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THIS SUMMER ON THE NEW VIC STAGE!

PROGRAM ASince 1998, the Bessie Award-nominated DARRAH CARR DANCE has drawn from Irish music, reels and spatial patterns to create "a distinctive blend of contemporary modern dance and traditional Irish step" (Irish Central). Performing a high-energy, rhythmically-based style that Artistic Director Darrah Carr calls "ModERIN," the company members are as "graceful as they are powerful ... ingeniously talented and have the most engaging spirits." (BroadwayWorld)

ZVIDANCE’s stirring work celebrates diversity by melding movement genres into a distinct contemporary dance vocabulary that boldly addresses the depths of the human experience. Dance Magazine exclaims, “One does not just watch a dance by Zvi Gotheiner. One enters a world with its own internal logic, a sensual, organic world of movement,language and images where one is pulled along by currents unseen and inevitable.”

URBAN BUSH WOMEN is uniquely committed to making dance the language that brings under-told stories to life through the art and vision of its award-winning founder Jawole Willa Jo Zollar. In "promoting social change and forging communities” (The New York Times), the company provides a platform for marginalized dance artists, helps to preserve artistic legacies and catalyzes culturally and socially relevant experimental art making.

PROGRAM BExtending the legacy of one of the most influential contemporary dance choreographers of the 20th century, MARTHA GRAHAM DANCE COMPANY remains at the forefront of modern dance innovation. In the 89 years since the company’s founding, “the classic repertory of Martha Graham remains luminous alongside thrilling and stylistically distinctive contemporary works. There’s been no chance for dust to settle.” (Dance Enthusiast)

“Exciting, passionate, uplifting and achingly human” (BroadwayWorld), NOCHE FLAMENCA’s vivid and passionate flamenco epitomizes the form’s essence and emotion. The New York Times hails soloist Soledad Barrio as “a force. Beating out rhythms with rattling heels and swirling her arms overhead with emphatic bearing, she leaves one world for another.”

With a style that “overlays a hip hop sensibility with an infusion of mainstream American modernism” (SF Gate), the dancers of KYLE ABRAHAM / ABRAHAM.IN.MOTION construct a unique language from ballet, modern and urban dance disciplines. A recipient of the 2013 MacArthur Fellowship, Kyle Abraham intertwines a “provocative vocabulary with a strong emphasis on sound, human behavior and all things visual.” (BroadwayWorld)

PROGRAM CA winner of the 2014 Bessie Award for Outstanding Emerging Choreographer, Jessica Lang has been lauded as “a master of visual composition” by Dance Magazine. Showcasing a fluid, classically-inspired ballet technique through contemporary choreography, “JESSICA LANG DANCE truly puts heart into every detail of their performance.” (BroadwayWorld)

In a fusion of Afro-Cuban beats, live acapella vocals and explosive tap percussion, RUMBATAP brings rhythm to the forefront of its movement style. The Huffington Post raves that choreographer/dancer/percussionist Max Pollak “blurs the distinction between dance and music … he is cooking a new dish: taking elements from different parts of the world, weaving them and creating an energy that is meant to be shared.”

Under the leadership of David Parsons, “one of the great movers of modern dance” (The New York Times), PARSONS DANCE creates “American works of extraordinary artistry that are both engaging and uplifting to audiences throughout the world” (BroadwayWorld). Performing for over 31 seasons, Parsons Dance delivers energetic, athletic and joyfully exuberant modern dance.

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INSIDE THE ART FORM Here is a brief list of some of the dance styles that will be seenon the New Vic stage!

AFRICAN DANCEOriginating in countries of Sub-Saharan Africa, traditional African music and dance utilizes polyrhythm and total body articulation. Many dances of the African diaspora are generally inspired by the earth and are grounded in ritual, celebration, worship and gathering as a community.

BALLETA centuries-old formal style of dance that consists of a set of intricate positions and techniques and is often characterized by graceful and fluid movements.

BALLROOMSocial dancing where couples dance together, moving in specific patterns that match the spirit of the song. There are lots of ballroom dance styles, such as tango, waltz and foxtrot.

MODERNA free and expressive style of dance that came about in response to more structured dance forms, like ballet and tap. It is not bound by rhythms.

DABKE DANCEAn Arabic folk dance from the mountainous regions above the Mediterranean coastline and the Tigris River, it is traditionally a communal line dance known for its stomping and is performed at weddings.

FLAMENCOA Latin art form made up of three components: guitar, song and dance. It is known for its emotive style and rhythmic clapping by the dancers and spectators.

HIP HOPA contemporary style of dance that includes a variety of urban dance techniques, like b-boying/b-girling, popping and locking.

IRISH STEP DANCEA folk dance from Ireland, Irish step dancing was spread across the country by dance masters who taught people how to use their feet not only to dance but also as instruments providing the accompanying rhythm.

JAZZA style of dance that is smooth like ballet, but not as structured. The movement flows with the rhythm of the music (often jazz) and the performers often improvise their steps as they dance.

RUMBADerived from the Cuban word “rumbear” which means to have a party, Rumba is comprised of intricate rhythms and bodily expressions that make it one of the most popular ballroom dances.

TAPA style of dance in which the feet drum on the floor. Metal plates are attached to the bottom of the performers' shoes, so the dance consists not only of movement but also the percussive sounds of their feet.

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BEFOREPrior to attending VICTORY DANCE with your students/campers, find out how much they already know about dance.

Use the Prior Knowledge questions below as a guide for your reflection. In the process of exploring these areas, you’ll spark their curiosity about the show and enhance their anticipation for the trip.

How would you define dance?

Have you seen dancers live on stage before? What style of dance were they performing?

What style of dance do you enjoy most, either as a dancer or audience member?

What qualities make dance interesting to watch?

If you had to put together a program of your favorite dancers (famous or not), who would be on your list?

Based on the descriptions of the dance companies you are going to see, which are you most excited about and why?

AFTER

Reflect with your students after the show.

What was your experience of seeing live dance on stage?

Has your definition of dance changed in any way? If so, how?

Did any of the dances surprise you? If so, how?

Did you have a favorite dance piece? Which was it and why?

B.E.S.T.

Body Energy Space Time (B.E.S.T.) Throughout this resource guide, you and your students will be introduced to dance-related activities. As your students create dance vocabulary, refer them to the B.E.S.T. chart (Body, Energy, Space and Time) to help them make interesting choices about their dance pieces. (See the next page for the B.E.S.T. handout.)

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WHAT DO THEY KNOW NOW?

SPACEENERGYBODY TIME

THE ELEMENTS OF DANCE

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The Elements of Dance Sets have been created through a partnership of Walker Art Center and Perpich Center for Arts Education using frameworks and tools developed by Diane Aldis for Perpich professional development and outreach programs.

BEING YOUR B.E.S.T.

PHOTOS: PARSONS DANCE BY LOIS GREENFIELD

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PROGRAM A: BEFORE

What are the dance styles of this piece?

What kind of music do you think these dancers are moving to?

What is a question you have for these dancers?







PREPARE AND REFLECT

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Prior to seeing the show, answer the questions below about each image. After the show, flip the page over and see if your answers have changed.

DARRAH CARR DANCE

ZVIDANCE

URBAN BUSHWOMEN

PHOTO BY LOIS GREENFIELD

PHOTO BY DARIEL SNEED

PHOTO BY RICK MCCOLLOUGH

PREPARE AND REFLECT Now that you've seen the show, answer the questions below to see how your answers might have changed!

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PROGRAM A: AFTERWhat are some words you would use to describe this performance?

How did the music contribute to the performance?

What is a new question you have for these dancers or the choreographers?

What are some words you would use to describe this performance?






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DARRAH CARR DANCE

ZVIDANCE

URBAN BUSHWOMEN


PHOTO BY DARIEL SNEED

PHOTO BY RICK MCCOLLOUGH

PROGRAM B: BEFORE










PREPARE AND REFLECT Prior to seeing the show, answer the questions below about each image. After the show, flip the page over and see if your answers have changed.

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MARTHA GRAHAMDANCE COMPANY

NOCHE FLAMENCA

KYLE ABRAHAM / ABRAHAM.IN.MOTION

PHOTO BY BRIGID PIERCE

PHOTO BY CHRIS BENNION

PHOTO BY IAN DOUGLAS

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NEW VICTORY THEATERPREPARE AND REFLECT Now that you've seen the show, answer the questions below to see

how your answers might have changed!

PROGRAM B: AFTERWhat are some words you would use to describe this performance?









CREATIVITY PAGE© THE NEW 42ND STREET, INC.

MARTHA GRAHAMDANCE COMPANY

NOCHE FLAMENCA

KYLE ABRAHAM / ABRAHAM.IN.MOTION

PHOTO BY BRIGID PIERCE

PHOTO BY CHRIS BENNION

PHOTO BY IAN DOUGLAS

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PREPARE AND REFLECT Prior to seeing the show, answer the questions below about each image. After the show, flip the page over and see if your answers have changed.

PROGRAM C: BEFORE










JESSICA LANG DANCE

MAX POLLAK / RUMBATAP

PARSONS DANCE

PHOTO BY SHAREN BRADFORD

PHOTO BY MAX POLLAK


PREPARE AND REFLECT Now that you've seen the show, answer the questions below to see how your answers might have changed!

PROGRAM C: AFTERWhat are some words you would use to describe this performance?





What is a new question you have for this dancer or the choreographers?




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JESSICA LANG DANCE

MAX POLLAK / RUMBATAP

PARSONS DANCE

PHOTO BY SHAREN BRADFORD

PHOTO BY MAX POLLAK


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