Dorrance Dance
Fleet-footed dancer-musicians crackle through bold, virtuosic tap that pushes the form beyond convention, pairing intricate rhythms with theatrical energy; a dance masterclass offers a closer connection with the artists.
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Two morning dance waves pair warmups and opening circles with music and freeform movement, inviting participants to step out of their heads and into an inward, energetic journey.
Two morning dance waves pair warmups and opening circles with music and freeform movement, inviting participants to step out of their heads and into an inward, energetic journey.
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A welcoming community waltz brings musicians and dancers of all levels together for social dancing, with informal instruction helping newcomers learn the steps and feel at home on the floor.
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Two morning dance waves invite freeform movement, warmups, and opening circles in a welcoming community setting. Explore ecstatic dance as a practice for connection, vitality, and self-expression.
Two morning dance waves invite freeform movement, warmups, and opening circles in a welcoming community setting. Explore ecstatic dance as a practice for connection, vitality, and self-expression.
Two morning dance waves invite freeform movement, warmups, and opening circles in a welcoming community setting. Explore ecstatic dance as a practice for connection, vitality, and self-expression.
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A rare performance of Morton Feldman’s expansive contemporary classical composition unfolds as a meditative, slow-moving sound world, shaped by delicate textures and sustained attention to musical detail.
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Fiddle, banjo, octave mandolin, guitar, and upright bass drive an old-time string band dance, with Terry Doyle calling community dances after a free introductory lesson.
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