the performance calendar for February-April 13 April 12-13
April 10-May 5 Wicked
Based on the novel by Gregory Maguire, the music and lyrics are by Stephen Schwartz (Godspell) with a book by Winnie Holzman. Long before Dorothy drops in, two other girls meet in the Land of Oz. One, born with emerald green skin, is smart, fiery and misunderstood. The other is beautiful, ambitious and very popular. Wicked follows these two unlikely friends and college roommates as they grow into very dif- ferent women: The Wicked Witch of the West and Glinda the Good Witch. Wicked is presented by Dallas Summer Musicals. April 10-May 5, 2013 at multiple times at Music Hall at Fair Park, 909 1st Avenue, Dallas, TX 75210. (800) 982-ARTS (2787).
www.dallassummermusicals.org/
Selections for Spring
This annual dance treat brings varied repertoire from Momentum Dance Company, under the artistic direction of Jacquelyn Ralls Forcher, as well as Beckles Dancing Company, Texas Ballet Theater School Ensemble and others. The stage will be filled with wonderful choreography sure to delight the audience. April 12-13, 2013 at 7:30 pm at the Irving Arts Center, Dupree Theater 3333 N. MacArthur Blvd. Irving, TX 75062. $12-$20 with group rates available and a discount for ISD employees. (972) 252-ARTS.
www.irvingartscenter.com/
April 12-14 Spring Dance Concert
The SMU Spring Dance Concert features Balanchine’sValse-Fantaisie, a short, classical ballet piece set to the music of Mikhail Glinkaand called “a small gem” by TheNew York Times; a pas de deux from Friandises by visiting artist-in-residence Adam Hougland, set to Christopher Rousemusic; and the premiere of a new work by SMU faculty member and noted jazz artist Danny Buraczeski, set to Leonard Bernstein’s Three Dance Episodes from the popular musical On The Town. The second half of the concert features a new look at Stravinsky’s The Rite of Spring by Dutch choreographer Joost Vrouenraets, in honor of the work’s 100th anniversary in 2013. Meadows dancers also perform The Rite of Spring at the Meadows at the Winspear gala on May 1, 2013. April 12-13, 2013 at 8:00 pm and April 14 at 2:00 pm at Bob Hope Theatre, Owen Arts Center, Southern Methodist University, 6101 Bishop, Dallas, TX 75205. $13 adults, $10 seniors, $7 students, faculty and staff. (214) 768-ARTS.
www.smu.edu/meadows.aspx
April 13 Paul Taylor Dance Company
Pictured: Dee Rosciolio and Patti Murrin as Elphaba and Glinda in “Wicked.”
April 11-13 DanceMakers Concert
Texas Woman's University presents the exciting work of our students and faculty! April 11, 2013 at 4:00 pm, April 12-13 at 7:00 pm at Margo Jones Performance Hall, Texas Woman's University, 1322 Oakland Street, Denton, TX 76201. $9 general, $7 non-TWU students, $5 TWU students.
www.twu.edu/dance/ Like us on Facebook: Texas Woman's University Department of Dance.
The Ballet Conservatory
Preschool through Professional Level
Classical Ballet, Jazz, Tap, Modern and Musical Theater
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balletconservatory.com February 2013
972.317.7812
www.thedancecouncil.org
Pictured: Francisco Graciano and Parisa Khobdeh in Paul Taylor’s “The Uncommitted.” Photo: Tom Caravaglia
DANCE! NORTH TEXAS a publication of the dance council of north texas vol. 16 • no. 1
The Paul Taylor Dance Company, established in 1954, is a national treasure and one of the world’s most sought-after dance troupes. Mr. Taylor has become an American cultural icon and a living legend, and one of history’s most celebrated artists. His two dance companies (Taylor2 was created in 1993) travel the globe, bringing his ever-burgeon- ing repertoire to theaters and venues of every size and description in cul- tural capitals, on college campuses and in rural areas. April 13, 2013 at 8:00 pm in the Hill Performance Hall, Eisemann Center, 2351 Performance Drive, Richardson, TX 75082. (972) 744-4650.
www.eisemanncenter.com/
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