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Alborada Spanish Dance will delight audiences with
a program that integrates a concert-like presentation of Spanish dance and
music with a narrative that takes students on a joyous journey into the
traditions of Spain, its culture and history. The dance forms include Flamenco,
created in the 9th – 17th centuries from the interaction of Gypsy, Arabic,
Jewish and Christian populations; classical dance, influenced by French and
Italian ballet; and regional dances from around the country.Alborada Spanish Dance Theatre; Grades
K–12; $850/$1200 |
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Eva Lucena 732.225.4071 or 609.865.0310
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The Art of Chinese Dance introduces the audience to the
folk, classical and modern aspects of Chinese dance theatre. Narration by the
artists explains the meaning, historical background and significance of the
dance performances. The dancers provide an impressive experience which brings a
new dimension to multicultural education and leaves the audience with a better
understanding of Asian culture. Audience participation.Nai-Ni Chen Dance Company; Grades
K-12; $975/$1375 |
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Dance Alive is an assembly program exploring four different dance styles – hip-hop, jazz, two styles of ballet and Choreographic tools – geared toward fourth and fifth graders. Both programs include a performance by the professional company and a discussion about balancing fitness, diet and strength.Lustig Dance Theatre; Grades 4-6; $750/$1300 |
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Freespace Dance believes an education in the arts
is an essential part of the academic curriculum. Our dance assembly program is
designed to teach students about dance as an art form, keeping with the NJ
State Content Standards in Dance. Artistic Director of Freespace Dance, Donna
Scro, uses this lecture demonstration to explain what has inspired her to make
dances. Shapes, patterns and numbers, children’s play, an abstract
transformation of a chrysalis, group and family dynamic are the topics she
discusses as the company demonstrates how these ideas can become a dance. Basic
composition skills are introduced to the lower grades and explored deeper with
the older grades. Through audience participation, the students are encouraged
to find their own inspirations to make dances and learn basic tools in order to
begin to form those inspirations. “Dance Inspirations” leaves open the
possibility for further discussion and exploration of the students inspired
dance ideas.Freespace
Dance; Grades K-12; $500/$900 |
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Dancing Through the Ages takes the audience on an
exciting and energetic tour of history through dance, with performances
highlighting the Charleston, Lindy, Swing, Broadway Jazz, Disco, Hip Hop,
Ballet, and Lyrical dance styles. Complete with costumes depicting each era,
this assembly is designed to encourage the students to participate, dance, and
have fun while learning about the unique dances throughout time. Audience
participation is highly encouraged.Dance
Innovations Performance Foundation; K-12; $700/$1000 |
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Susan Coutts 973.635.1205 or 973.635.7000
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American Repertory Ballet brings Jeremy Tankard’s Grumpy Bird to the
stage, choreographed by Matthew Keefe with music from Mozart. This is the story
of a Bird who wakes up feeling grumpy. Too grumpy to eat or play -- too grumpy
even to fly. "Looks like I'm walking today," says Bird. He walks past
Sheep, who offers to keep him company. He walk past Rabbit, who also could use
a walk. Raccoon, Beaver, and Fox join in too. Before he knows it, a little
exercise and companionship help Bird shake his bad mood. American Repertory Ballet;
Pre K; $900/$1300 |
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Lisa Beth Vettoso 732.249.1254 x 19
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A
creative movement assembly program geared toward second graders based on the
familiar storybook by Robert Kalan. Lustig Dance Theatre dancers relate the vibrant
story as it is narrated to an enchanting score built upon an accumulative tale.
This is available is Spanish as well. The post-performance workshop
incorporates balance, co-ordination, group dynamics, rhythm and “What is a
healthy snack”. Lustig Dance Theatre; Grades K-3; $900/$1600 |
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Luna Mexicana is the newest offering by the Lustig
Dance Theatre and is inspired
by the Mexican “Day of the Dead” Festival.Luna Mexicana brings to life this
celebration of life and death through dance featuring 10 company dancers with
choreography by Graham Lustig. As described by Robert Johnson in a review in
the Star Ledger, “Lustig manages to combine a playful attitude with touching
reverence for the spirits of the departed. A family of ghouls totters in
stiff-legged from lying in their graves, summoned by the prayers of a living
woman (Engelhard). She screams, but soon they all loosen up, encouraged to
party by a fabulous suite of Mexican music that includes indigenous
instruments, plaintive “rancheras” and witty electronic fusions. Amid the
skirt-swishing gaiety, individual performances stand out in a series of
vignettes: notably the high-flying “deer dance” of Justin Melvin; a rickety
duet for a Bride and Groom (Petteway and Kelby Brown), who clearly waited too
long to tie the knot; and a floor show in which Engelhard is courted by a trio
of love-struck skeletons.” Luna
Mexicana comes complete with a Study Guide and Pre/Post
Performance discussion. Lustig Dance Theatre; Grades
3-12; Price on Request |
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History, geography, social
studies, fashion, music and dance are all incorporated in this assembly.
Experience Japan, from Kabuki to Takarazaka. See a performance of a classical
Japanese fan dance or learn an Italian folk dance, the Cicerenella. See hand carved
wooden spears, fabric and jewelry from Kenya and learn the Masai tribe's famous
lion dance that includes a jumping competition. In this assembly students
experience both the process of learning by participation and the thrill of
performance.Joanna Pang Atkins; Grades K-8;
$750/$1000 |
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Joanna Pang Atkins 973.325.2045
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NJ Tap Ensemble - Generation Tap 2 |
Artistic Director Deborah Mitchell created GenerationTap to showcase dancers,
music and social influences from the mid 20th century to the present
day. The acclaimed NJTAP Youth Company dancers, aged 12-17, will tap through
highlights of several decades of music in works by award winning choreographer
Deborah Mitchell and other emerging choreographers. This special school-time version
of this show is followed by Q&A with the artists and Artistic Director. NJTAP;
Grades K-12; Price on request |
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Debrah Mitchell 973.743.0600
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American
Repertory Ballet interprets Thornton Wilder’s 1931 classic tale of love, loss
and life. Our Town, created by former Joffrey Ballet dancer and choreographer
Philip Jerry and set to music by Aaron Copeland remains faithful to its source
while translating it into vivid impressionistic physical terms. The Company and
pre-professional dancers from ARB bring life and soul to this beautiful,
compelling piece. American Repertory Ballet;Grade 6-12;
$900/$1300 |
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Lisa Beth Vettoso 732.249.1254 x 19
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In this program American Repertory Ballet
presents an excerpt of William Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet. Set to the rich
music of the Prokofiev score, Douglas Martin, Company Director, has
choreographed a duet based on the famous balcony scene. This powerful
transformation of word into movement opens up a new perspective for students,
allowing them to understand visualization of the written word. American
Repertory Ballet;Grade 8-12; $900/$1300 |
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Lisa Beth Vettoso 732.249.1254 x 19
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