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Called “fresh and forward-thinking” by The Washington Post, Trey McIntyre uses classical ballet technique as a departure point to create exuberant dances that convey the emotion and grace of life’s journey. McIntyre is one of the most sought-after choreographers today, creating works for Stuttgart Ballet, American Ballet Theatre, New York City Ballet, and others as well as his own company. In its Maine premiere, his company of 11 exquisite dancers bring McIntyre’s latest work inspired by the 1970s television special, “Free to be You… and Me,” a piece crafted on the program’s messages of individuality, tolerance, and comfort with one’s identity.
In addition to modern dance offerings, this season’s concert of faculty-directed dances includes a Ballet work under the direction of Assistant Professor Charlotte Griffin, and an Afro-Modern piece choreographed by newly appointed Lecturer, Nyama McCarthy Brown.
The Maine State Ballet brings the classic holiday story of Clara, the Nutcracker Prince and the Sugar Plum Fairy to Merrill Auditorium. Maine State Ballet’s production of The Nutcracker, with the live musical accompaniment by the Maine State Ballet Orchestra conducted by Karla Kelley, is a perennial favorite of Portland’s holiday season.
A quick overview of Salsa dance followed by actual dance instruction. Even if you haven’t got a partner, come and enjoy! Refreshments. Sponsored by the Friends of Hubbard Free Library. Salsa Dance Lesson with Julie Olson
This dynamic conversation between dancers explores how the unique collaboration of these exceptional artists transcends continents, generations, cultures, and communities. Together, they create a new and distinct kind of dance. Individually in their home communities of India and the United States, each dancer works to preserve their individual dance traditions. Pandit Chitresh Das has received numerous awards and grants from the National Endowment for the Arts and the Rockefeller Foundation, among others. He ultimately sees art as a service to society and devotes time to teaching children in the slums of India, the Blind Opera of Calcutta, and teaching empowerment and self-awareness through dance to the daughters of sex workers in Calcutta, India.
I document the work and energy that goes into dance — not just the final performance. For the past five years I’ve been unofficial photographer in residence at the Bates Dance Festival, documenting the creative life of dancers, how they carry themselves, work in the studio, create movement, set it in space and time, surround it with light and costume.
