Free! Urban Ballet Theater in Hollywood Beach

OceanDance 2005 Features Urban Ballet Theater

  On Friday, Dec. 30 and Saturday, Dec. 31, treat yourself to a free
dance performance on Hollywood Beach by the internationally renown Urban
Ballet Theater. On Friday, Dec. 30, the show starts at 8 p.m., while
the Saturday, Dec. 31 performance begins at 9:30 p.m. OceanDance 2005
takes place on the beach just north of Hollywood Boulevard. Fireworks
sponsored by the Hollywood Beach Community and Redevelopment Agency will
follow the OceanDance performance on New Year's Eve.
  This year's event will feature the critically acclaimed Urban Ballet
Theater (UBT), which uses ballet to express contemporary issues and is
known for combining inner-city influences with a mix of classical and
contemporary dance styles. As a special tribute to the great city of New
Orleans, the performance will include a special appearance by New
Orleans-based artists Shaka Zulu of the Zulu Connection and Michelle Gibson.
The artists will perform with UBT excerpts from "The Kid from Elysian
Fields." This powerful and festive piece recreates the energy and flavor
of New Orleans, while serving as a commentary on the social issues
facing youths there. "The Kid from Elysian Fields" was created in 2004 by
UBT's Artistic Director Daniel Catanach in collaboration with the New
Orleans Ballet Association and the New Orleans Recreation Department.
  Both nights of OceanDance, T-shirts will be sold to raise funds to
benefit the Southern Arts Federation Emergency Relief Fund, which was
created to assist artists and arts organizations affected by the recent
hurricanes.
  "OceanDance is one way the Art and Culture Center of Hollywood helps
fulfill its mission of making the arts accessible to everyone," says
Tiffany Hill, artistic director of the Art and Culture Center of
Hollywood. "This year, we are pleased to have this event tie into relief
efforts for the artistic community, as the arts elevate the quality of life
for residents and will be an integral part of the rebuilding efforts." 
              A VIP package including preferred seating is available
for purchase. On Dec. 30 and 31, the VIP area opens at 7 p.m. and 8:30
p.m., respectively. Party favors will be provided on New Year's Eve to
VIP attendees. VIP seats for both Dec. 30 and Dec. 31 are $120 per seat
per person, $200 for a couple or $420 for a table of four. VIP tickets
for Dec. 30 only cost $50 per seat per person, $80 for a couple or $150
for a table of four. New Year's Eve only seats are $75 per seat per
person, $140 for a couple or $280 for a table of four. Call (954) 924-8175
or visit http://www.artandculturecenter.org for VIP reservations and
more information. VIP seating is limited and will sell out quickly, so
make your reservations early.
  Hollywood Beach restaurants will be offering pre-OceanDance dinner
packages as well as gourmet hors d'oeuvres baskets both evenings.
  This special event is sponsored by the Hollywood Beach Community
Redevelopment Agency; supported by the City of Hollywood Parks, Recreation
and Cultural Arts Department and the Hollywood Downtown Redevelopment
Agency and produced by the Art and Culture Center of Hollywood.
  The Orange Bowl Committee will host its PATCH Beach Bash on Monday,
Jan. 2, 2006 from noon to 8 p.m. on Hollywood Beach. Presented by the
City of Hollywood, this "teaser" to the 2006 FedEx Orange Bowl National
Championship Halftime Show features headlining talent as well as select
local bands.
  For more information on the Orange Bowl PATCH Beach Bash, please call
(305) 341-4735 or visit http://www.orangebowl.org.
   The Art and Culture Center of Hollywood is a vibrant, regionally
distinct, contemporary visual and performing arts organization offering
visual art exhibitions, theatre, music and dance performances.
Educational programming includes adult and children's arts classes, after-school
programs, camps and other art curriculum. The Center is committed to
creating opportunities for all people to experience the visual and
performing arts. More information is available at
http://www.artandculturecenter.org.

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