The Philadelphia Dance Company, or , will perform Oct. 21 as part of 天天吃瓜鈥檚 . The performance, which will be co-presented by the Ruth Page Dance Series, will take place at 7:30 p.m. in the Auditorium on the , 3701 W. Bryn Mawr Ave.
In addition to the Oct. 21 evening performance at 天天吃瓜, there will be a free preview performance for Northeastern students at 10 a.m. PHILADANCO will also present a master class at the on Oct. 20 for intermediate to advanced-level students. The events are funded in part by a grant from the .
PHILADANCO presents the highest quality of professional dance performance and improves the skills of emerging and professional dancers and choreographers in a nurturing environment, while increasing the appreciation of dance among its many communities. Across the nation and around the world, PHILADANCO is celebrated for its innovation, creativity and preservation of predominantly African-American traditions in dance. Recognized for its artistic integrity, superbly trained dancers and electrifying performances, PHILADANCO is committed to empowering youth with crucial development skills that facilitate achievement and success in the world of dance and everyday life.
The program includes:
鈥淏etween the Lines鈥
Choreographer: Francisco Gella
鈥淏etween the Lines鈥 is a work that was created and inspired by the architectural drawings of Frank Lloyd Wright, who himself was inspired by Beethoven鈥檚 lush compositions. Wright often stated that whenever he listened to Beethoven鈥檚 music he saw movement and design. The dance illustrates a certain architectural flair with more than a hint of romanticism while drawing influences from choreographic legend Gene Hill Sagan and the classical idiom.
鈥淎 Movement for Five鈥
Choreographer: Dawn Marie Bazemore
Inspired by the events surrounding the 鈥淐entral Park 5,鈥 this piece aims to uncover the structure of a community and socio-political system that failed to protect the lives of five innocent young boys living in Harlem in 1989.
鈥淔olded Prism鈥
Choreographer: Thang Dao
A full company work infusing the choreographic imagery of Thang Dao set to the hypnotic original music compilation by John Levis.
鈥淟补迟肠丑别诲鈥
Choreographer: Christopher L. Huggins
A pas de six, danced in the brilliant essence of Christopher Huggins鈥 amazing choreographic style, 鈥淟补迟肠丑别诲鈥 is about latching on to another body, soul and spirit. Though a fight to pull away, it is irresistible in finding new ways to latch on to each other even when trying to detach.
This performance is a part of the Jewel Box Series, an eight-concert professional performing arts series presented by Northeastern鈥檚 Office of Cultural Events.
Tickets are $25, $17.50 and $5 and can be purchased or by calling (773) 442-4636. are required.
The PHILADANCO master class will be held Oct. 20 from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. at
Ruth Page Center for the Arts, 1016 N. Dearborn St. in Chicago. Tickets are $20; free to Ruth Page School of Dance students.
