Civic Center's Dance Master Classes Registrations Available Now

Later this month, the Civic Center of Greater Des Moines will be launching the inaugural season of The Dance Series. As part of this series, each dance company will offer master classes for dancers. This unique artist-to-artist opportunity connects preeminent dancers in the field with those in the Des Moines community.

Designed to best serve the differing abilities of dancers, there are two levels of master classes offered:

- Dance students at an intermediate/advanced level will learn basic technique and style of each company, led by dancers of the company

- Dancers at the professional and pre-professional level will take a more in-depth exploration of the company's technique.

Please note that a basic understanding of dance vocabulary and technique is needed to successfully participate in the classes.

The cost for a dance master class $15 for tickets holders to the corresponding performance in The Dance Series and $25 for non ticket holders.

The Dance Series Master Class Schedule:

For Dance Students
Pilobolus
Tuesday, Jan. 25
7 to 8:30 p.m.
Location: Ballet Des Moines Studio

Martha Graham Dance Company
Thursday, March 3
7 to 8:30 p.m.
Location: Ballet Des Moines Studio

James Sewell Ballet
Wednesday, April 27
5:30 to 7 p.m.
Location: Civic Center's Main Stage

For Professional and Pre-Professional Dancers
Martha Graham Dance Company
Friday, March 4
7 to 8:30 p.m.
Instructor: Denise Vale, Martha Graham Dance Company Artistic Associate
Location: Ballet Des Moines Studio

James Sewell Ballet
Wednesday, April 27
7:30 to 9 p.m.
Instructor: James Sewell, Artistic Director
Location: Civic Center's Main Stage

Those interesTed May register for classes online at CivicCenter.org

THE DANCE SERIES PRESENTED BY THE CIVIC CENTER:

• PILOBOLUS (Wednesday, Jan. 26, 2011 at 7:30 p.m.) $25.00 / $45.00
Pilobolus began in 1971 and quickly became renowned the world over for its imaginative and athletic exploration of creative collaboration. Pilobolus practices a unique kind of modern dance with highly acrobatic, fearless dancers, theatrical costumes, a great sense of play and most of all, collaboration. Known internationally for presenting work of exceptional inventiveness and physical beauty, Pilobolus has been celebrated for its ability to conjure up a world of surrealistic images using props, light, shadow, humor, and the human body.

• Martha Graham DANCE COMPANY with musicians from the Des Moines Symphony (Saturday, March 5, 2011 at 7:30 p.m.) $35.00 / $55.00
Founded in 1926 by choreographer and dancer Martha Graham, this is the oldest and most celebrated contemporary dance company in America. Graham choreographed 181 works in her lifetime, and this Civic Center premiere will feature one of the most beloved and celebrated, Appalachian Spring. This iconic work, composed by Aaron Copland, demonstrates Graham's pioneering approach to time and space on stage. The original, ground-breaking score will be performed live by musicians of the Des Moines Symphony.

• JAMES SEWELL BALLET (Thursday, April 28, 2011 at 7:30 p.m.) $25.00 / $40.00
Founded by James Sewell and Sally Rouse, James Sewell Ballet is a close-knit company of eight professional dance artists who perform innovative work that honors the tradition of ballet and explores the more contemporary elements of dance and the technical boundaries of ballet. The acclaimed company will present a mixed repertoire, featuring Chopin Tribute, a new work celebrating Chopin's 200th birthday accompanied by award-winning Polish pianist Tadeusz Majewski, East Meets West inspired by the Indonesian Gamelan and French composer Satie, and Made in America, a suite of short dances set to classic songs from the United States.

All pricing includes a Building Restoration Fee of $2.50

Tickets for all performances are on sale now at the Civic Center Ticket Office, all Ticketmaster locations, charge-by-phone at (800) 745-8000 and online at CivicCenter.org. Groups of 15 or more should call (515) 246-2321.

 

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