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Dance West In Concert April 23-25, 2010

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Dance West performs, One Singular Sensation, their inaugural concert in the new ACMA Performing & Visual Arts Center under the direction of Artistic Director Julane Stites.

This year’s concert showcases the bright and diversified talent our training program develops. Brenda Buffalino’s complex tap rhythms, off-set the wild west ballet of “Billy the Kid” choreographed by Jason Davis.  Terry Brock transfers the legacy of Eleanor Powell’s brilliant tap artistry to a trio of terpsichorists!  Other works include “Ballroom”, choreographed in part by special guest artist Remos Reynosa;  the ever- popular Broadway section, with contributions from Broadway performer, Kent Zimmerman; an afro-carribbean modern composition by Les Watanabe; work by returning guest choreographer David Ward, as well as,  selections from the prolific artistic director, Julane Stites.

Tickets available in the ACMA Main Office March 3-19; starting March 20th at all TickesWest Outlets, by phone at 1-800-992-8499, or online at www.ticketswest.com

Evening Performances: Friday, April 23 & Saturday, April 24 7:30 p.m.
Matinee Performances: Saturday, April 24 & Sunday April 25 2:00p.m.

Ticket Prices:
Gala: $25 (Friday evening ONLY, ticket includes post concert reception)
Priority Seating: $18 (Evening concerts ONLY)
Adults: $15
Students: $10

The 2009 concert closed the first decade of Dance West. The company performed in theatres across the Portland metro area, including the Newmark Theatre and PCC Performing Arts Center, but never had a home theatre until 2010. This concert opens the company’s new performing home.

Many Dance West alums have moved on to perform in college and professionally. You can see where our alums are dancing in the Where Are They Now? alumni pages.

VIP Gala Opens ACMA Performing & Visual Arts Center

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May 8 is the date to save for the opening of ACMA’s new Performing & Visual Arts Center.

Sure, there are a few events scheduled in the theatre in the weeks before May 8, but those are just shakedown cruises to get the new center ready to rock.

The day’s schedule looks like this, but we’ll add more detail when available:

10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Open House
6:00-7:30 p.m. VIP Reception
7:30-9:00 p.m. ticketed performances by ACMA students

Dance West Auditions: May 10

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Open Auditions for Dance West are scheduled for May 10. The auditions will be held at ACMA in dance studio portlable 7.

Time: TBA

ACMA Dance Recital June 4 & 5, 2010

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The annual ACMA Dance Recital will hit the stage at the new ACMA Performing & Visual Arts Center on June 4 and 5.

Dance West traditionally performs a small selection of pieces to open and close the recital, as well as provide breaks for other dance groups.

Last year’s recital on the Food Court stage was hot for both dancers and audience. Bottled water was was essential and fans were a welcome accessory. This year’s performance is a return to the ACMA campus, but in a brand new–and air-conditioned–facility. Say goodbye to the old Food Court stage!

There are over 400 seats in the theatre and three performances, so seating should be plentiful and performance times should meet everyone’s schedule.

More information to come on on ticket purchases.

Performance Times:
June 4 7:15 pm
June 5 3:00 and 7:15 pm

Dance West Performs At Rave In The Nave, April 10

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RAVE IN THE NAVE PERFORMING ARTS SERIES Presents DANCE WEST

(with the Eugene’s Upstart Crows )

Saturday, April 10th, 2010

7:30 PM

Christ Methodist Church

12755 NW Dogwood St

Portland, Or

Tickets $15 available @ the door

or call 503-646-1598 to hold

Festival Seating

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The 2010 National High School Dance Festival

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Hosted by The New World School of the Arts (Daniel Lewis, Dean of Dance), Miami, FL, the National High School Dance Festival brings together over 1500 high school students plus teachers, chaperones and dance professionals from across the United States and abroad for an action-packed four days of classes, workshops, performances and scholarship auditions.

Along with exciting Opening and Closing Ceremonies, the Festival features six Adjudicated Concerts (two evening Gala concerts, two late afternoon Showcase concerts and two mid-day informal concerts), including a concert dedicated to student choreography.

The Festival also offers a full day of Scholarship Auditions for college entrance and summer dance intensives. Attendees can choose from three days of over 200 Master Classes in subject areas including ballet, modern, jazz, tap, hip hop, musical theater, salsa, African, Pilates, Massage, Stretch, Injury Prevention, Nutrition and more.

An outstanding nationally and internationally renowned Festival Faculty is ready to inspire everyone, and live music adds excitement to the classes. In addition, there are Commercial Exhibitors, college admissions representatives, and Special Interest Workshops for faculty and students.

Dance West leaves on Tuesday, March 16, and enjoys Wednesday visiting the Miami area and the local arts scene prior to the Festival kicking off on Thursday.

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Leaving: 2009-03-16

Returning: 2009-03-21

The Festival and New World School of the Arts (Daniel Lewis, Dean of Dance) hosts over 1500 high school students plus teachers, chaperones and dance professionals from across the United States and abroad for an action-packed four days of classes, workshops, performances and scholarship auditions. Along with exciting Opening and Closing Ceremonies, the Festival features six Adjudicated Concerts (two evening Gala concerts, two late afternoon Showcase concerts and two mid-day informal concerts), including a concert dedicated to student choreography. The Festival also offers a full day of Scholarship Auditions for college entrance and summer dance intensives. Attendees can choose from three days of over 200 Master Classes in subject areas including ballet, modern, jazz, tap, hip hop, musical theater, salsa, African, Pilates, Massage, Stretch, Injury Prevention, Nutrition and more. An outstanding nationally and internationally renowned Festival Faculty is ready to inspire everyone, and live music adds excitement to the classes. In addition, there are Commercial Exhibitors, college admissions representatives, and Special Interest Workshops for faculty and students. Dance West leaves on Tuesday, March 16, and enjoys Wednesday visiting the Miami area and the local arts scene prior to the Festival kicking off on Thursday. Leaving: 2009-03-16 Returning: 2009-03-21

Oregon Symphony Musical Valentines Kids Concert

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Location: Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall
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Not all Valentines come in an envelope! This concert celebrates some of the things we love most. Selections include Copland’s music to Our Town and John Williams’ Happy Birthday Variations. The concert concludes with the unforgettable story of The Three Bears danced by Dance West.

Tickets available directly from The Oregon Symphony

Start Time: 14:00
Date: 2009-02-14 Valentine’s Day

MLK Celebration Concert

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Title: MLK Celebration Concert
Location: The Cedar Hills United Church of Christ
Description:

Dance West appears with choirs and other dancers in The Washington County Martin Luther King Day Celebration and Dedication of the Inter-Religious Action Network Peace Pole.

The Celebration and Dedication begin at 4:00 p.m.

The Cedar Hills United Church of Christ is located at
11695 SW Park Way
(Corner of Cedar Hills Blvd and SW Park Way)
Portland, Oregon 97225
Date: 2009-01-17

Choreography with Guest Artist Kent Zimmerman

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Title: Choreography with Guest Artist Kent Zimmerman
Location: ACMA Rehearsal Studios
Description: Kent Zimmerman returns to choreograph a special selection of Broadway dance numbers for Dance West to perform in ensemble. The Broadway selections are a hit of every yearly concert season. Audiences enjoy the familiar music and the production dance numbers.

Selections of the Broadway numbers will be seen at different performances, but the entire Broadway section will only be seen during the Dance West Spring Concert in April.
Start Date: 2009-01-04
End Date: 2009-01-09

Oregon Symphony Pink Lemonade Kids Series – Concert 2

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Title: Oregon Symphony Pink Lemonade Kids Series – Concert 2
Location: Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall
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Description: This is the second program in the Oregon Symphony’s three-concert Pink Lemonade Kids Series. Each concert in the series has a special theme related to the season of the year – December’s concert serves up a broad and delightful sampling of music for winter, Christmas and Hanukkah.

Kids Concerts are short performances – about an hour in length, without intermission – programmed specifically to appeal to young audiences ages 5-10. They’re an ideal way to introduce children to classical music.

Tickets: $12 to $43; at the Oregon Symphony Ticket Office, 923 SW Washington St., in downtown Portland. Ticket office hours are 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Friday. Tickets may also be purchased by phone at (503) 228-1353 or (800) 228-7343 during the same hours, at the concert hall box office starting two hours before the performance, or online at any time from the orchestra’s web site http://orsymphony.org/
Start Time: 14:00
Date: 2009-12-20