Now in its fourth year, Newport’s very own dance festival is back for another week-long celebration at The Riverfront Theatre. We’ve got a jam-packed week of events including a dance performance at Newport’s historic Indoor Market featuring a colourful mix of professional, community, disabled and non-disabled dancers, a fantastic double bill from Joanna Young, a performance of a Shakespeare classic from Ballet Cymru, free dance in the foyer from Dance Shorts and Rubicon, a breakdance competition and a street dance photography exhibition! The programme for the festival is as follows... First Position (U) Monday 11 & Wednesday 13 November, 7.45pm Bess Kargman’s award-winning documentary follows six extraordinary dancers as they prepare for the chance to enter the world of professional ballet. Stuck in the Mud Tuesday 12 & Wednesday 13 November, 4pm & 6pm Choreographed by internationally renowned Marc Brew and featuring over 40 professional, community, disable and non-disabled dancers, this is a colourful and family friendly performance, taking place at Newport’s treasured Indoor Market. Army of Me & The House Opposite Tuesday 12 November, 7.30pm Joanna Young presents this fantastic double bill of dance, followed by a very special post-show discussion with Joanna herself. A Midsummer Night’s Dream Thursday 14 & Friday 15 November, 7.30pm Ballet Cymru present an outstanding adaptation of Shakespeare’s timeless play, with breath-taking choreography set to Mendelssohn’s joyous music. Free Dance in the Foyer... Rubicon Dance Wednesday 13 November, 7.15pm & Thursday 14 November, 7pm Dance Shorts Friday 15 November, 7pm A taste of new and exciting dance performed by dance Shorts and students of Rubicon Dance. Floor Wars Saturday 16 November, 2pm Another great day of 3 on 3 battle, featuring top DJs and judges and crews from far and wide! Discover Dance Exhibition Friday 1 November – Saturday 16 November This exhibition of photographs explores B-Boy and Street Dance, featuring images of exponents of this most dynamic of art forms. To book tickets or for any further information, please contact the Booking Line on 01633 656757, visit the website at www.newport.gov.uk/discoverdance or call into the Box Office. The Discover Dance is made possible through the support of Newport City Council and the Arts Council of Wales. |
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Tuesday, October 29, 2013 |
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