the performance calendar for August-October 11/DFW Metroplex
October 4-23 West Side Story
From the first note to the final breath, West Side Story soars as the great- est love story of all time. Directed by its two-time Tony Award-winning librettist Arthur Laurents, West Side Story remains as powerful, poignant and timely as ever. The new Broadway cast album of West Side Story recently won the 2010 Grammy Award for Best Musical Show Album. The revival of this Broadway classic features the original Jerome Robbins choreography restaged by Tony Award nominee Joey McKneely (The Boy from Oz, The Life). The two feuding families are replaced by brawling street gangs. The Montagues become the Anglo Jets, led by Riff, and the Capulets become the Puerto Rican Sharks, led by Bernardo. At a dance, Tony, former leader of the Jets and Riff’s best friend, and Maria, Bernardo’s little sister, see each other across the room and it is love at first sight. With opposition from both sides, they meet secretly and their love grows deeper. However, the gangs are plot- ting one last rumble, a fight that will finally end the battle for control of the streets. Will Tony and Maria’s love carry through a battle that threatens to destroy the people they love around them? Presented by Dallas Summer Musicals. October 4-23, 2011 at multiple times at The Music Hall at Fair Park, 909 1st Avenue, Dallas, TX 75210. $17-$80. To purchase tickets, visit or mail order form to The Box Office, 542 Preston Royal Shopping Center, Dallas, TX 75230. 214-346-3300.
www.dallassummermusicals.org
October 8 DanceAfrica Marketplace Dallas Black Dance Theatre’s DanceAfrica Marketplace begins with an opening processional led by Baba Chuck (starting at Flora and Routh Streets) to the Annette Strauss Artist Square where audience members can shop, eat and enjoy performances from professional as well and community performance organizations. October 8 from 10:00 am- 5:00 pm in the AT&T Performing Arts Center’s Annette Strauss Artist Square, 2403 Flora Street, Dallas, TX 75201. Free. 214-871-2390.
www.dbdt.com
October 8 Everybody Dance
The dances you’ve been watching on Dancing with the Stars will come to the stage of Garland’s Plaza Theatre when Pilates Squared presents the musical dance revue, Everybody Dance! October 8, 2011 at 8:00 pm at the Plaza Theatre, 521 West State Street, Garland, TX 75040. $25 in advance, $30 at the door. 214-828-0100.
www.pilatessquared.com
Pictured: Artists of Pilates Squared
October 14-15 Le Ballet de Dracula
Pictured: West Side Story. Photo: Joan Marcus
October 7-8 DanceAfrica 2011 Join Dallas Black Dance Theatre in celebrating the opening of their 35th Anniversary Season during DanceAfrica 2011. The festivities include performances by: DBDT;Atlanta’s all female dance, percussion and vocal ensemble–Giwayen Mata; and Dallas’ own premiere African drum and dance ensemble–Bandan Koro. October 7-8, 2011 at 7:30 pm at the Majestic Theater, 1925 Elm Street, Dallas, TX 75201. $10-$75. 214-871-2390.
www.dbdt.com
Dracula and his brides swoop in with eerie special effects, powerful music, striking sets and amazing costumes for the sixth annual pro- duction of Le Ballet de Dracula, a LakeCities Ballet Theatre produc- tion. Artistic director/choreographer Kelly Lannin brings this original entrancing ballet to the stage. October 14, 2011 at 7:30 pm and October 15 at 2:00 pm and 7:30 pm at the new Medical Center Lewisville Grand Theater, 100 N. Charles St., Lewisville, TX. $15 adults and $10 children, students and seniors. Tickets may be purchased at En L’Air Dance Store, 1400 FM 407, Lewisville, TX, or at the door. 972-966-8006.
www.lakecitiesballet.org
Pictured: Giwayen Mata. Photo: Richard W. Rodriguez page 8
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Pictured: LakeCities Ballet Theatre. Photo: Nancy Loch
www.thedancecouncil.org DANCE! NORTH TEXAS a publication of the dance council of north texas vol. 14 • no. 3
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