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In the tradition of the Festival double bill program, two choreographers with different, yet complimentary approaches to dance share a bill. Shua Group starts off the evening with 1000 Nows. The dance plays with the relationships between audience and performer, order and chaos, so audience participation should be expected. Some members of the audience will be asked to respond to written directions that govern the extent of their participation. This will most likely lead to unexpected and exciting interactions.
David Konyk has been dancing and choreographing with Group Motion Dance Company for the past few years and is now exploring 2 works independently. The first is a duet featuring Konyk and an uncommon partner of standard proportions. I thought about the title of his show, 1x5x4x3, and realized there was dimension I couldn’t put my finger on till I realized it was a reference to his second piece which is a trio. Three Sisters is a romp thru sibling rivalry than many of us will relate to. I get it, now. Shua and Konyk (pg 43) are programmed in Christ Church as a double bill and their pairing will make for a powerful evening of dance.
I also want to remind you again of a unique opportunity to do two things at once. The German-based dance company, Zen in the Basement has begun their performances of Off the Map (pg 45). This exaggerated musing on our constant quest to find something better for ourselves strives to make us understand why we feel the grass is always greener on the other side of the fence. If you attend the show on Friday the 17th, Merilyn Jackson will give you the opportunity to help her write her review of the piece so you can talk about the color of the grass you just saw with a Philadelphia Inquirer dance critic right after you see the show! How’s that for multi-tasking.
Look, the Festival is going to be over before you know it, so it might be necessary to take two birds out with one stone. The Double Bills and the Festival Plus are great way of getting more for your money.
Stunt of the Day:
Pat your head with one hand while simultaneously rubbing your belly with the other.
(I know you can do it)
Your ex-administrator,
Lee Ann Etzold
In the tradition of the Festival double bill program, two choreographers with different, yet complimentary approaches to dance share a bill. Shua Group starts off the evening with 1000 Nows. The dance plays with the relationships between audience and performer, order and chaos, so audience participation should be expected. Some members of the audience will be asked to respond to written directions that govern the extent of their participation. This will most likely lead to unexpected and exciting interactions.
David Konyk has been dancing and choreographing with Group Motion Dance Company for the past few years and is now exploring 2 works independently. The first is a duet featuring Konyk and an uncommon partner of standard proportions. I thought about the title of his show, 1x5x4x3, and realized there was dimension I couldn’t put my finger on till I realized it was a reference to his second piece which is a trio. Three Sisters is a romp thru sibling rivalry than many of us will relate to. I get it, now. Shua and Konyk (pg 43) are programmed in Christ Church as a double bill and their pairing will make for a powerful evening of dance.
I also want to remind you again of a unique opportunity to do two things at once. The German-based dance company, Zen in the Basement has begun their performances of Off the Map (pg 45). This exaggerated musing on our constant quest to find something better for ourselves strives to make us understand why we feel the grass is always greener on the other side of the fence. If you attend the show on Friday the 17th, Merilyn Jackson will give you the opportunity to help her write her review of the piece so you can talk about the color of the grass you just saw with a Philadelphia Inquirer dance critic right after you see the show! How’s that for multi-tasking.
Look, the Festival is going to be over before you know it, so it might be necessary to take two birds out with one stone. The Double Bills and the Festival Plus are great way of getting more for your money.
Stunt of the Day:
Pat your head with one hand while simultaneously rubbing your belly with the other.
(I know you can do it)
Your ex-administrator,
Lee Ann Etzold
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