Front cover photos top to bottom, left to right: Paul B. Goode, Heather Thorne, Courtesy of MOMIX, Joel Maisonet
Dear Friends,
Sometimes it is just fate that one happens to be in one place and experience something exciting and unusual. Well, I am in that place. The excitement of celebrating a 50th anniversary is truly amazing and totally unusual, especially in our world of dance. Not many presenting organizations last this long — an incredible testament to our board of directors for its vision.
It was 50 years ago that a small group of local dance enthusiasts came together with the same goal: to give the St. Louis community access to enjoy the world’s best dance companies, which, at the time, were not consistently traveling to the region. Since then, Dance St. Louis has been the driving force behind the community’s exposure, often first exposure, to professional dance, varying in style and genre, from across the globe. I have been honored to carry the torch for the past 10 years, and the foundation built by my predecessors has made it possible to accomplish incredible things in such a short time.
You, our audience, have been our motivator. Year after year some of the finest attractions in the world have graced our stage. Year after year you have developed a discerning taste for dance, and year after year we have been able to push and assist our local dance institutions to raise their standards and challenge others at a national level. Together, and with their support, so many great things have been achieved.
Not only have we focused on the art form, but we have also committed time, energy and money to prepare our youth through comprehensive educational programs. Those interested in pursuing a dance career have access to support and guidance on their path to success. This has only been made possible through the generous support of local corporations as well as your ticket purchase and presence at the theatre.
Though I will definitely not be leading you for the next 50 years, it is with great pleasure, sense of passion and total commitment that I launch the institution towards our century mark.
I thank you for your trust and support. This 50th anniversary season and celebration is for you and about you.
Be sure to be there, be sure to bring your friends and be sure to gloat about what we have here in St. Louis.
Love and peace and great expectations.
Artistic & Executive Director
PAUL TAYLOR DANCE COMPANY
OCTOBER 2 & 3 2015
OCT. 2, 8 pm • OCT. 3, 8 pm
TOUHILL PERFORMING ARTS CENTER
Led by world-renowned choreographer Paul Taylor, Paul Taylor Dance Company is a highly sought-after ensemble that delivers dynamic and thought-provoking pieces that have been pushing boundaries for 62 years. Taylor’s meticulously choreographed dances draw from and comment on influencial moments in American cultural history — such as war, spirituality, sexuality, morality and mortality — putting his comical spin on some of these tougher issues while embracing the beauty of movement.
In 1954, Paul Taylor presented his first choreographed piece with five other dancers in Manhattan. Taylor has since claimed 60 years of unrivaled creativity becoming a cultural icon and one of history’s most celebrated artists. He is hailed as part of the pantheon that created American modern dance.
THE LEGENDARY DANCE COMPANY RETURNS TO DELIVER DYNAMIC, VIBRANT AND POETIC TWISTS ON THE INTRICACIES OF LIFE.
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“THE COMPANY LOOKED RIPE, EXPANSIVE, READY FOR ANYTHING.” —New York Times
Photo top left and top right: Paul B. Goode; bottom right: Tm Caravaglia
CARMINA BURANA STARRING NASHVILLE BALLET
Co-presented with University of Missouri – St. Louis University Orchestra & University Singers plus Bach Society of Saint Louis and St. Louis Children’s Choirs
With Opening Act: Saint Louis Ballet in a world premiere choreographed by Dance St. Louis’ own Artistic & Executive Director Michael Uthoff
NOVEMBER 6–8 2015
NOV. 6 8 PM • NOV. 7 8 PM • NOV. 8 2 PM
TOUHILL PERFORMING ARTS CENTER
When Dance St. Louis first presented Carmina Burana in 2013, its three performances were sold out. Now, back by popular demand, the spectacular production — a tapestry of live music and riveting dance — returns to the Touhill, featuring Nashville Ballet, University of MissouriSt. Louis Orchestra & Singers, Bach Society of Saint Louis and the St. Louis Children’s Choirs. 120 singers, 60-musicians, full orchestra and 40 dancers take to the stage together, evolving German composer Carl Orff’s thunderous, dramatic cantata to magnificent proportions.
When the curtains open Fortuna is revealed, represented as the Wheel of Fortune — a huge skirt that encircles a single dancer with images projected on to it to make it look like a turning wheel. Drunkards, fools, and lovers alike are caught in its relentless round. The bold first sound is O Fortuna — Orff’s iconic musical work with strong percussive elements, ancient lyrics and ominous tone that has been made famous the world over from its use in film and TV.
Created by Nashville Ballet Artistic Director & CEO Paul Vasterling, and complete with stunning costumes and visual effects, this production of Carmina Burana takes you deep into Carl Orff’s stupendously popular music in a way you’ve never experienced.
OPENING ACT
SAINT LOUIS BALLET in a world premiere choreographed by Dance St. Louis’ own Artistic & Executive Director
Michael Uthoff
2 NASHVILLE BALLET... CELEBRATING 30 YEARS IN 2016
A THRILLING COLLABORATION! 120 VOICES, 60 MUSICIANS, 40 DANCERS.
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“THE
DANCING IS FIRST-RATE— A FULLY EXPRESSIVE GROUP EFFORT THAT IS, BY TURNS, LYRICAL, GENUINELY HUMOROUS AND GRATIFYINGLY PHYSICAL” —Nashville Scene
BACH SOCIETY OF SAINT LOUIS... CELEBRATING 75 YEARS IN 2015
JAN. 29 8 PM • JAN. 30 2 PM • JAN. 30 8 PM TOUHILL PERFORMING ARTS CENTER
The irrepressible Moses Pendleton presents Alchemia, his new work for the dazzling dancer-illusionists of MOMIX. Just as he led audiences on a surreal journey through the four seasons in Botanica, Pendleton manipulates the four classic elements — earth, air, fire and water — in Alchemia to produce a show about the art of alchemy, and the alchemy of art. A multimedia spectacle, Alchemia bursts with beauty, daredevil thrills and playful humor. It’s MOMIX at its most magical.
MOMIX Founder and Artistic Director Moses Pendleton was born and reared on a dairy farm in Northern Vermont. The cows of his childhood are honored in MOMIX’s name, which he took from a feed supplement. While still a student at Dartmouth College in 1971, Pendleton co-founded Pilobolus, which went on to win international acclaim for its innovative blend of acrobatics and modern dance. In 1981, he started MOMIX, based in Washington, Connecticut. In addition to stage performances worldwide, MOMIX has worked in film and television, recently appearing in national commercials for Hanes and Target, which premiered during the 67th Annual Golden Globe Awards.
MOMIX.. CELEBRATING 35 YEARS IN 2016
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INSPIRED BY THE FOUR CLASSIC ELEMENTS — EARTH, AIR, FIRE, WATER — IT’S MOMIX AT ITS MOST MAGICAL!
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“THE AUDIENCE FLOATS OUT ON A DIZZYING HIGH OF PLEASURE.” —Chicago Tribune
Photos courtesy of MOMIX
NEW DANCE HORIZONS IV
A Celebration Inspired by St. Louis’ Legendary Black Artists
FEBRUARY 26 & 27 2016
FEB. 26 8PM • FEB. 27 2PM • FEB. 27 8PM
TOUHILL PERFORMING ARTS CENTER
Dance St. Louis’ original creation, New Dance Horizons, returns for its fourth year, but with a twist. In celebration of Black History Month, three African-American choreographers create three new works inspired by legendary St. Louis African-American artists. Each choreographer is paired with a local professional dance company to create the three unique world premieres.
MADCO performs an original creation by Bebe Miller, a native New Yorker and Bessie Award winner, who has choreographed pieces for major dance centers in the U.S., Europe and Africa. Her work has been noted for its mix of virtuosic, athletic speed and the fragile human impulse behind it.
The Big Muddy Dance Company pairs with San Francisco-based choreographer Robert Moses, whose works explore topics ranging from oral traditions in African-American culture to the dark side of contemporary urban culture.
Groundbreaking artistic pioneer Dianne McIntyre, regarded as “one of modern dance’s reigning divas” with a career spanning more than 40 years, sets her work on a local dance ensemble, auditioned and casted specifically for this event. See some of St. Louis’ best local dancers perform McIntyre’s original, exclusive piece.
Free Speaking of Dance talk in the Terrace Lobby beginning 45 minutes before the performance THE ESSENCE OF ST. LOUIS’ LEGENDARY AFRICAN-AMERICAN
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CHOREOGRAPHY
INSPIRED BY ST. LOUIS LEGENDS SUCH AS...
BE SWEPT AWAY BY THE EXOTIC CULTURES OF SPAIN WITH A POWERFUL DISPLAY FROM THIS INTERNATIONALLY RECOGNIZED COMPANY.
ENSEMBLE ESPAÑOL SPANISH DANCE THEATER
APRIL 15 & 16 2016
APR. 15 8 PM • APR. 16 2 PM • APR. 16 8 PM
TOUHILL PERFORMING ARTS CENTER
With passion, power and spectacle, the 40 dancers, singers, musicians and guest artists of Chicago’s celebrated Ensemble Español Spanish Dance Theater highlight a mosaic of Hispanic cultures from around the world. Ensemble Español brings sophistication to the art, seducing the crowd with romance mixed with unpredictable choreography. The company breaks through geographic barriers to exude and express what dance is really all about.
EESDT’s extraordinary repertoire — spanning 40 years of national and international performances — features more than 125 dances in flamenco, folkloric and classical Spanish styles. Under the artistic leadership of its founder, Dame Libby Komaiko, artistic director, Irma Suarez Ruiz and executive director, Jorge Perez, the Ensemble is internationally recognized as the premier center for Spanish dance, music and culture in America in residence at Northeastern Illinois University Chicago.
BYDANCE ST.LOUIS PRESENTATIONS 2
ENSEMBLE ESPAÑOL SPANISH DANCE THEATER CELEBRATES 40 YEARS IN 2016
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“…EXCITING, SENSUAL, AND BREATHTAKING ENSEMBLE DANCING” —Chicago Tribune
Photos by Dean Paul
DANCE
MAY 27-29 2016
mEmORIAL DAY WEEKEND • DOORS OpEN 5:30 pm
TOUHILL PERFORMING ARTS CENTER
St. Louis’ pathbreaking dance festival, SPRING TO DANCE®, returns for its ninth year. As one of the region’s must-see festivals, SPRING TO DANCE® brings together 30 professional dance companies from across the country for three unique, exhilarating nights over Memorial Day weekend. You name it — ballet, hip-hop, tango, classical, contemporary, modern and more — the festival offers something for everyone with a different program each night.
Each evening of the festival begins at 5:30 p.m. with interactive performances in the lobby by local dance organizations. The night continues with performances by professional dance companies in the intimate Lee Theater at 6 p.m., followed by more performances on the main stage in the Anheuser-Busch Performance Hall at 7:30 p.m.
It’s a dance-packed weekend at a bargain price! See the line-up in the Lee Theater for only $10 per night, the main stage for $15 per night, or see all of the performances in both theaters for a package price of just $20 per night. Come experience one, two or all three evenings of SPRING TO DANCE®
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BEYOND!
“DANCE ST. LOUIS’ SPRING TO DANCE FESTIVAL HAS BECOME A MEMORIAL DAY WEEKEND TRADITION — AND WITH GOOD REASON.”
St. Louis Post Dispatch
Scenes from previous SPRING TO DANCE ® FESTIVALS
CHOOSE FROM TWO SEASON TICKET PACKAGES
Premium Evening or Matinee Sampler
PREMIUM EVENING PACKAGE
(Includes 5 shows at the Touhill Performing Arts Center)
CHOOSE FRIDAY OR SATURDAY 8 PM
Paul Taylor Dance Company
FRI / OCT 2 AT 8 PM OR SAT / OCT 3 AT 8 PM
Carmina Burana starring Nashville Ballet
FRI / NOV 6 AT 8 PM OR SAT / NOV 7 AT 8 PM
MOMIX in Alchemia
FRI / JAN 29 AT 8 PM OR SAT / JAN 30 AT 8 PM
New Dance Horizons IV
A Celebration Inspired by St. Louis’ Legendary Black Artists
FRI / FEB 26 AT 8 PM OR SAT / FEB 27 AT 8 PM
Ensemble Español Spanish Dance Theater
FRI / APR 15 AT 8 PM OR SAT / APR 16 AT 8 PM
MATINEE SAMPLER PACKAGE
(Includes 4 matinee shows at the Touhill Performing Arts Center) SHOWTIME IS 2 PM
NOTE: There are three Saturday matinees and one Sunday matinee this season.
Carmina Burana starring Nashville Ballet
SUN / NOV 8 AT 2 PM
MOMIX in Alchemia
SAT / JAN 30 AT 2 PM
New Dance Horizons IV
A Celebration Inspired by St. Louis’ Legendary Black Artists
SAT / FEB 27 AT 2 PM
Ensemble Español Spanish Dance Theater
SAT / APR 16 AT 2 PM
Dress
Orchestra
Parterre Center
Parterre Sides
Grand Tier
Ticket Seating Charts
$202
$110 per person (matinees)
$202 per person (evenings)
$110 per person (matinees)
$202 per person (evenings)
$110 per person (matinees)
$166 per person (evenings)
$110 per person (matinees)
$134 per person (evenings)
$110 per person (matinees)
SEASON TICKET PACKAGE BENEFITS
COST SAVINGS
Season ticket packages save you money off single ticket prices.
ADDITIONAL SINGLE TICKETS
As a season ticket holder you receive a 10% discount off the regular single ticket price when you buy additional tickets to our shows at any time during the season1. Simply call the Dance St. Louis Box Office and identify yourself as a season ticket holder to purchase your additional single tickets.
TICKET EXCHANGE FLEXIBILITY
You may exchange your tickets from one performance to another without paying an exchange fee. Make your request up to 48 hours in advance to the Dance St. Louis Box Office. If the ticket prices are different, season ticket holders forfeit any refund and are responsible for any payment due. Some restrictions apply.
TAX CREDIT
You may release your tickets for a tax credit up to 48 hours before a performance through the Dance St. Louis Box Office.
COMMEMORATIVE 50TH ANNIVERSARY GIFT
All season ticket holders will receive a limited edition desktop cell phone holder.
BEST SEATS IN THE HOUSE
As a season ticket holder you receive priority seating and are guaranteed the same seats for every performance included in your season ticket package.
PREFERRED SEATING FOR SPECIAL EVENTS
Season ticket holders have the opportunity before the general public to buy seats for Dance St. Louis special events and co-presentations.
Paul Taylor Dance Company
Photo by Paul B. Goode
THIS EXCLUSIVE 50TH ANNIVERSARY DESKTOP CELL PHONE HOLDER WILL BE YOURS WHEN YOU PURCHASE A SEASON TICKET PACKAGE!
PREMIUM
EVENING PACKAGE BENEFITS (5 shows)
• Priority seating and a discount when you purchase now
• All tickets are exchangeable
• Seats are eligible for renewal
• 10% discount on additional tickets so your friends can come too1
• A limited edition Dance St Louis desktop cell phone holder (above)
MATINEE
SAMPLER PACKAGE BENEFITS (4 shows)
• Priority seating and a discount when you purchase now
• All tickets are exchangeable
• Seats are eligible for renewal
• 10% discount on additional tickets so your friends can come too1
• A limited edition Dance St Louis desktop cell phone holder (above)
Ticket exchange and tax credit requests may be done in person, by mail, by scan / email, or by faxing the tickets with a note describing the request to the Dance St. Louis Box Office. Email your scan of the tickets to boxoffice@dancestlouis.org or FAX: 314.534.5001.
1 This discount ticket offer is good for Paul Taylor Dance Company, Carmina Burana starring Nashville Ballet, MOMIX in Alchemia, and Ensemble Español Spanish Dance Theater. Although there is not a discount extended, there is an advance purchase opportunity for both New Dance Horizons IV: A Celebration Inspired by St. Louis’ Legendary Black Artists and the 9th Annual Emerson SPRING TO DANCE® FESTIVAL 2016. Also not included in this additional single ticket discount benefit are special engagements announced at a later date.
EDUCATION PROGRAMS
MONSANTO DANCE EDUCATION RESIDENCY PROGRAM The program offers local students from urban schools the opportunity to study dance intensively with teaching artists from world class dance companies. Paul Taylor Dance Company and MOMIX will reach about 200 under-served students in the 2015-16 season.
DANCE CAREER AWARD PROGRAM The program identifies and honors residency students who are exceptionally motivated and talented and show potential for a professional dance career.
THE YOUNG PEOPLE’S PERFORMANCE A one-hour, school-time show tailored to young audiences is offered each year to 1,400 school children in grades K-12 from all over the St. Louis area. In the 2015-16 season, the Young People’s Performance will be MOMIX in Alchemia.
MASTER CLASSES With each dance company we present, Dance St. Louis provides the opportunity for local students and teachers of dance to take a master class from ballet masters or principal company dancers. Classes are offered on the campuses of our college partners: Webster University, Washington University, and the University of Missouri-St. Louis.
THE MARJORIE ORGEL SPEAKING OF DANCE PRE-PERFORMANCE
TALKS Enjoy free pre-performance Q&A talks beginning 45 minutes before each show, hosted by Dance St. Louis Artistic & Executive Director Michael Uthoff and a representative from the performing dance company.
Speaking of Dance at New Dance Horizons III (from left to right): Lighting Designer Burke Brown, Choreographers Brian Enos, Kate Skarpetowska, Roni Koresh and Dance St. Louis Artistic & Executive Director Michael Uthoff.
THANK YOU TO THESE FUNDERS OF OUR EDUCATION PROGRAMS
Ameren
Arts and Education Council
The Dana Brown Charitable Trust, U.S. Bank, Trustee
Caleb C. and Julia W. Dula Educational and Charitable Foundation
Employees Community Fund of Boeing St. Louis
Gannett Foundation
Missouri Arts Council
Monsanto Fund
National Endowment for the Arts
Philpott Family Foundation
Regional Arts Commission
Target
U.S. Bank, NA
Wells Fargo Advisors
Woodcock Foundation for the Appreciation of the Arts, Inc.
THANK YOU TO THESE EDUCATION PARTNERS FOR SUPPORT OF OUR DANCE CAREER AWARD PROGRAM
Alexandra School of Ballet and Company
COCA (Center of Creative Arts)
Dance Bag, Inc. - Dancewear
GYROTONIC® ST. LOUIS CENTRAL
Missouri Contemporary Ballet
Webster University Department of Dance
Normandy High School students learn the jitterbug as a part of the history taught in the Dance Theatre of Harlem residency during the 2014/15 season.
ENJOY GREAT DANCE BEYOND THE THEATER
EMAIL CLUB Receive special ticket offers, be the first to know about our special events, and learn about dance events all around town. To register, go to dancestlouis.org and click the link in the bottom left corner of any page.
GIFT CARDS Contact the Dance St. Louis Box Office at 314.534.6622 to purchase gift cards for any performance or for a specific dollar amount.
MARJORIE ORGEL SPEAKING OF DANCE SERIES
Enjoy free pre-performance Q&A talks beginning 45 minutes before each show, hosted by Dance St. Louis Artistic & Executive Director Michael Uthoff and a representative from the performing dance company.
MASTER CLASSES Dancers: seize the opportunity to learn from world class dancers and choreographers. See our website for complete schedule and registration information.
METRO AREA DANCE SCHOOLS & STUDIOS
MEMBER COMPANY
PROGRAM Dance St. Louis is proud to associate itself with some of the finest dance schools and studios in the St. Louis region. If you are interested in learning more about dance programs in your area, feel free to inquire with one of our esteemed members listed on our website.
GROUP SALES Groups of 20 or more receive a discount off single ticket prices and receive one complimentary ticket for every 20 purchased. (Some restrictions apply.) For more information, call the Dance St. Louis Box Office at 314.534.6622.
AUDIENCE SERVICES All events at the Fox Theatre and Touhill
Performing Arts Center are fully wheelchair accessible and equipped with assisted listening devices at no charge. Make any special requests when you are purchasing your season packages or single tickets.
