Department of Dance
Towson University Dance Company
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The Towson University Dance Company, founded in 1982, produces quality dance concerts, educates diverse audiences, and provides professional-level performing experiences to its company members.
The Dance Company holds auditions twice a year. Company members include students in the professional-level BFA Dance Program as well as TU students in other programs who are exemplary dancers.
The Dance Company's fall and spring performance season showcases new works by Towson University faculty and renowned guest artists, such as Mark Taylor, Alonso King, Larry Keigwin, Troy Powell, David Parsons, Mark Dendy and Gus Solomons.
The company performs historical modern and ballet masterpieces. Modern masterpieces include works by Alvin Ailey, Bill T. Jones, Doris Humphrey, and Martha Graham. Ballet masterpieces comprise sections from Don Quixote, La Bayadere, Swan Lake and Giselle, among others.
Further, the Towson University Dance Company serves the community through biannual School Matinees, a performance/lecture demonstration for the Baltimore region K-12 students, and tailors its concerts to interested presenters.
PASSION DANCE CONCERT
Stephens Hall Theatre
Thursday November 10, 8 p.m. (Open Dress)
Fridays, November 11 and 18, 8 p.m.
Saturdays, November 12 and 19, 8 p.m.
Sundays, November 13 and 20, 2 p.m.
Tickets: $20 general admission; $10 seniors; $5 students; free for children 12 and under.
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The Towson University Dance Company presents PASSION, featuring excerpts from Act II of Giselle, a renowned Romantic ballet; Legends: Volume II, a piece highlighting the golden jazz era; and the ballet, partnering, and modern repertory classes.
Special Matinee for Schools
PASSION
Friday, November 18, 2011 at 11 a.m. SOLD OUT
Beginning its 42nd season, the Towson University Dance Company (TUDC) is delighted to present a Special School Matinee performance for students grades K-12. Every year, over 700 people attend this free school event. The fall 2011 matinee, entitled “Passion,” highlights the company’s versatility and virtuosity. First, the audience witnesses excerpts from Act II of the Romantic ballet Giselle. Long white tutus fill the stage as dancers portray the ethereal world of the “Wilis.” Next, Runqiao Du (former principal with Washington Ballet), Linda-Denise Fisher-Harrell (former principal with Alvin Ailey American Dance Center), and Vincent Thomas (artistic director of VTDance) collaborate to create Legends: Volume II, a high energy work highlighting the golden jazz era.
The total performance time will be no longer than one hour and will take place at Stephens Hall Theater on York Road. Admission is FREE! Groups must provide their own transportation. Metered lots are available for cars and vans. Bus parking is not available, but busses may unload students at the theater entrance. Please note that there will be NO make-up days in the event of bad weather.
Please share this information with fellow educators as reservations will be accepted on a first-come, first-served basis. Reservations are due on October 24th. After receiving your reservation form (see attached), we will send you a packet of materials including a map and valuable dance literature to help prepare your students for their dance experience at Towson University.
Matinee Brochure and Reservation Form
For more information and to reserve your spot please download the flyer and reservation form. Forms may be submitted by fax or mail before Monday October 24, 2011.
Fall 2011 Education Packets
Education packets will be posted two (2) weeks before the production.
Dance Company Auditions
Dance Company auditions for the Towson University Dance Company take place the first week of classes each semester in the fall and spring. Dance majors and non-dance majors exhibiting proficient ballet and modern dance training are invited to participate. Auditioning students must be registered for a ballet or modern dance technique class at Towson University.
Accepted Dance Company students must immediately register for Dance Company, DANC 481 in addition to their already scheduled ballet/modern technique class. Rehearsals take place throughout the semester, Monday through Thursday, from 5-7 p.m. in the Center for the Arts, room 1008.
The next audition for the Towson University Dance Company will take place on Thursday, September 1, from 5-7 p.m. in the Center for the Arts, room 1003. A few days prior to each audition, a sign-up sheet is posted on the Company Call Board across from rooms 1006 and 1008.
More Information
For more information about the TU Dance Company, please contact Nicole Martinell, nmartinell@towson.edu, or Sidney Pink, rmahon@towson.edu.
Department of Dance
Center for the Arts, Room 1002
Hours: Monday - Friday, 8:30 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Phone: 410-704-2760
Fax: 410-704-3752
E-mail: rmahon@towson.edu
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