the performance calendar for August-October 11/DFW Metroplex
September 10 Dance Fest 2011
September 10, 2011 at multiple times at Six Flags Over Texas, 2201 Road to Six Flags, Arlington, TX 76011. 817-607-6150.
www.sixflags.com/overtexas
September 10 Puerta de Imaginación
Psophonia Dance Company presents their newest children’s show, Puerta de Imaginación. Continuing to creatively examine Hispanic cul- ture, the performance showcases works depicting Mexican Independence Day, Aztec myths and legends and famous figures in Mexican history. Psophonia is known for its unique style of transform- ing everyday objects through whimsical imagery. Striving to educate and entertain, the show will excite every child’s imagination. Puerta de Imaginación is perfect for families with children ages 4-12. September 10, 2011 at 12:00 pm at the Latino Cultural Center, 2600 Live Oak Street, Dallas, TX 75204. Free. 214-670-0045.
September 20-October 2 Hair
Presented by the Lexus Broadway Series/AT&T PAC. September 20 through October 2, 2011 at multiple times at the Winspear Opera House, 2403 Flora St, Dallas, TX 75201. 214-880-0202.
www.attpac.org
September 26-30 SMU Brown Bag Dance Series
Presented by students in the Meadows Division of Dance at Southern Methodist University, the series features lunchtime performances of 10-15 original ballet, modern and jazz works. September 26-30, 2011 at 12:00 on Mon, Wed, & Fri and 12:30 pm on Tues & Thurs. in the Bob Hope Lobby, Owen Arts Center, SMU cam- pus, 6101 Bishop, Dallas, TX 75205. Free. 214-768-2718.
www.smu.edu/meadows.aspx
October 2 The 2011 Dance Council Honors
Each year five outstanding individuals are selected by the Dance Council of North Texas to receive the annual Dance Council Honors. Celebrating the excellence of the careers and contributions by the recipients, DCNT spotlights the diverse roles these individ- uals play to enhance and advance the art of dance. DCNT is proud to announce that Revathi Satyu receives the Mary McLarry Bywaters Award for Lifetime Contribution to Dance. Michael Serrecchia is awarded the Natalie Skelton Award for Artistic Excellence. Danny Curry is bestowed the Mary Warner Award for Service to Dance. The Larry White Dance Educator Award is presented to Dorothy “Dottie” Williams Hunt Kleeb. And, Gene Pflug is named a Texas Tap Legend. DCNT Honors includes a gala showcase of selected 2011 DCNT Scholarship recipients and the exciting Dallas Black Dance Theatre. October 2, 2011 at 2:30 pm at Dallas Black Dance Theatre, 2700 Flora Street, Dallas, TX 75201. $35 for adults, $25 for DCNT members, and $20 for students under the age of 16. Ticket price includes complementary reception. Proceeds benefit the Dance Council of North Texas and its celebrated Scholarship Program. Purchase Tickets: online beginning September 1 at DC website (
www.thedancecouncil.org), by phone at 214-219-2290, or at the door. Free parking. Seating is limited; reservations are strongly urged.
DANCE! NORTH TEXAS a publication of the dance council of north texas vol. 14 • no. 3
www.thedancecouncil.org august 2011
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Revathi Satyu Michael Serrecchia Danny Curry
Gene Pflug
Dorothy Kleeb
SAVE THE DATE! August 28, 2011
Summer Samba Fun to Gocha & Shorena Dance Center
Dance Council of North Texas Bring your dancing shoes!
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