Moore Dance Project Brings Black History to Life at Garden Theatre with COLOURS OF COURAGE

The Garden Theatre presents Moore Dance Project's highly-acclaimed dance epic, Colours of Courage: A Celebration of Black History in America, January 29-31 at the Garden Theatre (160 West Plant Street, Winter Garden). Celebrating Black History Month, Colours of Courage blends contemporary dance, cultural music and historically-accurate narratives to trace the triumphs and challenges of the African-American experience from 17th-century Africa to today.

Produced by The Center for Contemporary Dance and made possible by funding from United Arts of Central Florida and Target Stores, Colours of Courage "is an artistic documentation of African-American history," says Dario J. Moore, Artistic Director for Moore Dance Project. Beginning in 17th-century Africa and moving forward in time through significant events, including the Atlantic slave-trade and the Civil Rights Movement, Colours of Courage "has been inspiring and educating audiences of all ages for the past four years," explains Craig W. Johnson, Executive Director of The Center for Contemporary Dance and the show's Executive Producer. Performances are followed by an open-forum discussion about the impact of African-American history on modern culture. "Colours of Courage is a story about all of us," says Moore. "Above all else, the show is about the responsibility we share in creating the kind of world we'd like to see."

A 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that is home to five professional dance companies and an institute for dance education, The Center for Contemporary Dance is a leading production center for dance performance and arts education programs. Over the past 8 years, The Center for Contemporary Dance has supported emerging and seasoned artists in the creation and presentation of more than 170 new dance works. In addition to producing professional stage productions, The Center develops arts education programs that reach child welfare organizations, underserved populations and our public schools.

Located in the heart of historic downtown Winter Garden on Plant Street, the Garden Theatre is operated by the Winter Garden Heritage Foundation, Inc., a not-for-profit community organization which works to preserve local history and offers cultural theatric experiences unique to West Orange County and the citizens of Winter Garden. The theatre restoration project, which began in 2003, showcases an atmospheric theatre in a Mediterranean Revival style venue. The former single screen movie theater hosts live theatre, dance and music, cinema viewings, various community events and educational programs.

For tickets or additional information, contact the Garden Theatre Box Office at 407-877-GRDN (4736) or www.gardentheatre.org. Tickets may also be purchased in person at the Garden Theatre Box Office, located at 160 West Plant Street.

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