Informances/Workshops
Every Wednesday at 7 p.m. during the Dance Festival, a lecture/performance series aims to examine the roots and meaning behind diverse dance forms by contextualizing them in a demonstrative performance followed by a Q&A. The first two Informances will be preceded by a workshop on Tuesday evenings.
INFORMANCE 1 Flamenco Workshop
The workshop will concentrate on the rhythmic base of flamenco: the compas (rhythm) as expressed in palmas (clapping), and as applied to footwork, arms and hand movements. The workshops will introduce short choreographies based on the selected palo (theme) by the instructor, such as Bulerías, Tangos, or Seguiriyas. Open to dance lovers of all ages and abilities.
Tuesday, June 30th, 7:30-9 p.m. Cossitt North Studio; $10 at the door
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Grupo Flamenco María Vázquez
Enjoy a powerful evening of Spanish culture with authentic flamenco dance and live music by Sangria.
Wednesday, July 1, 7 p.m. Edith Kinney Gaylord Cornerstone Arts Center South Theater; $5 at the door
INFORMANCE 2 Spontaneous Sculptures Workshop
Co-taught by Scott Heron and HIJACK (Kristin Van Loon & Arwen Wilder)
HIJACK and Heron share improvisational dance games from the creation of their new piece. Join us for this fun, spontaneous way of exploring movement and dance. All levels of dance experience welcome.
Tuesday, July 7, 7:30-9 p.m. Cossitt Gym; $10 at the door
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Scott Heron + HIJACK
"one of the most enjoyable, language-defying performances I've seen in a long time" - Claudia LaRocco, New York Times
Wednesday, July 8, 7 p.m. Edith Kinney Gaylord Cornerstone Arts Center South Theater; $5 at the door
INFORMANCE 3 Dance on Film Screening: An evening of short dance films
Wednesday, July 15, 7 p.m. Edith Kinney Gaylord Cornerstone Arts Center South Theater. $5 at the door
Highlights of the 2009 Dance on Film Tour by the Dance Films Association will be showcased in this eclectic evening of international short dance films. View the complete movie schedule
In addition, filmmaker and alumna Mimi Cave will discuss her film Lello.
Lello explores a conversation-in-movement between mother and daughter. It addresses a mother's inability to appropriately support her daughter's needs, and comments on a daughter's reactions to an inconsistent parent. (11 min.)
Annual Gala Performances
A diverse, international line-up of professional dancers who make up our faculty celebrate an array of dance styles, energies, and ideas. New to the gala this year is former Martha Graham Company member Yuko Suzuki Giannakis who will perform the 1930’s Graham work Lamentation. Eric Handman will perform together with his wife, Pamela Geber, a dynamic Susan Marshyall piece. Returning artists include Intuit, an alumni dance company from San Francisco and the National Chu-Bei Senior High School dancers from Taiwan. CC alumni Sara Joel who will perform a bubble chair solo (If you don’t know what that is, you have to come to find out!) while 7 months pregnant, her second pregnant premier at the Faculty Gala!
Saturday, July 11 and Sunday, July 12, 7:30 p.m.
Armstrong Theater; $20, $10 w/CCID; $5 students
Young Artists Concert
This energetic performance will feature original choreographic works created during the intensive and performed by our festival participants. Come and discover the next generation of innovative dance makers.
Thursday, July 16, 7 p.m.
Edith Kinney Gaylord Cornerstone Arts Center South Theater; $5 at the door Did you know?
Colorado College Dance Festival dance technique classes are open to drop-in students. View our complete schedule of modern, ballet, flamenco, yoga, gyrokenesis, and much more. Pre-register and secure your spot by downloading the drop-in application today!
