[NEohioPAL] Ohio Dance Theatre Heats up the Month of February

[Denise Gula]

Ohio Dance Theatre Heats up the Month of February

At the Breen Center February 10th, 8:00 pm with

"Dracula and other Love Stories" 

 

January 9, 2012, Cleveland OH - February is the month of Love and Valentines
and Ohio Dance Theatre invites you to an evening that will delight the
senses and stir the soul, when it premieres three new works at The Breen
Center for the Performing Arts in historic Ohio City (Lorain Ave. at 2008 W.
30th St., 44113) on February 10th, at 8:00pm.  This exciting evening of high
drama, expressive dance, and timeless music offers a mixed program including
a preview of "Dracula", "The Dream" by choreographer Lisa Lock, an excerpt
from "Carmen" and, "Beyond Courage; the Sacrifices of 1941-1945". Featured
in the program will be a special performance by quest artists from the CREDO
Chamber Music <http://www.credochambermusic.org>  String Quintet.  Advanced
preferred seating section is $28, general admission is $18, with a $10
student rate, and is available by calling the Ohio Dance Theatre office at
440-774-607, or by ordering online at www.ohiodancetheatre.org.  Or purchase
a special VIP package to attend the performance and meet the dancers
immediately following the performance for a private wine and cheese
reception. Ticket package $48.

 

Audiences are treated to a sneak preview in this excerpt of Dracula danced
by Juliana Freude and Kyle Primous. The full length version is slated to
premier next Fall when Ohio Dance Theatre celebrates its 20th anniversary.
Guest choreographer, Lisa Lock <http://www.lisaklock.com/> 's latest work,
The Dream, (2110) World Premiere a sensuous Tango, will feature Courtney
Jankovic. "I enjoy working with Lisa", says Ohio Dance Theatre member,
Courtney Jankovic.  "Even though Lisa is trained as a classical ballet
dancer, her movement draws from other styles and she asks the dancer to push
outside their comfort zone." Switzerland born Lock's choreographic work has
been seen in Los Angeles, Chicago, New York, Honolulu and San Francisco.
Ms. Lock has performed in Switzerland and Lithuania, as well as in major
European cities including Vienna, Paris, Madrid, and Edinburgh.

 

An excerpt from Ohio Dance Theatre's bold interpretation of the world's most
popular opera production, Carman (2006) will feature Anna Trumbo as Georges
Bizet's seductive and complicated temptress. Also premiering on the mixed
program is Artistic Director, Denise Gula's latest

work Beyond Courage; the Sacrifices of 1941-1945. (2012)World PremiereThis
new work utilizes the extraordinary musical score of Pulitzer Prize Winner,
composer Stephen Melillo <http://www.stephenmelillo.com/bio> .  "Beyond
Courage" brings to the audience an appreciation of that which was survived
and lost in the not-too-distant past and is summed up in the phrase, Bataan
Death March.

 

The Breen Center is located at 1911 West 30th Street. Tickets are available
on line at www.ohiodancetheatre.org, $18-$28 for adults. Tickets to the
performance and private Post Performance Reception can be purchased for $48.
A Student discount ticket is available for $10 (Must provide student ID when
picking up tickets at Box Office). For more information call Ohio Dance
Theatre at 440-774-6077.

 

About Ohio Dance Theatre:

Now in its 19th year Ohio Dance Theatre is a professional ballet based
contemporary dance company that presents works with a strong theatrical
element.  Ohio Dance Theatre's principal artistic goal is to encourage the
growth and support of serious dance through the presentation of exceptional
performances, instruction and educational programs that enhance the
community's quality of life. 

 

 

 

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