Detroit is obsessed with FELA! The dance-packed, theatrical musical performance showcases some of the best and brightest in the industry. My initial response to the production was “WOW, that was incredible.” As an “informed” audience member, however, I wanted to take my analysis beyond the simple obvious amazing dance, theater, and musical excellence of the cast of FELA and show how Fela’s story is transformative for Detroit and the human experience abroad.
Source: dancepanorama.com
Source: detroitnews.comCompressing a celebration of dance into one month is a daunting endeavor, but the Berman Center for the Performing Arts found a way to work it out.
During “Dance Month,” which began Jan. 26 and ends Feb. 18, the West Bloomfield venue is putting the athletic, artistic skill in the spotlight with events including dance presentations, of course, and workshops by local, national and international performers.
“I got my first job with a dance company handling lighting, and I didn’t realize just how much of a story that dance can tell,” says Elaine Smith, managing director of the Berman Center.
Detroit Crews competing to be on ABDC Season 7. Posted here is Stereojunkies Audition video. Other Detroit crews include:
Detroit Danz (J Set style): http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T6eL8tMSSI8&feature=youtu.be
Fynul Destination: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100001021382911
Allure Dance (St. Clair Shores, MI) will host a benefit performance later this month. The company will present informal performance highlighting 2 new works from the company repertoire. ADC will be sharing the stage with some aspiring young students to give them the opportunity to perform in a professional setting.
Hors d’oeuvres, Beer, Wine, Non alcohol refreshments and Desserts will be served.
Ticket Prices:
$20 for Adults
$15 for Students/Seniors
$12 for children 12 and under
Company’s Mission: Our mission is to captivate audiences in the Metro Detroit area and throughout the nation with dynamic performances. Bringing diversity within our repertoire. Using the arts to enrich the lives of community members through dance performance and education. Continually expanding the boundaries of jazz dance while diversifying the repertoire of the company and its members.
Michigan Arts Making Dollars
WIXOM – A new report, Creative State Michigan, released by ArtServe Michigan – the state’s leading statewide arts and cultural advocacy organization – shows that 211 nonprofit arts and cultural organizations contributed nearly half a billion dollars in expenditures alone to the economy of Michigan in 2009.
Among other data, the report reveals the significant impact of state dollars invested in the arts and culture nonprofit sector. For every $1 invested by the state, the arts and culture nonprofit sector contributed $51 into the Michigan economy. In fact, of the $462 million in annual expenditures by the creative community in 2009, $152 million was paid out in salaries for 15,560 jobs. From 2006 to 2010, the number of arts-related jobs increased by 4 percent in Michigan, while arts-related businesses increased by 43 percent.
Source: encoremichigan.com
Recently, dancepanorama sat down to talk with Mr. Paul in the midst of whirlwind preparations for the Music Hall’s hosting of ‘Fela!’ It’s a three-week residency for this Tony Award winning Broadway hit, and preparations have been under way for well over a year. Producers are Shawn “Jay-Z” Carter and Will and Jada Pinkett Smith. How does such a big project get rolling, and just how much energy and enthusiasm has to be generated to ensure its success?
Compiled by Julie Gervais
Source: dancepanorama.com
Wayne State University is proud to present a dance informance featuring the work of Nathan Trice. Mr. Trice has instructed dance classes and is setting a new dance work on a selected cast of dancers this week.
Mr. Nathan Trice is a native Detroiter and the artistic director /founder of Nathan Trice/Rituals Project-by-Project Dance Theatre based in New York City. To learn more about Nathan Trice visit http://www.nathantricerituals.com/
The Informance will be held Tuesday January 17th at 9:30am in the Maggie Allesee Studio Theatre, please join us.
WSU Department of Dance is also fortunate to also have an Informance with guest artist Ms. Mabiba Baegne who will instruct classes next week, community class, and set a piece on the new African Dance Workshop Company, Friday January 20th at 12:30pm in the Maggie Allesee Studio Theatre
For more information please contact the Wayne State University Department of Dance
DDC OFFERS Technique Classes
Advanced Modern Dance Technique Classes taught by Barbara Selinger, DDC artistic director, and Guest Artists
January 9 - May 2, 2012
Monday, Wednesday & Friday, 10:00 to 11:30 AM
2 Locations
Mondays & Wednesdays
The Sports Club of Novi
42500 Nick Lidstrom Drive, Novi, MI 48375
Fridays
American Dance Academy
3132 Martin Rd, Commerce, MI
DDC CLASSES ARE OPEN TO ALL DANCERS!
Fee: $15 per class (drop-in)
or buy a Class Card ~ $100 for 10 classes
Check or Cash only
More info barb@detroitdancecollective.org or 810-444-4553
DDC’s modern technique classes are designed to encourage articulation and versatility, and prepare dancers for the infinite demands of contemporary choreography. Based on the Humphrey-Limón principles, the classes emphasize both technical and performance skills through contrasting dynamics and stress the importance of using the body as an expressive instrument. Classes focus on alignment, movement efficiency, strength, control, flow, and the use of breath to achieve total body connectivity.
