beautiful escapism of dance and the social realities that form today’s aesthetic and cultural values. She enjoys working with fantasies and dreams, as well understanding and taking responsibility for issues grounded in reality. In short, Ms. Harris is a visionary who creates art as conversation, a connective tissue to the world, and a means to see beyond what we think of as "limits." Her work is a strong balance of technical prowess and expression through gesture.
Ms. Harris began her training under the guidance of Denver’s critically acclaimed Cleo Parker Robinson. She then went on to dance professionally for Cleo Parker Robinson Dance Ensemble for 10 years, followed by the Dallas Black Dance Theater, and she also enjoyed a solo stint in New York and abroad during that time.
In October 1991, Ms. Harris relocated and made her home in Los Angeles, founding the critically lauded and award-nominated Winifred R. Harris’ BETWEENLINES, a contemporary modern dance company. During the past fifteen years of Ms. Harris’ work as a choreographer, she has garnered special notice from both the Los Angeles Times and the California Arts Council for LA Cultural Affairs.
In recognition of her dedication and commitment in bringing dance to underprivileged youth through her teaching efforts within the Los Angeles community, Ms. Harris has received several awards from the Mayor of the City of Los Angeles. Ms. Harris has developed a significant body of work throughout past years, not only for her own company, but also for a variety of college and professional companies alike. She has also choreographed for the stage with her involvement in the Poetic Opera and the original opera Testimony.
Her choreography has been seen all over the United States as well as internationally. Last year the company performed in Montenegro and Greece. An exceptional teacher, Ms. Harris has been on staff at Dallas Black Dance Theater, the Colorado State Ballet and has also been on the dance faculty, and/or taught master classes and workshops at various universities and studios throughout the country, including Cal State Los Angeles, Northridge and Long Beach, Orange County Performing Arts High School, Spellman College in Atlanta, Georgia, and several others. Through her company, Winifred R. Harris’ BETWEENLINES, Ms. Harris continues to be active in her environment, teaching at LA County women’s, children’s, and family shelters and for community organizations throughout the metro area, including The Heart Project and City of Peace.
An Invitation from the Director
Dear Choreographers,
On August 7, 2010 a group of distinguished choreographers will travel to Edinburgh to be featured in "THE 53rd INTERNATIONAL CHOREOGRAPHERS' SHOWCASE," a presentation of DANCE-FORMS PRODUCTIONS, for The Edinburgh Festival Fringe being held in Edinburgh, Scotland.
This exciting trip offers choreographers an excellent opportunity to present their work, to network with directors, producers, other artists, (hopefully to negotiate new engagements!), and to earn a share of the revenue from ticket sales of five performances.
The Edinburgh Festival literally draws thousands of people from all across Europe and other parts of the world. The festival is a thrilling extravaganza of hundreds of artists performing dance, theater, mime, and music within the medieval setting of castles, courtyards, an outdoor cafes. This truly promises to be an unforgettable experience.
I invite choreographers who are willing to invest in themselves and who are interested in expanding their knowledge of other cultures, as well as promoting their work abroad. I invite choreographers who see this thrilling event as an opportunity to benefit their professional development.
You receive a complete production package, which includes: Five performances, Lighting, sound, technical assistance, a professional level of publicity, pre-show rehearsal arrangements, box office, printed materials, printed programs, and hotel accommodation based on two persons sharing twin bedded rooms with private bath/shower.
To find out how to qualify, and the investment required, call my office at (502) 222-2273. Remember, space is limited, please call right away. You may call from Monday through Saturday, between the hours of 9 A.M. and 9 P.M. Eastern Time.
After we have spoken be prepared to submit your professional resume, 4 full body pictures for publicity, program notes, and a VHS video with samples of your work. Remember, space is limited, so pick up the phone and contact us now! You may email us at any time. Our email is: danceformspro@aol.com
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Don't wait, if you have further questions, you can check our FAQ page, email us by clicking on danceformspro@aol.com or speak personally with me by calling (502) 222-2273.
I look forward to your participation, and welcoming you to the showcase.
Susana B. Williams
Director
DANCE-FORMS PRODUCTIONS
Welcome to Edinburgh
Auld Reekie: An olde Scottish name for Edinburgh which dates back to Victorian times. A reek is a thick fog which would engulf the city and was generated by the high concentration of coal-burning fires. All very Hound of the Baskervilles. The city's prize architecture has long been scrubbed clean of the after effects.
The Fringe is just one of several festivals that takes place in Edinburgh over the summer, but for many visitors it stands apart from the rest.
BBC Scotland's arts correspondent Pauline McLean explains why, "it's no accident that among the melee of Edinburgh's festivals, you'll find at least one circus. The owners of that big top may think they're The Greatest Show on Earth but actually, they're just a small part of it.
Just one of the 500 companies turning in a mere handful of the 14,108 performances taking place on the Edinburgh Fringe - truly the greatest show on earth.
This sprawling festival of everything from Shakespeare to stand-up is a far cry from the small alternative programme set up in 1947 to complement the Edinburgh International Festival.
Since then it has exploded, becoming far bigger (at least in terms of size and scale) than what was originally the main event. What's more, to many people, the Fringe is the Edinburgh Festival."
The Edinburgh Festival has had a triumphant year (2008), with more than one million visitors expected by the end of August - the highest number ever. The theater in particular has seen a renaissance, eclipsing the once-dominant comedy scene for excitement and box office returns. Ticket sales have increased across the board with more people flocking to see little-known productions, classical music and foreign films.
Susana B. Williams with Anand Perth and Sarasa Krishnan, Directors of the Temple of Fine Arts
Darla Johnson
Susana B. Williams with the directors, dancers and musicians from the Temple of Fine Arts
Choreographers Alan Greig and Peter Kyle attended performance of Danceforms' "The 42nd International Choreographers' Showcase
Mikhail Baryshnikov and the White Oak Dance Project dancers
Lovers of dance flocked to performances of American dance from the 1960s and 1970s by Mikhail Baryshnikov - one of the most celebrated dancers of the last 25 years -and his White Oak Dance Project.
Mikhail Baryshnikov has turned to America's post-modern choreographers for his latest White Oak Dance Project showcase (at the Edinburgh Festival 13-16 August, 2001). He took a fresh look at the radical dance ideas of the Sixties and Seventies that he missed before he defected to the United States; the past is indeed another country. He co-directed the PASTForward programme with David Gordon, who was, and still is, one of the postmodernist movement's sanest iconoclasts. Their aim was to purge dance of all but the basics - whatever they turned out to be. Baryshnikov and seven colleagues re-enact those earlier experiments, with film from then and now. Living alternative history, danced by a ballet legend who can make standing still fascinating.
Legendary dancer Merce Cunningham stars in a John Cage work
Merce Cunningham : Fifty Years
Quotes By Merce:
"There's no thinking involved in my choreography...I don't work through images or ideas, I work through the body...If the dancer dances, which is not the same as having theories about dancing or wishing to dance or trying to dance, everything is there. When I dance, it means: this is what I am doing."
"...and then I read Einstein by pure coincidence. He said there are no fixed points in space and I thought, well, that's perfect. That, as far as I was concerned, is about stage space. There aren't any fixed points. Wherever you are ... could be a center. Well that's a Buddhist thought, of course -- wherever you are is the center, as well as where everybody else is. But that seemed to me quite marvelous, and enlarging."
"My work has always been 'in process.' Finishing a dance has always left me with an idea, often slim in the beginning, for the next dance. I do not think of dance as an object, rather a short stop on the way."
Alexandra Milne and Mauro de Candia
Photo by Scott Belding
Nejla Y. Yatkin
Photo by Carlos A. Arriola
"people ask where the choreographers of the future are. I'm telling you, some of them were here."
-David Mead, Critical Dance.com
Reviewing "The 29th International Choreographers' Showcase, August 2005.
"The International Choreographers enjoy the difficulty of their brilliant choreography. In the most intricate flow of ever changing combinations, they dance at the very edge of possibility and with a fullness of being that's rare anywhere, anytime." Susana B. Williams
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