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<DIV style="font-color: black"><B>From:</B> <A
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<DIV><B>Sent:</B> Wednesday, October 17, 2012 7:49 AM</DIV>
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<DIV><B>Subject:</B> RED Company real.edge.dance Oct. 26-28th "Dance
Macabre"</DIV></DIV></DIV>
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style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Cambria','serif'; FONT-SIZE: 12pt"><STRONG>AKRON,
Ohio</STRONG> –<B style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal"> <FONT
color=#800000>RED</FONT> COMPANY <FONT color=#800000>R</FONT>EAL.<FONT
color=#800000>E</FONT>DGE.<FONT color=#800000>D</FONT>ANCE</B>, Akron’s
professional modern dance company, presents its second concert series featuring
dance works by Artistic Director Kelli Sanford, Guest Artist Michelle Blanton
Strong, and original music by Resident Music Composer Alex Cooke.<B
style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal"><o:p></o:p></B></SPAN></DIV>
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<P style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt" class=MsoNoSpacing><SPAN
style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Cambria','serif'; FONT-SIZE: 12pt"><FONT color=#800000
face=Impact><STRONG>RED</STRONG></FONT> <STRONG>Company <FONT
color=#800000>r</FONT>eal.<FONT color=#800000>e</FONT>dge.<FONT
color=#800000>d</FONT>ance</STRONG> 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. <FONT color=#800000
face=Impact>RED</FONT> will perform <B
style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal">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.
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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">Included on the
performance program is the premiere work <B
style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal"><FONT color=#800000>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. </SPAN></P>
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<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>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>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 surprises and twists, this work will be sure to have its viewers to
remember to treat their toys with care and respect. Doll owners beware!
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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>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>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>NATURAL
CHILDBIRTH</FONT></B> by guest artist <STRONG>Michelle Blanton Strong</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">During all
intermissions, <FONT color=#800000 face=Impact>RED</FONT> welcomes
guest musical artists <STRONG>Jonathan Monacelli</STRONG> and <STRONG>Darly
Belcher</STRONG> who will provide live eclectic and entertaining music for
patrons. Mr. Monacelli and Mr. Belcher are well respected percussionists in the
Akron area and have an incredible range of playing complex classical
scores to the pop tunes of today. <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 </SPAN><SPAN
style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Cambria','serif'; FONT-SIZE: 8pt">(Cash or Check
only).</SPAN><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Cambria','serif'; FONT-SIZE: 12pt">
Tickets $14 General Admission, $10 Senior Citizens & Students. </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>ksanford@RealEdgeDance.org</FONT></SPAN></A><SPAN
style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Cambria','serif'; FONT-SIZE: 12pt"><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">For more information on
<STRONG><FONT color=#800000 face=Impact>RED</FONT></STRONG>, 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>www.RealEdgeDance.org</FONT></SPAN></A><SPAN
style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Cambria','serif'; FONT-SIZE: 12pt"><SPAN
style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN><FONT color=#800000
face=Impact><STRONG>RED</STRONG></FONT> 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>, <I style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal">GrayMatterDesign</I>, <I
style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal">Martell School of Dance</I>, and individual
patrons. <o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
<DIV><BR><STRONG><FONT face=Impact>Kelli Sanford
MFA
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<DIV><STRONG><FONT face=Impact>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
title="http://www.RealEdgeDance.org
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<DIV><FONT face=Calibri>Kelli Sanford MFA<BR>Artistic Director <BR>RED Company
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