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<P style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt" class=MsoNoSpacing><SPAN
style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Cambria','serif'; FONT-SIZE: 12pt"><STRONG>AKRON</STRONG>,
Ohio –<B style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal"> <FONT color=#800000
face=Impact>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.</SPAN></P>
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color=#800000>RED</FONT> Company real.edge.dance</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. RED will perform <B
style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal">Friday, <FONT color=#800000>October
26</FONT>, 8:13pm, Saturday, <FONT color=#800000>October 27</FONT>, 8:13 p.m.,
and Sunday, <FONT color=#800000>October 28</FONT>, 3:13 p.m. </B></SPAN></P>
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style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Cambria','serif'; FONT-SIZE: 12pt">Included on the
performance program is the premiere work <B
style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal">INCUBUS DIVINE</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.
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style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Cambria','serif'; FONT-SIZE: 12pt">The premiere of<B
style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal"> THE SOCIAL ORDER</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. </SPAN></P>
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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">TOY BOX</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! </SPAN></P>
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style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Cambria','serif'; FONT-SIZE: 12pt"><SPAN
style="mso-spacerun: yes"></SPAN>The premiere work, <B
style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal">MONARCH</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">D.U.I “dancing under influence”;</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. </SPAN></P>
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style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Cambria','serif'; FONT-SIZE: 12pt">Lastly, <B
style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal">NATURAL CHILDBIRTH</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></P>
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style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Cambria','serif'; FONT-SIZE: 12pt">During all
intermissions, <FONT color=#800000 face=Impact>RED</FONT> welcomes musical
artists Jonathan Monacelli and Daryl Belcher who will provide live eclectic and
entertaining music for patrons. Mr. Monacelli and Mr. Belcher are well respected
percussionists in the Akron area. </SPAN></P>
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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. Reserved
seating is available and recommended by contacting <FONT color=#800000
face=Impact>RED</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
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more information on <FONT color=#800000 face=Impact>RED</FONT>, visit
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href="http://www.realedgedance.org/"><SPAN
style="LINE-HEIGHT: 115%; 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><SPAN
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style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN><FONT color=#800000
face=Impact><STRONG>RED</STRONG></FONT> is supported by <I
style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal"><STRONG>The Margaret Clark Morgan
Foundation</STRONG></I>, <I style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal"><STRONG>Akron
Community Foundation</STRONG></I>, <STRONG><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.</STRONG></SPAN></DIV>
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face=Impact> Don't
miss Akron's fiercest professional modern dance company and this exciting
concert series that will make you love dance! </FONT></STRONG></SPAN></DIV>
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<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
title="http://www.RealEdgeDance.org
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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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