2012 Fine Arts Camp
Juneau Dance Unlimited Fine Arts Camp 2012 is going to be a wonderful, creative, and life-changing experience you don’t want to miss. Exciting and creative classes will be taught by vibrant & talented artists from our community. Dance classes by The Weber Dance
Company from Boston will also be offered. So come and join in the fun at this year’s inspiring, colorful arts experience! Registration is open now!
More Information at http://juneaudance.org/fine-arts-camp
Thodos Dance Chicago
Thodos Dance Company will teach a free Modern class at the JDU studio on Thursday, April 5th from 5:30 – 7:00 p.m. They will also be preforming at JDHS on Saturday, April 7th at 7:30. Tickets are on sale now at www.jahc.org, the JACC or Hearthside Books.
Here’s the summary from Juneau Arts and Humanities about the company:
Share“Breathtakingly athletic,” “powerfully beautiful,” performing “vibrant choreography” are among the many critical accolades that Thodos Dance Chicago (TDC) has received since its inception. Founded in 1992 by artistic director Melissa Thodos, this ensemble of well-rounded artists delivers contemporary dance to its audiences with an appealing style that incorporates a variety of dance forms created and performed with an innovative flair. “Rich theatrical work, limited only by gravity” – Hedy Weiss, Chicago Sun Times
Thodos Chicago Dance
JAHC has a Thodos Dance Chicago performance on Saturday, April 7th at JDHS – 7:30 p.m.
Tickets are on sale now at www.jahc.org, JACC or Hearthside Books. Here’s the summary on the JAHC website about the company:
“Breathtakingly athletic,” “powerfully beautiful,” performing “vibrant choreography” are among the many critical accolades that Thodos Dance Chicago (TDC) has received since its inception. Founded in 1992 by artistic director Melissa Thodos, this ensemble of well-rounded artists delivers contemporary dance to its audiences with an appealing style that incorporates a variety of dance forms created and performed with an innovative flair. “Rich theatrical work, limited only by gravity” – Hedy Weiss, Chicago Sun Times
Thodos Dance Company will teach a Modern class at the JDU studio on Thursday, April 5th from 5:30 – 7:00 p.m., there is no fee.
TDC will also be offering a two hour Hip Hop Workshop for middle/high school age dancers at JRC in the Valley on Friday, April 6th at 7 p.m., fee is $20.
Brahms’ Hungarian Dances and Dvorak’s Slavonic Dances This Weekend
Juneau Dance Unlimited Students will be performing alongside the Juneau Student Symphony on Saturday, March 3 at 7:30 P.M. and Sunday, March 4 at 4:00 P.M. at the Juneau Arts and Culture Center (JACC). Pay as you can at the door. Come enjoy the show!
JDU Winter/Spring Semester 2012
Check out JDU’s Winter/Spring schedule. Our semester is January 2 – May 27. All you need to do is fill out a registration form and come dance with us!
Thanks to Hecla Greens Creek Mining
A very special thanks to Hecla Greens Creek Mining Company for their generous donation and helping make Nutcracker 2011 happen. Thank you!
News Article About The Nutcracker
Klas Stolpe at the Juneau Empire wrote a feature on this year’s Nutcracker. It’s opening night tonight!
Symphonic Dances
JDU is proud to announce another collaboration with the Juneau Student Symphony on March 3rd and 4th at the JACC. Like our previous collaboration (see video), JDU dancers will be accompanied with live music from the Juneau Student Symphony. In this concert, JDU dancers will perform three pieces, Dvorak’s Slavonic Dances No. 7 & No. 8 and Brahms’s Hungarian Dances No. 1. Tickets available in the spring.
Nutcracker 2011 Poster and Ticket Information
Tickets available now at JDU, Hearthside Books, or at the Door. Advanced purchase prices are Adults $20, Seniors $15, Students/Youth (including UAS) $15, and Family $55. For more information, call our office at 463-5327.
Guest Artist – Michael Galloway
JDU is proud to announce our Guest Artist for Nutcracker 2011 – Micahel Galloway, from Company C Contemporary Ballet. Michael Galloway is originally from Madison, AL. Throughout his childhood he studied music, but did not begin his dance training until age 17. After graduating from the Alabama School of Fine Arts, he accepted a scholarship to study at Butler University with many notable teachers including Marek Cholewa, Susan McGuire, Cynthia Pratt, and Derek Reid. With the Butler Ballet he has performed the title roles in ballets such as La Vivandière and Les Sylphides, as well as the pas de trois in Swan Lake and the evil stepsister in Cinderella.
He has also danced original works by numerous choreographers such as Cynthia Pratt, Susan McGuire, and Thomas Lewey. Additionally he performed in Butler Theatre productions as well as the Oranje Festival, an all night performance of interactive multimedia, music, and improvisational dancing. After four years with Butler Ballet he spent one season with Tulsa Ballet where he performed in Raymonda, Swan Lake and The Taming the Shrew. He is now currently dancing as a soloist with Company C Contemporary Ballet.