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Issue: 1132 Date: 5/3/2012
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DANCE ST. LOUIS AND EMERSON PRESENT THE FIFTH ANNUAL SPRING TO DANCE FESTIVAL 2012
30 dance companies, 3 unique nights, all for just $10 per night
during Memorial Day Weekend, May 24-26
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St. Louis (March 27, 2012) - The world-renowned shape-shifters of Pilobolus, the rousing and enthusiastic performances of the Lula Washington Dance Theatre, the sophisticated and striking Ballet X, these are just a few of 30 dance companies adorning the 5th annual SPRING TO DANCE FESTIVAL 2012-a Memorial Day Weekend phenomenon, where for three nights, 30 of the best dance companies of the Midwest and beyond perform a different program every night, still at its original bargain price of $10 a night. Dancers from the 30 companies will gather at the Touhill Performing Arts Center to perform a smorgasbord of styles including cutting-edge contemporary dance, rhythm jazz tap, and classical ballet. Dance St. Louis and the Touhill present the 5th Annual Emerson SPRING TO DANCE FESTIVAL 2012 on Thursday, May 24 through Saturday, May 26.
WHAT: 5th Annual SPRING TO DANCE FESTIVAL 201230 different dance companies from around the country, varying in style and repertoire, perform for 3 nights at the Touhill for just $10 a ticket each night.
WHEN: Thursday, Friday and Saturday, May 24-26, 2012
5:30 p.m. - Lobby performances
6:00 p.m. - Lee Theater performances
7:30 p.m. - Anheuser-Busch Performance Hall performances
WHERE: Touhill Performing Arts Center
TICKETS: $10 per night
Call Dance St. Louis at 314-534-6622 or visit
http://dancestlouis.org for tickets Each evening's $10 ticket covers three shows in one, with interactive demonstrations from St. Louis-area arts groups from 5:30 to 7 p.m. in the Touhill's Terrace Lobby, a performance at 6 p.m. in the intimate Lee Theater by four companies, and a different performance at 7:30 p.m. in the Anheuser-Busch Performance Hall by six companies.
Dance St. Louis Artistic and Executive Director Michael Uthoff, who created SPRING TO DANCE in 2008, said that now that the festival was heading into its fifth year, he had developed a winning formula for the programs: companies that appeared the year before, companies that did not appear that year but did appear in a previous festival, and companies new to St. Louis. This ensures the return of audience favorites while keeping the mix constantly fresh.
"For instance, I am excited about the return of River North Chicago Dance Company and Buckets and Tap Shoes, who captivated everyone when they were here two years ago," Uthoff said. "New companies include Q Dance from Canada and Jennifer Muller/The Works from New York. "The 30 companies are Midwestern troupes and guests from the East Coast, West Coast, and Canada, including Kansas City Ballet, Lula Washington Dance Theatre from Los Angeles, Flying Foot Forum from Minneapolis, Ballet Memphis, and Eisenhower Dance Ensemble from Detroit.
"As usual we also love showcasing St. Louis' own companies," Uthoff said, "so we have invited Saint Louis Ballet, MADCO, and Common Thread Contemporary Dance Company." At last year's fourth annual festival, the Friday and Saturday performances sold out. Dance Magazine commented of that festival, "In a difficult economic climate, Dance St. Louis has just the ticket." |
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