Dance North Texas | August—October 2022 Issue

DANCE NORTH TEXAS

AUGUST - OCTOBER 2022 A Dance Council of North Texas Production thedancecouncil.org

INSIDE: The Spotlight Is On Katie Puder 2022 Scholarship Awards Dallas Dance Film Festival at Latino Cultural Center They’re Back—Fall Performances!

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FROM THE PRESIDENT...

Dear Friends,

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Summer is starting

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to wrap up and many young

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dancers are returning home

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from summer

KATIE COOPER + Avant Chamber Ballet

programs throughout the ready

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DANCE COUNCIL’S 2022 SCHOLARSHIP AWARDS

the country and abroad to and ready to start a

new season of dance and put into practice all they learned while away. Many received financial support through DCNT’s scholarship program which reopens for application on

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December 15th.

DALLAS DANCE FILM FESTIVAL

Dance Council continues to advocate for dance and has launched a new outreach program called “A Chance to Dance” to introduce at-risk communities to the joy of dance.

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In addition, the program provides an opportunity to improve

FALL PERFORMANCES

social skills, confidence, self-control and focus, as well as the ability to participate in a group setting. The program works

COVER: Liminality — 2021 Dallas Dance Film Festival Best of Fest Jennifer Akalina Petuch + Annali Rose, Directors

DANCE is published quarterly by the Dance Council of North Texas and is available online. Articles of interest to the community, performance calendar information, letters to the editor, and press releases are welcome.

CONTRIBUTORS Mattie Boyd | Mair Cawston Go to thedancecouncil.org to: Join Dance Council of North Texas or renew an existing membership, sign up for CenterStage, DCNT’s weekly eblast delivered to your inbox each Wednesday, get information about advertising opportunities or donate to DCNT!

with teens and adults that have experienced life-altering events such as homelessness, exposure to drug abuse, sextrafficking, domestic violence, and more. Instructors certified in psychological and physical trauma will work with the most vulnerable groups.

On the Calendar: Please join us for the upcoming Dallas Dance Film Festival at Latino Cultural Center September 8th and 9th featuring short dance films from around the world and live performances by some of our north Texas preprofessional companies. Tickets are available starting August 15th.

Keep on dancing!

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IN THE SPOTLIGHT

CUE UP: KATIE PUDER Photos by Sean Sullivan

AVANT CHAMBER BALLET CELEBRATES ITS FIRST DECADE

DCNT: Tell us a little about yourself, Katie.

KC: I am from Texas and came back to Dallas in my late 20s for my family. I didn’t plan to start Avant Chamber Ballet, but no one was doing ballet in the way that I love, especially in Dallas.

DCNT: What inspired you to start your own company?

KC: I wanted to choreograph more with professional level dancers, and I had a wonderful group of friends who were dancers and musicians who wanted to be a part of something new and exciting. They inspired me, and as a female choreographer in ballet I had to make my own opportunities.

DCNT: Why did you decide to use only live music?

KC: I didn’t really have a choice! There is such a difference for the dancers and the audience to see dance with live music, not recordings.

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You would never go see opera with a recorded orchestra, and I think when dancers can have that same connection with musicians and conductors. It’s a full performance experience and a non-negotiable for me.

DCNT: You’re celebrating your 10th season. Tell us what to expect.

KC: It is our biggest season yet and we are starting it with our 10th Anniversary Celebration October 15th at Moody Performance Hall. We are commissioning a new work from Jock Soto and me plus re-staging some of my favorite Balanchine and Wheeldon from past seasons.

Before the performance we will have a champagne toast and afterwards will be dinner and after party. We are so excited to celebrate with our audience!

DCNT: Looking back, would you change anything?

KC: I think anyone starting a non-profit professional company has to be a bit naive but also have a lot of grit. Every production I learn a lot of lessons about how to do this better, but I don’t think I would change anything! It’s been a wonderful ride with some fantastic artists who inspire me every day.

DCNT: Any future goals or plans?

KC: Lots of plans! We are growing our school to younger ages and adding locations for our free outreach classes this year, and I see us expanding our studio space in the next couple years. My number one goal is always to support the company dancers more artistically and financially with raises and longer contracts which we are doing every year. It’s never easy to run a nonprofit but always rewarding.

Avant Chamber Ballet 3630 Harry Hines #30, Dallas, Tx 75219 info@avantchamberballet.org The Season: 10th Year Celebration | October 15, 2022 The Nutcracker | December 9 - 11, 2022 Alice in Wonderland | February 17 - 18, 2023 Women’s Choreography Project | April 28-29, 2023

Photo by Jordan Fraker

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DALLAS DALLAS DANCE FILM DANCE FILM FESTIVAL FESTIVAL

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The Dallas DancePRODUCTION Film Festival (DDFF) preview kicks off the fall season showcasing a wealth of talent, artistry, innovation, the diversity of live dance, and films from around the world.

The show features past winners and previews some of the current season’s applicants. The 2023 final awards selection will take place at the Oak Cliff Society of Fine Arts Turner House in November.

Special Guest Artists include B. Moore Dance and Nathan Hirschaut, winner of 2021’s DDFF Innovative and Creative Awards.

SEPTEMBER 8—9 | 8:00PM LATINO CULTURAL CENTER Tickets go on sale August 15th at ticketdfw.com.

Photo: Liminality, Best of Fest 2021

Dallas Dance Film Festival presents live dance, and short films directed by national + international filmmakers.

Classical ballet, contemporary, jazz, and tap are featured, performed by the area’s pre-professional, and professional dance companies September 8 and 9 at Latino Cultural Center in the Dallas Arts District.

This year’s performing companies include: Ballet Ensemble of Texas, Ballet Frontier, Chamberlain Ballet, Dallas Ballet Company, LakeCities Ballet, RIFF Dallas, Texas Ballet Theater Studio Company.

JOSHUA ARMSTRONG WinNor Family Scholarship

CIARAN BARLOW Neil Hess Scholarship

20 THANUSHRI BATHEY Arathi School of Dance Scholarship

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ISABELLA DESABRAIS Mary Jane Schiavone Scholarship

ADELINE DUNLAP Betty Bowdich Cox Scholarship

NIDHI KASHYAP Indian Cultural Heritage Foundation Scholarship

KEENAN KEIFER State Street Scholarship

TREVIN RALPHS Denton City Contemporary Ballet Scholarship 12 • DANCE NORTH TEXAS • AUGUST – OCTOBER 2022

CAMPBELL REED Glenda Brown Scholarship

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SCARLETT KEITH Mary Jane Schiavone Scholarship

ISABEL REESE C. Wattley Legacy Contemporary Dance Scholarship Scholarship

ROSE SO Natalie Skelton Tut Schola

022 SAVANNAH CUMMINGS Aman Scholarship

MEGAN DAVIDSON South Dallas Dance Festival Scholarship

AVA ROSE DILLON Cindy’s Day Ballet Scholarship

TORI HAN Fred Kelly Scholarship

EMMA JOHNSON Kyle Richards Memorial Scholarship

GRACEANNA MACKARON Marjorie Tallchief Scholarship

AVA MOJICA Darrell Sneed Memorial Scholarship

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LARSHIP ARDS

OMBITO tu Memorial Ballet arship

MACIE KRAUSE Amber Strauser Scholarship

LIDIIA VOLKOVA Nathalie Krassovska Memorial Scholarship

AVERY STAFFORD E. John Busser Ballet Scholarship

LANE WARD George Skibine Scholarship 13 • DANCE NORTH TEXAS • AUGUST – OCTOBER 2022

PERFORMANCES

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October 9. Texas Youth Ballet presents October Dances Ballet in the Park.

3PM | Admission free (donations encouraged) | Bonnie Wenk Park Pavilion, 2996 Virginia Pkwy, McKinney, TX | texasyouthballet.org

September 17. Dance Bruce Wood Dance makes a historic return to Fort Worth! Homecoming features Bruce Wood’s audience favorites: the intensely riveting, RED, and his quintessential tribute to ranches, rodeos and all things Texas, Lovett! Artistic director Joy Bollinger says, “Bruce Wood Dance is thrilled to come home to Fort Worth.” W.E. Scott Theatre | Arts Fort Worth, 1300 Gendy St, Fort Worth, Texas 76107 | 817 738-1938 | Reserved seating $45 | Tickets and info at brucewooddance.org.

Photo by Jordan Fraker

September 30 - October 1. TITAS/DANCE UNBOUND is thrilled to present Gibney Company in their Texas Debut. Exciting, diverse choreography and stellar dancers, Gibney Company is not to be missed! 7PM | Moody Performance Hall, 2520 Flora St Dallas,TX 75201 | attpac.org.

October 1 - 2. Ballet Frontier presents Giselle, a stunning love story and a beautiful Romantic ballet. October 1 at 7:30pm | October 2 at 2pm | Will Rogers Auditorium, Fort Worth. Tickets start at $40 | buy.ticketstothecity.com | balletfrontier.org | Enrica Tseng 817.852.6887.

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October 15. Avant Chamber Ballet’s 10th Anniversary Celebration featuring Concerto Barocco, The American pas de deux, Rhapsody in Blue, and a world premiere by world-renowned dancer Jock Soto with a special performance by composer and musician Laura Ortman. The evening features live chamber and orchestra music conducted by Brad Cawyer.

Standard ticket: performance, post-performance celebration with two drink tickets and dinner. VIP ticket add-on: exclusive pre-show toast with Jock Soto and a thank you gift. 6:15-7:15pm VIP Meet and Greet with Jock Soto | 7:30-9pm, Performance | 9 –10:30pm, Dinner and Celebration. Attire: Formal. Moody Performance Hall | ticketdfw.com | info@avantchamberballet.org.

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October 21. LakeCities Ballet Theatre presents its annual Halloween classic, Le Ballet de Dracula. The lead, danced by

Shannon Beacham, will take flight at The Grand Theatre in Lewisville. This hauntingly beautiful ballet was written by Tom Rutherford with original choreography by Kelly Lannin and assisted by Shanon Tate. October 21 at 7:30PM | October 22 at 2PM and 7:30PM. Tickets available at lakecitiesballet.org.

AUDITION September 17 - 18. Chamberlain Ballet will hold open auditions for roles in The Nutcracker. Ages 6 and up. Rehearsals will be held weekends during October and November. Performances will take place November 25 - 27 at the Eisemann Center in Richardson, TX. For more information on audition dates, times, parent meetings and information about The Nutcracker and Chamberlain Ballet, visit our website ChamberlainBallet.Org. Times vary by age I Auditions held at Chamberlain School of Ballet I 3003 W 15th Street, Plano TX 75075 I ChamberlainBallet.Org/news/2022-nutcracker-audition-information. Chamberlain Ballet photo

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October 23. Dallas Ballet Company presents Les Danses d’Automne, our fall repertoire concert, where we will perform new works by choreographer Christina Ghiardi and others as part of a full program of dance. 3PM | Granville Arts Center, Garland.

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Membership Benefits for All Members Include:

October 28 - 29. TITAS/DANCE UNBOUND presents Nrityagram Dance Ensemble and Chitrasena Dance Company in a stunning partnership that celebrates centuries of rich Indian and Sri Lankan cultures. Moody Performance Hall | attpac.org.

• Priority Registration & Discounts to DCNT Performances, Events & Master Classes • Eligibility for Student & Professional Scholarships • Access to Teaching Opportunities • Discounts at Dance Businesses & Select Dance Performances • Free Subscription to DCNT Quarterly Publication • Free Subscription to DCNT’s Weekly E-newsletter, CenterStage • Recognition on the DCNT Website • Voting Privileges at DCNT Annual Meeting (Except Student Level) • DCNT Membership Card • Discounts on Space Rental at Sammons Center for the Arts • Discounts on Select Studio Rentals Around the Metroplex

Membership Benefits for Organization Members Also Include: • Free Expanded Performance/Calendar Listings in DCNT Quarterly Publication • Free Performance/Event/Job Listings in CenterStage + On the DCNT Website • Free Info Links on DCNT Web Pages; ‘Find a Dance Studio’ + ‘Find a Dance Link’ • Discounted Intensive Listings in DCNT Quarterly Publication • Access to Performance Opportunities, Many with Stipends • Advertising Discounts

November 11. TITAS/DANCE UNBOUND presents Bodytraffic. An evening of compelling works that embody the company’s energy, sophistication, and sheer joy for dance. 8PM | Winspear Opera House | attpac.org.

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DANCE DIRECTORY

COPPELL BALLET ACADEMY OF TEXAS

145 Fitness Ct, Coppell TX 75019 972-745-0199 Balletacademyoftexas. com. Director, Tammie Reinsch Professional training for ages 2 ½ - Adult Ballet, Pointe, Pas de Deux, Jazz, Contemporary, Modern, Tap, Coaching and Professional Preparatory Program.

Alumni performing with national and international companies, including American Ballet Theatre.

Home of Ballet Ensemble of Texas Artistic Director, Thom Clower Balletensembleoftexas.org

DALLAS AVANT CHAMBER BALLET Train for your career, not competitions ACB Trainees - professional training for ages 14 and up. First Steps - low-cost classes for ages 4-8. 2408 Farrington St, Dallas, TX 75207 avantchamberballet.org, info@avantchamberballet.org CONTEMPORARY BALLET DALLAS

Lindsay DiGiuseppe, Director & Owner.

Year round Professional Training in a positive Environment in the Heart of Dallas. Classes for all ages: 18mos-Adult in ballet, tap, jazz, hip hop, pointe, modern, contemporary, creative movement, parent & me; pre-professional program; Youth Ballet, Tap & Hip hop Companies; Largest adult selection of dance classes in Dallas, Located at Central Expressway & Mockingbird Ln. Dallas, TX 214-821-2066 www.contemporaryballetdallas.com admin2@schoolofcbd.com

DALLAS BALLET CENTER Judy and Brent Klopfenstein, Artistic Directors. 8530 Abrams Rd, Ste 608, Dallas, TX 214.348.3224 dallasballetcenter.com info@dallasballetcenter.com

DALLAS BALLET COMPANY

DBC Tap Connection & DBC Contemporary Company. Judy & Brent Klopfenstein, Artistic Directors. 8530 Abrams Road, Ste 608, Dallas, TX dallasballetcompany.org info@dallasballetcompany.org

THE DALLAS CONSERVATORY

(Dallas and Frisco campuses) Jacqueline Porter, Artistic Director.

Now in its 15th anniversary year, 7-time YAGP Outstanding School Winner offers world-class facilities and instruction for 18 months to Adult in ballet, pointe,

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partnering, variations, contemporary, jazz, modern, hip hop, theatre dance, ballroom, tap, acro, singing, acting, musical theater, TV/Film and fitness.

Our graduates are at Juilliard, USC, and work professionally in dance and theater. Classes for absolute beginners through professional. • NEW Commercial Program ages 8-22 led by world renowned Blake McGrath • 5 performing companies for recreational and prepro students with varying price and commitment • Public Master Class Series • International Summer Dance Intensives at 5 levels • 12 dance studios + 3 voice studios available to rent. • Frisco Square and Dallas locations TheDallasConservatory.org

DENTON DENTON DANCE CONSERVATORY

Lisa Racina-Torre, Owner/Director.

Ballet, pointe, jazz, tap, contemporary, hip-hop, Pilates, Ages 3-Adult. Home of Denton City Contemporary Ballet. 4103 Mesa Dr, Denton, TX 940.383.2623 Director@dentondance.com dentondance.com

FT WORTH BALLET CENTER OF FORT WORTH Artistic Director Enrica & Chung-Lin Tseng. 6132 Overton Ridge Blvd, Ft Worth, TX 76132 817.423.9888 balletcenterfortworth.com balletcenter_fw@yahoo.com

MARGO DEAN SCHOOL OF BALLET

Home of Ballet Concerto. Ballet for all ages & levels, flamenco & Jazz dance.

3803 Camp Bowie Blvd, Ft Worth, TX 76107 817.738.7915 webster_dean@att. net margodeanballet.com balletconcerto.com

TEXAS BALLET THEATER SCHOOL —FORT WORTH

The official school of Texas Ballet Theater offers programs ranging from beginner ballet to elite professional training, ages 3 and up. Classes also include jazz and tap, as well as adult classes. | 1540 Mall Circle, Fort Worth, TX 76116 | fwschool@ texasballet.org | texasballettheater.org texasballettheater.org

TEXAS CHRISTIAN UNIVERSITY

School for Classical & Contemporary Dance; BFA in Ballet and/or Modern Dance. TCU Box 297910, Ft Worth, TX 76129 817.257.7615 dance@tcu.edu

LEWISVILLE THE BALLET CONSERVATORY

Home of Lake Cities Ballet Theatre Kelly Lannin, Director. 1400 FM 407, Lewisville, TX 75077 972.317.0194. balletconservatory.com lakecitiesballet.org. 4-time YAGP Outstanding School. 4-time YAGP Best Teacher Award

MCKINNEY TEXAS YOUTH BALLET: CONSERVATORY AND COMPANY 901 N. McDonald St, Suite 705.

Boutique ballet conservatory, highlevel ballet training includes pas de deux, men’s program. Frequent guest instructors. Jennifer Dulin, Artistic Director 214-477-9434 texasyouthballet.org

PLANO CHAMBERLAIN BALLET

Pre-professional Dance Company.

Kathy Chamberlain, Artistic Director 1404 Gables Court, Suite 101, Plano TX 214-412-8589 ChamberlainBallet.Org

CHAMBERLAIN SCHOOL OF BALLET Kathy Chamberlain, Director.

Classical ballet, jazz, tap,musical theater, adult classes. 3003W. 15th St, Plano, TX 972.985.1374 chamberlainschoolofballet.com

RICHARDSON TEXAS BALLET THEATER SCHOOL— DALLAS

he official school of Texas Ballet Theater offers programs ranging from beginner ballet to elite professional training, ages 3 and up. Classes also include jazz, tap, and modern, as well as adult classes. | 300 N. Coit Rd. Ste. 231, Richardson, TX 75080 | 214-377-8576 | texasballettheater.org

TOBY’S SCHOOL OF DANCE Home of Richardson Fine Arts Conservatory. Sally & Don Andriot.

635 W Campbell Rd, Suite 224, Richardson, TX 75080 972.235.0514 tobyschoolofdance@gmail.com tobysdance.com

Margo Dean School of Ballet HOME OF BALLET CONCERTO 3803 Camp Bowie Blvd, Ft Worth, TX 76107

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