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<DIV style="font-color: black"><B>From:</B> <A
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<DIV><B>Subject:</B> RED Company real.edge.dance October 26-28th "Dance
Macabre"</DIV></DIV></DIV>
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<P style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt" class=MsoNoSpacing><SPAN
style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Cambria','serif'; FONT-SIZE: 12pt"><STRONG>AKRON,
Ohio</STRONG> –<B style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal"> <FONT color=#800000>RED
COMPANY REAL.EDGE.DANCE</FONT></B>, Akron’s professional modern dance company,
presents its second concert series </SPAN></P>
<P style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt" class=MsoNoSpacing><SPAN
style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Cambria','serif'; FONT-SIZE: 12pt"><FONT
color=#800000><STRONG>"Dance Macabre"</STRONG></FONT> featuring dance works
by Artistic Director Kelli Sanford, Guest Artist Michelle Blanton Strong, and
original music by </SPAN></P>
<P style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt" class=MsoNoSpacing><SPAN
style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Cambria','serif'; FONT-SIZE: 12pt">Resident Music Composer
Alex Cooke.<B style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal"><o:p></o:p></B></SPAN></P>
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style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Cambria','serif'; FONT-SIZE: 12pt"><o:p> </o:p></SPAN></P>
<P style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt" class=MsoNoSpacing><SPAN
style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Cambria','serif'; FONT-SIZE: 12pt">RED Company
real.edge.dance will present a full evening concert of eclectic and dynamically
charged dance works on the main campus of The University of Akron’s Daum Theater
(Kolbe Hall). The concert feat<A name=_GoBack></A>ures group works that will
explore diverse themes that will surely entertain and intrigue its viewers.
<STRONG><FONT color=#800000 face=Impact>RED</FONT></STRONG> will perform <B
style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal"><FONT face=Impact><FONT
color=#000000>Friday, <FONT color=#800000>October 26</FONT>, 8:13 pm, Saturday,
<FONT color=#800000>October 27</FONT>, 8:13 p.m., and Sunday, <FONT
color=#800000>October 28</FONT>, 3:13 p.m.
<o:p></o:p></FONT></FONT></B></SPAN></P>
<P style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt" class=MsoNoSpacing><SPAN
style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Cambria','serif'; FONT-SIZE: 12pt"><o:p><FONT color=#800000
face=Impact> </FONT></o:p></SPAN></P>
<P style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt" class=MsoNoSpacing><SPAN
style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Cambria','serif'; FONT-SIZE: 12pt">Included on the
performance program is the premiere work <B
style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal"><FONT color=#800000 face=Impact>INCUBUS
DIVINE</FONT></B>, a dark portrayal of the concept of a “demonic possession of a
lost soul”.<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>This intense work will
explore the demons that we all have residing inside our souls and those that
strain to capture our souls. This work is sure to send chills down the spines of
its viewers. <o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
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style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Cambria','serif'; FONT-SIZE: 12pt"><o:p> </o:p></SPAN></P>
<P style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt" class=MsoNoSpacing><SPAN
style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Cambria','serif'; FONT-SIZE: 12pt">The premiere of<B
style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal"> <FONT color=#800000 face=Impact>THE SOCIAL
ORDER</FONT></B> is an emotional commentary on the social interactions of
bullying in today’s society. This piece demonstrates the pain and isolation an
individual feels when being ostracized by others, but then also how individuals
can have a change of heart and realize their mistakes in out casting others.
Original music by Alex Cooke captures the emotions that individuals experience
when in this tough position. <o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
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style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Cambria','serif'; FONT-SIZE: 12pt"><o:p> </o:p></SPAN></P>
<P style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt" class=MsoNoSpacing><SPAN
style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Cambria','serif'; FONT-SIZE: 12pt"><SPAN
style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>Returning from last season is <B
style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal"><FONT color=#800000 face=Impact>TOY
BOX</FONT></B>, a group work with an edgy twist to a child’s dolls. This work
will make one think twice about the cute inanimate and innocent personalities of
toy dolls. A whirlwind of surprise and twists, this work will be sure to have
its viewers to remember to treat their toys with care and respect. Doll owners
beware! <o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
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style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Cambria','serif'; FONT-SIZE: 12pt"><o:p> </o:p></SPAN></P>
<P style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt" class=MsoNoSpacing><SPAN
style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Cambria','serif'; FONT-SIZE: 12pt"><SPAN
style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>The premiere work, <B
style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal"><FONT color=#800000
face=Impact>MONARCH</FONT></B>, is inspired by the beauty and movement of the
monarch butterfly. <SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>This imagistic
work will capture the energy and life cycle of the butterfly. The program also
includes the premiere of <B style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal"><FONT
color=#800000 face=Impact>D.U.I “dancing under influence”</FONT> ;</B> a social
commentary of how easily society is influence to be followers instead of leaders
and the consequences that can come with those actions. Set to original hip-hop
inspired music by Alex Cooke. <o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
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style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Cambria','serif'; FONT-SIZE: 12pt"><o:p> </o:p></SPAN></P>
<P style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt" class=MsoNoSpacing><SPAN
style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Cambria','serif'; FONT-SIZE: 12pt">Lastly, <B
style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal"><FONT color=#800000 face=Impact>NATURAL
CHILDBIRTH</FONT></B> by guest artist Michelle Blanton Strong takes a humorous
look at one of life’s most important event’s “childbirth”. Set to the comedic
monologue of Bill Cosby’s Childbirth skit, this piece is sure to make one laugh
over and over. <SPAN
style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN><o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
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style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Cambria','serif'; FONT-SIZE: 12pt"><o:p> </o:p></SPAN></P>
<P style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt" class=MsoNoSpacing><SPAN
style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Cambria','serif'; FONT-SIZE: 12pt">All tickets will be sold
at the door. Tickets $14 General Admission, $10 Senior Citizens & Students.
<FONT size=1>(Cash or Check only)</FONT></SPAN></P>
<P style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt" class=MsoNoSpacing><SPAN
style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Cambria','serif'; FONT-SIZE: 12pt">Reserved seating is
available by contacting <FONT color=#800000
face=Impact><STRONG>RED</STRONG></FONT> at </SPAN><A
href="mailto:ksanford@RealEdgeDance.org"><SPAN
style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Cambria','serif'; FONT-SIZE: 12pt"><FONT
title="mailto:ksanford@RealEdgeDance.org
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color=#0000ff><STRONG
title="mailto:ksanford@RealEdgeDance.org
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style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Cambria','serif'; FONT-SIZE: 12pt"><SPAN
style="mso-spacerun: yes"><STRONG> </STRONG></SPAN></SPAN></P>
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style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Cambria','serif'; FONT-SIZE: 12pt"><STRONG><SPAN
style="mso-spacerun: yes"></SPAN><o:p></o:p></STRONG></SPAN> </P>
<P style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt" class=MsoNoSpacing><SPAN
style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Cambria','serif'; FONT-SIZE: 12pt">For more information on
<FONT color=#800000 face=Impact><STRONG>RED</STRONG></FONT>, visit </SPAN><A
href="http://www.realedgedance.org/"><SPAN
style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Cambria','serif'; FONT-SIZE: 12pt"><FONT
title="http://www.realedgedance.org/
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color=#0000ff><STRONG
title="http://www.realedgedance.org/
CTRL + Click to follow link">www.RealEdgeDance.org</STRONG></FONT></SPAN></A><SPAN
style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Cambria','serif'; FONT-SIZE: 12pt"><SPAN
style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN></SPAN></P>
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style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Cambria','serif'; FONT-SIZE: 12pt"><SPAN
style="mso-spacerun: yes"></SPAN></SPAN> </P>
<P style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt" class=MsoNoSpacing><SPAN
style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Cambria','serif'; FONT-SIZE: 12pt"><SPAN
style="mso-spacerun: yes"></SPAN><STRONG><FONT color=#800000
face=Impact>RED</FONT></STRONG> is supported by <I
style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal">The Margaret Clark Morgan Foundation</I>, <I
style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal">Akron Community Foundation</I>, <I
style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal">The Mary S. and David C. Corbin
Foundation</I>, </SPAN></P>
<P style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt" class=MsoNoSpacing><SPAN
style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Cambria','serif'; FONT-SIZE: 12pt"><I
style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal">GrayMatterDesign</I>, <I
style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal">Martell School of Dance</I>, and individual
patrons. </SPAN></P>
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style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Cambria','serif'; FONT-SIZE: 12pt"><o:p></o:p></SPAN> </P></FONT></DIV>
<DIV><STRONG><FONT face=Impact>Kelli Sanford MFA<BR>Artistic Director <BR><FONT
color=#800000>RED</FONT> Company <FONT color=#800000>r</FONT>eal.<FONT
color=#800000>e</FONT>dge.<FONT color=#800000>d</FONT>ance<BR></FONT></STRONG><A
href="http://www.RealEdgeDance.org"><STRONG><FONT
title="http://www.RealEdgeDance.org
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face=Impact>www.RealEdgeDance.org</FONT></STRONG></A></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT face=Calibri>Kelli Sanford MFA<BR>Artistic Director <BR>RED Company
real.edge.dance<BR><A
href="http://www.RealEdgeDance.org">www.RealEdgeDance.org</A></FONT></DIV>
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