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Celebrate Dance Month!
Special Classes/Workshops
Parties & Dances
March 28: INTERCAMBIO—Family World Dance with Logo Ligi
April 3: DENVER ENGLISH COUNTRY DANCE Friday, 8 - 11pm,
Berkeley Community Church, 3701 West 50th Ave., Denver (near Regis).
These exciting and flirtatious dances are the ones you see in the Jane
Austen movies. Open to all – no partner or previous experience needed. No lesson, but figures are taught as needed with easier dances at the
beginning leading up to more elegant and graceful dances by the end of
evening. $10 Adults, $6 teens/children, $25 Family Rate. 303-321-2262,
[email protected], denverenglishdance.com/.
Saturday, 11 am – 12:30 pm, East Boulder Community Center, 5660 Sioux
Dr., Boulder. Intercambio, a local non-profit whose mission is to build
understanding, respect and friendship across cultures through education and intercultural opportunities, has partnered with Logo Ligi, a West
African Drum & Dance Performance Group for these fun, family dance
classes. More info: intercambioweb.org.
March 30: BRIAH Danse MASTER CLASSES Monday, Contemporary
Class with Vincent Hardy, 1-3 pm and Graham Class with Jennifer DePaloPeterson, 3-5 pm, Dairy Center for the Arts Performance Space, 2590
Walnut St., Boulder 80302. Intermediate+ dancers welcome. $20/class.
949-254-0020, http://bit.ly/1M1YgeV.
6185 Arapahoe Ave., Boulder 80303. Everyone welcome! $7/person.
boulderdancecoalition.org.
April 1: MODERN DANCE CLASS with Mary Wohl Haan/HAAN
Dances—All Levels Wednesday, 5:45-7 pm, Community Dance Collec-
April 12: BALLROOM DANCING to Susan Rogers and her Exuberant Quartet Sunday, Lesson 1 pm, Dancing 2 -5 pm, Avalon Ballroom,
April 8, 22 & 29: WEDNESDAY WALTZ ETCETERA with DJ Frank
Vernon Two dance lessons 7 pm, dancing 8 - 10 pm, Avalon Ballroom,
tive, 2020B 21st St., Boulder 80302. Info: 303-494-6396, wohaan@cybox.
com, HaanDances.com. FREE!
6185 Arapahoe Ave., Boulder 80303. $15/person, $10/students. boulderdancecoalition.org.
April 10-12: AIRCAT AERIAL ARTS—Tricks, Flips & Drops on Hammocks Workshop Friday-Sunday, Boulder Circus Center, 4747 N. 26th
St., 80301. Info: aircat.net/Aerial/Workshops.html.
April 11: CONTACT IMPROVISATION—Harnessing Momentum
with Alicia Grayson Saturday, 9:30 am - 12:30 pm, Boulder Circus Cen-
ter, 4747 N. 26th St., Boulder 80301. Explore how using momentum
supports surprise, releases us from planning and opens us to the wonder of spontaneity in the dance, collaborating with the forces of gravity so our dancing is free and graceful. Registration: 303- 653-3969,
[email protected]. Info: tumblebones.com.
April 16 & 17: COLORADO SPRINGS DANCE THEATRE—Scholarship & Master Clases with PERIDANCE Thursday, Jazz, 4:30 pm and
Friday, Cont. Ballet, 4:40 pm, Russell Middle School Gym, 3825 Montebello Dr. W, Colorado Springs 80918. Each year, CSDT hosts the Young
Dancers Scholarship Competition for Jazz and the Esther Geoffrey Scholarship Competition for Ballet. All ages welcome! Scholarships available
to ages 11-18. Reserve space in advance: $25/class or $45 combined.
http://bit.ly/1vUuvKL.
April 17 - 19: AIRCAT AERIAL ARTS—Aerial Yoga Teacher Training Level 1, Friday-Sunday, Boulder Circus Center, 4747 N. 26th St.,
80301. Come and join us in the fastest growing movement discipline in
the world! We offer a 3 day Level 2 Aerial Yoga Teacher Training and 4
day Level 2, and have trained over 300 people from around the world!
aircat.net/Aerial/Aerial_Yoga.html.
April 18: MEGAN YALKUT/HAMSA ARTS—Intro to Belly Dance
Workshop Saturday, 2 - 4 pm, Hamsa Arts, 1919 Spruce St., Boulder
80302. An introduction to the fun and beautiful art of belly dance. Preregistration recommended, but walk-ins welcome if space available. $20,
hamsadesign.com/dance.
Rosangela Silvestre
April 20-23 ROSANGELA SILVESTRE—Orixa Movement & Silvestre Workshops various times, Monday, Bella Diva Dance Studio, 4309 E.
Mississippi Ave., Glendale, CO 80246; Tuesday, Canto Do Galo Capoeira,
910 Santa Fe Dr, Studio 1, Denver 80204; Wednesday, A Place to B Studio, 1750 30th St #64, Boulder 80301; Thursday, location TBD. For details, contact [email protected] or check SambaColorado.com.
April 17: RETRODANCE 8 - 11pm, Berkeley Community Church, 3701
West 50th Ave., Denver (near Regis). Like your grandparents’ barn dance
without the barn — old-time squares & reels, maybe a polka or a contra
as well - totally retro! $9, retrodance.org/.
April 18: SWING DANCE PARTY with After Midnight Jazz Sextet Saturday, Swing lesson 7 pm, dancing 8 - 11 pm, Avalon Ballroom,
6185 Arapahoe Ave., Boulder 80303. $15/person, $10/students. boulderdancecoalition.org.
April 24, 25, and 26: BOULDER INTERNATIONAL FOLK DANCERS (BIFD)—Annual Ahmet Lüleci Turkish Folk Dances Workshop
April 25: FIT FEET—Fitness for your Feet! Saturday, 10-11:30 am,
Diamond Fitness, 361 2nd Ave., Ste. 202, Niwot. Keep your feet strong,
supple and nimble so you can fully enjoy all the dance activities you love
to do. Info & register: 303-449-3111, Diamondfitness.biz.
April 25: INTERCAMBIO—Family World Dance with Logo Ligi Sat-
urday, 11 am – 12:30 pm, Civic Area, Downtown Boulder, near Boulder
Museum of Contemporary Art, 175013th St., Boulder (with BMoCA’s Dia
Del Nino). Intercambio, a local non-profit whose mission is to build understanding, respect and friendship across cultures through education
and intercultural opportunities, has partnered with Logo Ligi, a West
African Drum & Dance Performance Group for these fun, family dance
classes. More info: intercambioweb.org.
April 25: MEGAN YALKUT/HAMSA ARTS—Intro to Persian Classical Dance Saturday, 2 – 4 pm, Hamsa Arts, 1919 Spruce St,. Boulder
April 26: BELLY DANCE BASICS WORKSHOP with master teacher
Sheikha Sunday, 10:30 am-1:30 pm, Kakes Studios, 2115 Pearl St, Boul-
Dance parties at the Avalon
DANCE MONTH Twelve years ago, Dance Bridge, a leadership, resource and service organization for Boulder dancers and the community
launched “Celebrate Dance Month.” Now in its twelfth year, it helps market dance all around Colorado with this event calendar covering local
dance companies and venues, artists, teachers, special classes and workshops, performances and dances, open to the community. Check listing
for details and also boulderarts.org for an online version.
der 80302. Get a taste of belly dancing as you enjoy the moves that were
made for the female body! Good for all ages. Great overall conditioning. Pre-registration recommended. Hip scarves available to borrow. $25.
720-530-6555 or ShimmyWithSheikha.com.
May 2: CONTACT IMPROVISATION, The DeLIGHT of Flying with
Alicia Grayson Saturday, 9:30 am -12:30 pm, Boulder Circus Center,
4747 N. 26th St., Boulder 80301. Intermediate/advanced level. Learn
new tools for creating lightness and ease in your ability to fly. Discover
and practice specific techniques for navigating the descent to the floor
from any level. Registration & info: 303- 653-3969, aliciaggrayson@
gmail.com. tumblebones.com.
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Friday –Sunday, Sodal Hall at the Avalon, 6185 Arapahoe Rd., Boulder
80303. All levels welcome. Á la carte pricing for each session & Saturday
night dance party. More info: visit boulderifd.org/.
80302. Pre-registration recommended but walk-ins welcome if space
available. Learn Persian classical dance, a completely unique form of
Middle Eastern dance - includes exquisite arm and hand gestures and
graceful poses, with playful shoulder movements, soft hip undulations,
and traveling steps.. $20. All levels welcome. hamsadesign.com/dance.
Megan Yalkut and Hamsa Arts
April 2015 Calendar of Events
Events and programs for Boulder’s
twelfth annual Celebrate Dance Month.
Mary Wohl Haan
Dance Bridge Coordinator
[email protected]
303-441-4391
www.boulderarts.org/dance-bridge
www.boulderarts.org/dance-bridge
A project of the City of Boulder Office of Arts and Culture
Sponsored by Dance Bridge
Photo: Hannah Kahn Dance Company dancer Kimberly Chmielewski
Special Events
Concerts/Performances
March 27: DANCE ANYWHERE 2 pm, Wherever you are - just dance!
March 27 & 28: 3rd LAW DANCE/THEATER & BOULDER BACH
FESTIVAL—Bach Uncaged Friday & Saturday, 7pm, Dairy Center
What if the world stopped to dance? This world-wide event happens in
different times zones simultaneously. Can you help make it happen here
in Colorado? Info: danceanywhere.org/.
March 27 – April 4: Second Annual BOULDER
ARTS WEEK All over Boulder dancers and artists
will be out in force as we celebrate what a great arts
town & destination Boulder is. Calendar/Schedule:
boulderartsweek.org.
April 10: WILD Summit – Women Inspiring Leadership Development Friday, 9am-12pm, Westminster/Denver Marriott, 7000 Church
Ranch Blvd., Westminster 80021. Boulder dance artist Nancy Cranbourne
is a guest panelist for the “The Art and Science of Making Confident
Decisions” Breakout Session. Info & Registration: http://bit.ly/1EaeGT1.
For info on The Women’s Council CU/Leeds School of Business: leedswomenscouncil.org/.
for the Arts, 2590 Walnut St., Boulder 80302. 3rd Law Dance/Theater
is joined by electric violinist Zachary Carrettin and electric keyboardist
Marcia Schirmer in a newly created work. Musicians and dancers juxtapose and integrate Bach’s music with the mystical interludes by American
composer John Cage. Tix $15-20, tickets.thedairy.org/Online/bachuncaged. Part of 2nd annual Boulder Arts Week! boulderartsweek.org.
March 27-29: COLORADO BALLET—Peter and the Wolf Friday -
Sunday, June Swaner Gates Concert Hall, Newman Center for the Performing Arts, University of Denver, 2344 E. Iliff Ave., Denver 80210. Irresistible family adventure with Prokofiev’s familiar music, vibrant costumes,
lively dancing and a spirited narration of the classic children’s story. The
production opens with a special performance of Violin Concerto No.1,
choreographed by Clark Tippet, music by Max Bruch. coloradoballet.org/
performances/peter-and-the-wolf
Joanna Rotkin and Laura Ann Samuelson
April 11: THE MAIN EVENT­—Dance throughout the library 10 am
Boedecker Theater, Dairy Center for the Arts, 2590 Walnut St., Boulder
80302. April is also Parkinson’s Awareness Month. Come see a screening of the award-winning documentary, Capturing Grace, followed by a
special presentation of the local Dance for Parkinson’s Program. Now
in its second year, the program run by former professional dancer Viki
Bromberg Psihoyos leads people with Parkinson’s through a specially designed dance class at The Dairy. Film Tix: $11, $8, $6 at thedairy.org. A
trailer of the film can be viewed at capturinggracefilm.com.
April 24-May 3: NATIONAL DANCE WEEK
Check the site for
what else is happening around our region and across our country.
nationaldanceweek.org/.
April 26: SCHIFF DANCE COLLECTIVE—Annual Dance-A-Thon
Sunday, 1:30 – 5:30pm, Avalon Ballroom, 6185 Arapahoe Ave., Boulder
80303. Funds raised from the Dance-a-thon go towards organizational
expenses: space/theater rental, costumes, outreach programs, scholarships, and artist fees. To take part in the Dance-a-thon or sponsor a
dancer please contact us [email protected]. Info: http://bit.
ly/1Bznlg3.
April 29: INTERNATIONAL DANCE DAY (WORLD DANCE DAY)
Celebrated each year world-wide since 1982 - to heighten the awareness
of dance and its contributions to our culture. danceday.cid-portal.org/.
April 30 DEADLINE: CALL FOR SUBMISSIONS—Presenting Denver Perspectives, Vol. 1 A compilation of artists/dancers/choreogra-
phers/poets/authors/musicians/painters/philosophers conveying their
unique perspectives on the premier issue’s theme: ENTANGLE. Looking
for visual imagery, video, music, poetry, prose and any other electronic mash-up that seeks to provide perspective and entry into the Front
Range’s world of physical locomotion and all that it means to ENTANGLE.
Final format - an electronic booklet media mash-up… Questions at info@
presentingdenver.org. Full submission guidelines at presentingdenver.
org/Perspectives.html.
April 11 & 12: CANYON CONCERT BALLET—Snow White Saturday, 7 pm & Sunday, 2 pm, Lincoln Center Performance Hall, 417 West
Magnolia, Fort Collins, CO 80521. 970-221-6730, [email protected], Tix:
LCTIX.com.
April 12: UNIVERSITY of COLORADO DANCE TEAM—Spring
Dance Showcase Sunday, 6:30 pm, Dairy Center for the Arts, 2590 Walnut St., Boulder 80302. Features the talented dancers that you see on the
sidelines at CU games in a large variety of dance styles from contemporary to tap. Tix: $15, tickets.thedairy.org/Online/cu-dance.
April 16-25: IMPACT DANCE COMPANY’S—Ways of Knowing
Thursday - Saturday, 6:30 & 8 pm, Sunday 2 p.m., Historic Creative Community Center, 200 Mathews St. Fort Collins, CO 80524. Now in their
20th Anniversary Season, the concert features choreography by Judy
Bejarano, art installation by Lisa Morgan and Bryan Nydegger. impactdancecompany.com.
mal performance, Friday, 5 pm, Airborne Gymnastics & Dance, 1816 Boston Ave., Longmont 80501. Showcasing dances from our Team competitive season along with pieces from our dance & gym performing groups
and also some student work. Free and open to the public. [email protected], airbornegym.com/.
April 21 & 22: DENVER BALLET THEATRE—Coppélia Tuesday &
Wednesday, 10:30 am & 6:30 pm, PACE Center, 20000 Pikes Peak Ave.,
Parker 80138. Coppelia tells the tale of an inventor, Dr. Coppelius, who
has made a life-size dancing doll. Special group price for school groups
interested in attending one of the 10:30 am performances: phone Bill at
the PACE Center Box Office: 303-805-6800, http://bit.ly/1F2azph. Info:
dbtacademy.com.
April 24 & 25: CU DANCE CONCERT—Fresh Friday & Saturday, 7:30
pm, Charlotte York Irey Theatre, Department of Theatre/Dance, CU Boulder Campus. This is an informal showing of works by student choreographers in the CU Dance Dept. Free and open to the public. More info:
http://bit.ly/1ukQ0yf.
April 24 & 25: SCHIFF DANCE COLLECTIVE—The Untruth I Wore
Friday & Saturday 8 pm, Dairy Center for the Arts, 2590 Walnut St., Boulder 80301. Drawing on stories collected from the Denver/Boulder community during Schiff-ting workshops The Untruth I Wore asks: “How does
what we believe about ourselves affect our lives? Where do these stories
come from? Do they still serve us?” Tix: thedairy.org. Info: http://bit.
ly/1Bznlg3.
April 25: WONDERBOUND—Boomtown: Tales from the River Valley with Chimney Choir Saturday, 8:00 pm, Lone Tree Arts Center, City
of Lone Tree, 10075 Commons St., Lone Tree, CO 80124. See description
in April 17 -19 listing. Tickets: http://bit.ly/1HfdBeP.
Wonderbound
April 17 & 18: HANNAH KAHN DANCE COMPANY—Follow and
Other Dances Friday & Saturday, 7:30 pm, Cleo Parker Robinson The-
April 11: THE MAIN EVENT—Grupo Folklorico de CU Boulder and
StudiÓle Flamenco, Saturday, 5:15-5:45 pm, Canyon Theater, Boulder
April 14: SCREENING of Capturing Grace Tuesday, 12noon & 7 pm,
2590 Walnut St., Boulder 80302. Evening-length aerial performance in
collaboration with Fiske Planetarium exploring the concepts of “afloat”
and “far from shore.” frequentflyers.org/. Tix: 303-444-7328, thedairy.
org.
April 17: AIRBORNE DANCE—Annual National Dance Week infor-
– 4 pm, Boulder Public Library, 1001 Arapahoe Ave., Boulder 80302. As
part of the ribbon cutting & program showcases for the library renovation
celebration, various dance performances & happenings will take place
throughout the building including: Miriam “Pumehana” Paisner & dancers, HAAN Dances /Vocal Movement Lab, Joanna Rotkin’s “Dancey Pants
Dance,” The SPILL Project and more. Info: Dance Bridge, 303-441-4391,
[email protected], boulderarts.org/dance-bridge. Free!
Public Library, 1001 Arapahoe Ave., Boulder 80302. As part of the The
Main Event, library renovation celebration, these local dance companies
will perform. More info, contact Dance Bridge: 303-441-4391, [email protected], boulderlibrary.org. Free!
April 10-12 & 17-19: FREQUENT FLYERS AERIAL DANCE—Star
Sailors Friday & Saturday, 8 pm, Sunday, 2 pm, Dairy Center for the Arts,
April 3: JOANNA ROTKIN & LAURA ANN SAMUELSON—Goodnight, Courtney Love Friday, 7 pm, North Boulder Recreation Center
(swimming pool), 3170 Broadway, Boulder, 80304. A First works-in-progress showing of dance/theater work created by Joanna Rotkin of Joanna
and The Agitators and Laura Ann Samuelson of Hoarded Stuff. Free &
open to the public. [email protected], joannaandtheagitators.
com/.
April 3: BRIAH Danse—Mix’d Bill Friday, 7:30 pm, Dairy Center for the
Arts Performance Space, 2590 Walnut St., Boulder 80302. Court Dance
to Contemporary Ballet and Modern with Cellist Julia Avery and 15 dancers. Tix: $18-25 thedairy.org. 949-254-0020, briahdanse.com.
April 3 & 4: CU BFA CONCERT—En Friday & Saturday, 7:30 pm,
CU ATLAS Black Box. Features choreography by Aundrea Anderson &
Emily Pietruszka, delving into different realms of Earth and the greater
universe, as it re-imagines what it means to exist in space. Free. http://
bit.ly/1ynqgX5
April 4: WATCH YOUR STEP!—History of Swing Dance Saturday,
atre, 119 Park Avenue West, Denver 80205. Kahn’s thirteen member
dance company performs work created from 1980 - 2015 with a dynamic
range of music, mood, virtuoso, and choreographic style. Tix: $20 adults,
$18 students/seniors, hannahkahndance.org.
April 17 - 19: CU DANCE FACULTY CONCERT—The Current Fri-
day & Saturday 7:30 pm, Saturday & Sunday 2 pm, Charlotte York Irey
Theatre, Department of Theatre/Dance, CU Boulder Campus. Works by
2014-15 Roser Guest Artist Millicent Johnnie and CU Dance faculty, including Lauren Beale and Brooke Gessay, Nada Diachenko, Gesel Mason,
Tim O’Donnell, Donna Mejia, Helanius Wilkins and Mark O’Maley. Gen.
Adm. $7-12. http://bit.ly/1BAKgrP.
April 17 - 19: WONDERBOUND—Boomtown: Tales from the River
Valley with Chimney Choir Friday, 7:30 pm, Saturday, 7:00 pm, Sunday,
2:00 pm, Performing Arts Complex at Pinnacle Charter School, 1001 W.
84th Ave., Denver, CO 80260. Adventure into the realms of personal myth
and the power of place in a land where the mountains meet the plains and
humanity endeavors to leave a mark worthy of the earth beneath its feet.
Collaborating with Chimney Choir, an adventurous folk/rock band creating genre-bending music and medium-defying performances is a perfect
fit for Wonderbound. Tix: $22-50, http://bit.ly/18FSLGy.
7:30 pm, The Avalon, 6185 Arapahoe Rd., Boulder 80303. Entertaining
and lively performance traces how we danced this truly American folk
dance through the 20th century. Watch the show & try some steps yourself. Free. Snack/dessert potluck, BYOB. Volunteers needed. 720-ONESTEP, http://on.fb.me/1N9zrB7.
April 18: BOULDER PARKS & REC—Spring Dance Concert Saturday, 1 & 7 pm and Sunday, 1 pm, Niwot High School, 8989 E. Niwot
Rd., Niwot 80503. Students as well as the Kinesis Dance Company are
featured in this show. Tix sold at the door: $10 GA, $8 child/senior. More
info: 720-515-6268.
April 4: ZIKR DANCE ENSEMBLE—Invocation Saturday, 7:30 pm,
Lumonics Light & Sound Gallery, 800 E. 73rd Ave. #11, Denver 80229.
Special preview & gala featuring music and dance, refreshments, silent
auction and more to support this company’s work. [email protected], 303-884-1910, zikrdance.com.
April 18: COLORADO SPRINGS DANCE THEATRE presents Peridance Contemporary Dance Company of New York Saturday, 1:30 &
April 10-19: JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR, University Theatre CU
Theatre/Dance Dept., CU Boulder campus. This immensely popular
show plunges deep into the hearts of the men and women, from Judas
Iscariot to Mary Magdalene to Pontius Pilate during Jesus of Nazareth’s
final days. $19. http://bit.ly/1CfagrE.
7:30 pm, The Fine Arts Center, 30 W Dale St., Colorado Springs, 80903. A
treat for CO audiences. 719-630-7434, csdance.org/#events.
April 21: The Third TUESDAY LUNCHTIME CONCERT SERIES presents: 3rd Law Dance Theater 12noon-1 pm, Canyon Theater, Boulder
Public Library, 1001 Arapahoe Ave., Boulder 80302. This dynamic Boulder dance company will showcase a range of their work by Co-Artistic
Directors Katie Elliott and Jim Lavita. bplnow.boulderlibrary.org/event/
concert-series.
April 25: THE SACRED DANCE GUILD, Rocky Mountain Network
—Weave One Heart 2 pm, Lowry Christian Community Church, 855 Yo-
semite, Denver, CO 80230. This sampling of sacred dances from throughout the region is open to the public. Light refreshments; free will offering. Info: Christina Bryan, 303-359-1878, [email protected].
May 1 & 2: LYRA MAYFIELD DANCES—Her Many Gifts
Friday
& Saturday, 6 & 8 pm, 1340 King Ave., Boulder 80302. Join Nancy
Cranbourne, Tonya Goodwin, Lyra Mayfield, Susan Newkumet and Mary
Wohl Haan as they each share an intimate glimpse into the fullness of
their feminine nature through solo dance-works. Limited seating. Purchase tickets in advance, $15 available through Brown Paper Tickets only:
hermanygifts.brownpapertickets.com. More info: lyramayfield.com.
May 2: ONE BIG YES!—Casual Spring Showing Saturday, 1 pm,
Dairy Center for the Arts, 2590 Walnut St., Boulder 80302. Repertory
and works by Nancy Cranbourne, Janine Gastineau, Joanna Rotkin, Jenny
Schiff, Lauren Beale, Mary Wohl Haan and others. Tix: $10 thedairy.org.
Info: onebigyesproductions.com/upcoming-events/.
May 2 & 3: LONGMONT DANCE THEATRE—The Lion, The Witch
and The Wardrobe Saturday, 2 pm, Sunday, 1 pm, Niwot High School
Auditorium, 8989 E. Niwot Road, Niwot 80503. Experience a world of
fantasy, adventure and hope in this timeless story by C.S. Lewis. Performed with the LDT Chamber Orchestra, Rick Thomas, conductor. Reserved seating only. $15/20. 303-772-1335 or longmontdancetheatre.
com.