the performance calendar for August-October 11/DFW Metroplex
August 13-21 Hairspray
August 13-21, 2011 at multiple times at Casa Mañana Theatre, 3101 West Lancaster Ave, Fort Worth, TX 76107. 817-332-2272.
www.casamanana.org
August 13 Yoganubhava and Attendance
Indian Cultural Heritage Foundation is proud to present Yoganubhava and Attendance—The Dance Annual of India. The evening includes: a foyer exhibition of rare pictures, articles, letters, notes of classical Indian celebrities and legends; a culminating performance of a Bharatanatyam dance workshop—YogAnubhava led by Dr. Vasundhara Doraswamy; a dance film—Century of Indian Dance by Ashish Mohan Khokar—documenting 100 years of archived films; and Purusha—an acclaimed performance by five male soloists perform- ing Bharatanatyam, Orissi and Kathak Indian dance styles. Dance crit- ic, scholar and author of 35 books on Indian dance and culture, Ashish Mohan Khokar, conducts the performance. August 13, 2011 at 4:00 pm at Dallas Children’s Theatre, Rosewood Center for Family Arts, 5938 Skillman, Dallas, TX 75231. $10 & $25. 972-960-9223.
www.ichf-us.org
September 9-10 Rip in the Atmosphere
Psophonia Dance Company, under the artistic direction of Sophia L. Torres and Sonia Noriega, tears a hole through the Earth’s fabric in Rip in the Atmosphere. This repertoire concert will feature both new and signature works on the program with dances that show off Psophonia’s unique style in turning everyday objects in whimsical imagery. Soaked in strong visuals and an original sound score, Rip in the Atmosphere may cause sensory overload but only in a delightful and engaging way. Experience the difference and just let it rip! September 9-10, 2011 at 8:00 pm at the Latino Cultural Center, 2600 Live Oak, Dallas, Texas, 75204. 713-802-1181.
www.psophonia.com
Pictured: Psophonia’s Dance Company
September 10 Aspen Santa Fe Ballet
Pictured: Purusha
August 18-21 Yaa Halla Y’all
Isis and the Star Dancers present four nights of star-studded Middle Eastern shows including Assa, Issam Houshan, Ava Fleming, Aladin El Kholy, Moria Chappell, Ma Shuga Mira Murjan, Frank Farinaro Janie Midgley, Mia Sha’urk, Karim Nagi, Angelika Nemeth, and Leyla Jouvana & Roland. August 18-21, 2011 at the Grapevine Convention Center, 1209 South Main St, Grapevine, TX 76051. 817-498-7703 metro. 888-918-4747 toll free.
www.isisandthestardancers.com
Save the Date for DCNT Honors Awards! Sunday, October 2, 2011 at 2:30 pm honoring outstanding community individuals visit our website at
www.thedancecouncil.org
page 6 august 2011
www.thedancecouncil.org
Superb technique, beautiful dancers and a repertoire by the world’s leading choreographers makes Aspen Santa Fe Ballet one of the hottest companies touring the world today. Rave reviews and an expansive international touring schedule have made ASFB the “IT” contemporary ballet of today. Committed to world-class choreography, ASFB has made a name for itself for its diverse and expansive reper- toire of commissioned works. Fiercely talented and polished, this com- pany has been featured in the best dance venues around the world including theaters such as The Joyce Theater in New York City, the famed Jacob’s Pillow Dance Festival, The Kennedy Center, Wolf Trap, The Harris Theater for Music and Dance in Chicago and internationally in Canada, France, Italy, Greece and Guatemala. And now TITAS brings Aspen Santa Fe Ballet to Dallas. Technically outstanding dancers and a uniquely diverse and exciting repertoire makes Aspen Santa Fe Ballet a must-see for any dance lover. September 10, 2011 at 8:00 pm at the Winspear Opera House, 2403 Flora St, Dallas, TX 75201. $12-$65. 214-880-0202.
www.attpac.org
Pictured: Aspen Santa Fe Ballet. Photo: Lynn Goldsmith DANCE! NORTH TEXAS a publication of the dance council of north texas vol. 14 • no. 3
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