Performance Calendar

These listings update the printed edition of the Newsletter Calendar of Events published in Winter, Spring, Summer, and Fall.

 

 

January 2012

19

The OSU Department of Dance presents two programs of dance-films.

Thursday, January 19
7:00pm — anthology of international shorts
8:30pm — The Co(te)lette Film by acclaimed director Mike Figgis. Trailer<http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OkXA1H1qV1A>

Gateway Film Center |1550 N High, Columbus
$5 admits you to one or both shows. RSVP on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/events/165230863576458/

Followed by a Panel Discussion featuring OSU faculty members:

Harmony Bench
Maurice Stevens
Helena Goscilo
Ann Hamilton

THE CO(TE)LETTE FILM is intended for mature audiences. Contains nudity and explicit content. Viewer discretion advised.

For accessibility info, parking and directions call
614 545 2255 or visit gatewayfilmcenter.com<http://gatewayfilmcenter.com>

20

Friday, January 20, 2012 at 7pm
held at FEVERHEAD
NEREID

A Dance Video Installation/Immersion
Choreography: Louise Eberle
Dance Performance: Louise Eberle, Daniel Holt, KiKi Williams
Sound Design & Video Editing: Michael Lachowyn
Filmed & Produced by Keida Mascaro
Price: $7 at the door
more info:
keidamascaro@gmail.com
323.314.9183

FEVERHEAD
Contact: CoCo Loupe
1199 Goodale Blvd., Columbus, OH 43212
Phone: 614-264-7025
Email: info@feverhead.com

27-28

Contemporary Dance Theater presents

Luna Negra Dance Theater of Chicago, Illinois — January 27 & 28, 2012 at 8:30pm
Luna Negra Dance Theater
Luna Negra Dance Theater is a repertory company established in 1999 in Chicago, founded by Cuban-born dancer and choreographer Eduardo Vilaro. The company celebrates the richness and diversity of Latino culture with the creation of works by contemporary Latino choreographers exemplifying energy, power and passion. The company’s Artistic Director, Gustavo Ramirez Sansano has invited Latino choreographers from Argentina, Spain, Mexico, Brazil, Columbia and Cuba to choreograph for the company, ensuring an eclectic repertory. The company’s distinctive style blends the discipline of ballet with the dynamic movements of contemporary dance, infused with the explosive energy of Latin and Afro-Caribbean dance forms. The performances in Cincinnati will showcase a number of their strongest works.

In addition to Contemporary Dance Theater's funding mentioned above, this project is partially supported by the National Performance Network.
Single Tickets: All shows except Pilobolus: $30 Orchestra & Balcony I, $25 Balcony II, $25 Seniors (any seats), $20 Students (any seats). Pilobolus: $40 Orchestra & Balcony I, $35 Balcony II, $35 Seniors (any seats), $30 Students (any seats). Season subscriptions save time, money, and guarantee seats. Both will be available online at cincinnatiarts.org, at the box office at the address above, or (513) 621-ARTS (2787)

28-29

January 28-29, 2012
DANCECleveland presents Inbal Pinto & Avshalom Pollak Dance Company

Makes Its Ohio Debut
The internationally acclaimed Israeli troupe Inbal Pinto & Avshalom Pollak Dance Company will make its Ohio
premiere when it takes the stage at PlayhouseSquare for two performances

Saturday, January 28th, 2012 8:00 pm
Sunday, January 29th, 2012 3:00 pm
Presented by DANCECleveland

Sponsored by the Jewish Federation's Cleveland Israel Arts Connection

From the innovative minds of Israeli choreographer Inbal Pinto and director Avshalom Pollak comes Oyster, a magical and mysterious work that combines the dreamlike qualities of Fellini and the keen intellect of Pina Bausch. Enter a fantastic circus-world of wandering street acrobats and oddly beautiful creatures. Performers and dancers in doll-like make-up, spiky blonde wigs, and tutus alternately become puppets or puppeteers. The unique movement combines ballet, contemporary, mime and acrobatics in an unforgettable, magical evening.

Inbal Pinto & Avshalom Pollak Dance Company was founded in 1992 and has toured the globe to critical acclaim. The company consists of 12 dancer/actors working among various artistic disciplines to create new work informed by memories, longings, ideas and imagination.

Tickets starting at $15 can be
purchased by calling 216-241-6000 or
online at www.playhousesquare.org. Purchase online
at www.dancecleveland.org or call
216.991.9000.

 

 

February

2-12

JAZZ MOVES COLUMBUS World Premiere
February 2 – 12, 2012 | Capitol Theatre, 77 S. High St. | Tickets starting at $30
Feb. 2, 7:30p.m.; Feb. 3, 8p.m.; Feb. 4, 8p.m.; Feb. 5, 2 p.m.; Feb. 8, 7:30p.m.; Feb. 9, 7:30p.m.; Feb. 10, 8p.m.; Feb. 11, 8p.m.; Feb. 12, 2 and 7:30p.m.

From gospel to Motown, jazz to classical ballet, Jazz Moves Columbus, a world premiere starring BalletMet and the Columbus Jazz Orchestra, will commemorate the city’s 200 years of history and heritage with two of its artistic treasures. The original Jazz Moves won the Greater Columbus Arts Council’s Artistic Excellence Award and was called “ground-breaking” by The Columbus Dispatch. In collaboration with WOSU Public Media’s “Columbus Neighborhoods” series, BalletMet and the Jazz Arts Group celebrate life in Columbus through a synthesis of music, movement and imagery.
SUBSCRIPTIONS AND SINGLE TICKETS
Subscriptions start at $88 and offer easy ticket exchange; guaranteed seats, and discounts, and more. A payment plan is available. Single tickets on sale, August 15. Also available is the $20 MetPass for ages 22-35, which offers up to 50 percent off tickets. Contact BalletMet: 614.229.4848 or balletmet.org.

Single tickets available through BalletMet (balletmet.org) CAPA (614.469.0939) or Ticketmaster (800.982.2787, ticketmaster.com). Group and student discounts available.

3-4

February 3-4, 2012
GroundWorks
at Breen Center for the Performing Arts
(St. Ignatius High School, 2008 W. 30th
St., Cleveland, OH).
Performances at 7 pm.
Program will include World Premiere of
commissioned work by Ronen Koresh
and “Hindsight,” Lynne Taylor-Corbett’s
homage to Chrissie Hynde of the Pretenders.
Will include Education and Outreach
programs in area schools.
Info: www.groundworksdance.org

10 - 11 & 17 - 18

CARMEN
February 10 - 11 & 17 - 18, 2012 | Aronoff Center for the Arts
Choreography: Amedeo Amodio
Music: Georges Bizet, performed by the Cincinnati Ballet Orchestra
French musician Georges Bizet composed the melodic score that is replete with familiar favorites from this famous opera that will accompany the ballet and will be played live by the Cincinnati Ballet Orchestra. Italian choreographer Amedeo Amodio choreographed the theatrical and gutsy story of a brash beauty who fiercely guards her independence and the two men obsessed with possessing her. The movement is framed by large scenic moving panels that shift with mood and scene changes, all lit by special effects and prescient shadows. The costuming is a blend of classic and contemporary lines where strict military discipline contrasts the sensual swirl of Spanish skirts Amodio's renowned, bold and sweeping style bring scenic design, special lighting and brazen storytelling into a coalesced triumph.
Call 513-621-5282 or visit cballet.org to
purchase tickets.

10

The Columbus Bicentennial Birthday is the must-attend party of the year! Celebrate our city’s Bicentennial as we come together for a Celebration of the Centuries—an unforgettable evening of entertainment and festivities that honor the past, celebrate the present and envision the future. Be a part of this landmark event as we say “Happy Birthday” and recognize all that makes Columbus great.

Set for Friday, Feb. 10, 2012 at the Battelle Grand Ballroom at the Greater Columbus Convention Center, the Columbus Bicentennial Birthday will be a spectacular celebration that will include interactive displays, vibrant performances and wonderful diversity—all showcasing the excellence of Columbus.

Plan now to be a part of this historic event. Purchase Your Celebration Passes Today!

http://200columbus.com/birthday/

A CELEBRATION OF THE CENTURIES!

Friday, Feb. 10, 2012
6-11:30 p.m.
Battelle Grand Ballroom
Greater Columbus Convention Center
400 N. High St.
Columbus, OH 43215

Ticket Prices:
PLATINUM (6-11:30 p.m.)
$520 Reserved Individual Guest Pass
$4,160 Reserved Table for Eight (8) Guests

GOLD (8-11:30 p.m.)
$125 Individual Guest Pass

Valet Parking Available
Visit www.columbusconventions.com for directions and parking details.

11

FEVERHEAD

Artist: They Might Be Dancers & Guests
Saturday, February 11, 2012 at 8pm
Price: $20 at the door

FEVERHEAD
1199 Goodale Blvd.
Columbus, OH 43212

Description: Stupid Cupid -the ALT-Valentine's Day Party
Saturday, February 11, 2012 / 8:00 pm- 1:00 am

an art event and party where we celebrate all
love/hate/infatuation/bewilderment/wonder/craziness/connections/orientations/perspectives/curiosities

Contact: CoCo Loupe
1199 Goodale Blvd., Columbus, OH 43212

Phone: 614-264-7025
Email: info@feverhead.com

17

February 17, 2012
Verb Ballets
Breen Center for the Performing Arts,
St. Ignatius High School. , 8:00 p.m.
Alternative Moves The journey leaps to
Taiwan and choreographer Chung-Fu
Chang’s magic-filled tale of the Rukai
tribe. The story comes back to America
in modern dance legend Doris Humphrey’s
“Dance of the Chosen” (aka “The
Shakers”) (1931), a study in ritual and
religious fervor, performed in honor of
Shaker Heights centennial celebration in
2012. Humphrey was a contemporary
as well as collaborator with Martha Graham.
Single tickets can be purchased by
calling 216.397.3757 or verbballets.org

18

BALLET TOYBOX
February 18, 2012 - 1:00 PM | Aronoff Center for the Arts
For one performance only, Cincinnati Ballet offers a diverse program of classical and contemporary ballet selections designed to delight families and introduce children to ballet. At 60 minutes and $25 per ticket, Ballet Toybox is an easy and affordable way to experience Cincinnati Ballet with the whole family.
Call 513-621-5282 or visit cballet.org to purchase tickets.
$30 - $70 at the Cincinnati Ballet Box Office
cballet.org

24-25

February 24-25, 2012
GroundWorks
at the Akron-Summit County Public
Library (60 S. Main Street, Akron, OH).
Performances at 7 pm.
Program will include Akron Premiere of
commissioned work by Ronen Koresh
and “Hindsight,” Lynne Taylor-Corbett’s
homage to Chrissie Hynde of the Pretenders.
Will include Education and Outreach
programs in area schools.
Info: www.groundworksdance.org

24-25

February 24-25, 2012
Hathaway Brown School
Winter Dance Concert
Featuring student and professional work
Friday and Saturday February 24th and
25th 2012 - 7:30 PM
Call Marlene Leber 216-320-8796 ext.
7166 for ticket information

25

February 25, 2012
MamLuft&Co. Dance
Pieces 8:00pm at the Aronoff Center’s Jarson-Kaplan Theater (650 Walnut St,
Cincinnati, Ohio 45202)
Pieces is the company’s or main event performance at the Aronoff Center’s Jarson-Kaplan Theater. In a theme of fives,
the Company will give five Cincinnati premieres of shorter works choreographed
by guest artists from Texas to New York, plus, the premiere of an original work
in five parts, entitled Pieces. Pieces is about division, fragmentation, and the
making of borders, both untouchable and physical. Pieces takes place at the
Aronoff Center’s Jarson-Kaplan Theater
(650 Walnut St, Cincinnati, Ohio 45202);
tickets available in person at this address,
online at cincinnatiarts.org, or at
(513) 621-ARTS (2787); $23 Adults, $18
Seniors and Students

 

March

8-11

Wright State University Dance Program, Dayton
March 8 at 7:00 pm at the Festival Playhouse
March 9 and 10 at 8:00 pm
March 11 at 2:00 pm
Creative Arts Center
Festival Playhouse Stage
Wright State University Campus
We invite you to experience a stunning evening of dance in a program that transports you from classical and narrative to contemporary and abstract. Dynamic works by the WSU faculty display the versatility and diversity that provides the foundation of the WSU training. This year’s concert will feature a world premiere piece by an exceptional guest artist, Jon Lehrer, as well as new works by WSU faculty and special guests DCDC2 and DB2. Come enjoy the tremendous talents of the WSU Dance Ensemble as they take the stage to share their unique gifts of passion and power~to inspire, to entice, to touch, to engage…..dance does it all!
Please join us for the Winter Dance Concert 2012!
For tickets: Call Box Office at 937.775.2500
Tickets available starting Monday, March 5
Mon - Fri 12:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Festival Playhouse
Robert & Elaine Stein Auditorium
3640 Colonel Glenn Hwy.
Dayton, OH 45435
Students: $5 / Adults: $10

16-17

Canton Ballet presents Director’s Choice in March

Under the artistic and executive direction of Cassandra Crowley Canton Ballet will present Director’s Choice, a program of creative and challenging new works plus favorites from company repertoire on March 16 and 17. This dazzling showcase of classical and contemporary ballet and modern dance will be performed Friday at 7:30 p.m. and Saturday at 2:00 p.m.

Guest choreographers of new works to be featured are Dwain Travis, Houston Ballet Theatre artist in residence; Alan Obuzor, Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre faculty member; Rochelle Zide-Booth of Phoenix, former Ballet Russes de Monte Carlo soloist and former Joffrey Ballet principal dancer.

The Ballet is offering special ticket pricing for Director’s Choice. Admission is $10 for all reserved seating. A discount is available for groups of 10 or more. Tickets are available online at cantonballet.com and in person or by telephone at 330-455-7220 at the Canton Ballet box office in the west wing of the Cultural Center for the Arts, 1001 Market Avenue N. in Canton.

 


 

 

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