GROOVALOO Makes Debut at Veterans Memorial Auditorium in Providence, 2/14

The award-winning dance troupe The Groovaloos, best known for their breakout performance on NBC's Superstars of Dance and appearances on FOX's So You Think You Can Dance, The Ellen Degeneres Show and Late Night with Jimmy Fallon, will bring their dance stage show GROOVALOO to the Veterans Memorial Auditorium (VMA) Arts & Cultural Center on Sunday, February 14 at 6:30P.

GROOVALOO is an "eye-popping display" (NY Post) of physicality with heart-pounding music and powerful stories that chronicle the struggles, hopes and triumphs of the 14-member cast. GROOVALOO celebrates the passion and purpose of life while revealing the heart, soul and artistry of freestyle dance.

"We created GROOVALOO as a new form of entertainment that truly blurs the lines between theater and dance," said creator Bradley Rapier. "The story is told through movement, though we also feature spoken word poetry as well as compelling stories which add to the show's theatricality. In some cases, dance literally saved people's lives -- each performer has a story to share, and that's where the real connection is made with the audience."

The Los Angeles Times said, "GROOVALOO explodes laws of physics. Performers ripple like ocean waves, shake like earthquake zones and spin like corkscrews. Some are capable of standing flips, handstand jumping jacks or locked, sideways handstands in which their bodies are frozen, modern-sculpture-like in impossible twisted shapes. The performers, from a wide variety of cultures and communities, have come together to create something positive. There's real human drama on stage."

Founded in 1999 by Bradley "Shooz" Rapier, The Groovaloos have since taken the dance world by storm, from winning first place at The American Street Dance Championships to countless industrials and live events nationwide. Members of The Groovaloos have been featured prominently in a multitude of popular culture entertainment arenas. Madonna, Justin Timberlake, Miley Cyrus, Will Smith, Pink and Gwen Stefani have been inspired by the unique talent of these performers and featured their talents in recent concerts and projects. GROOVALOO dancers have had substantial exposure in feature films (Step Up, Charlie's Angels, Idlewild), in national advertising campaigns (iPod, GAP, Skechers, McDonald's), and on television on NBC's Superstars of the Dance and FOX's So You Think You Can Dance.

GROOVALOO is created by Bradley Rapier and Danny Cistone, and directed by Cistone. This production features Scenic Design by Laura Fine Hawkes and Costume Design by Mora Stephens. The Lighting Design is by Charlie Morrison and Sound Design is by Lucas Corrubia and Michael H.P. Viveros. Music supervisors are Steven Stanton and Bradley Rapier. The executive producer is Daniel Sher.

Ticket Information
Tickets for GROOVALOO are $45 and $25; prices include a $2 facility fee. Patrons can purchase tickets at the PPAC Box Office, located at 220 Weybosset Street in downtown Providence. Regular PPAC Box Office Hours are Monday through Friday, 10A to 5P; Saturday 10A to 2P and through curtain time(s) on show days. Tickets can also be purchased at the VMA's website at www.vmari.com or by phone at (401) 421-ARTS (2787). Please note that the VMA Box Office, located at 1 Avenue of the Arts in Providence, will only be open on performance dates; call (401) 421-ARTS in advance for times.

For more information on GROOVALOO, please visit http://www.groovaloo.com/

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