Koresh Dance Company Season 2014-15

Koresh Dance Company on Tour See our “excellent, jet-propelled dancers” on a stage near you!

For more information, visit http://koreshdance.org/ performanceschedule.php.

2014 Koresh Dance Company 2002 Rittenhouse Square Philadelphia, PA 19103

Sep 30-Oct 1 Oct 10-11 Oct 18 Oct 23 Oct 25 Oct 28-29 Nov 13-15 Nov 18 Nov 19-23 Dec 4-6

Atlanta, GA St. Louis, MO Reading, PA Fort Collins, CO Houston, TX Tulsa, OK Philadelphia, PA Castleton, VT Vitebsk, Belarus Miami, FL

Jan 5 Jan 9-12 Jan 31 Feb 20-21 Feb 28 Mar 6 Mar 20 Mar 26-29 Apr 1 Apr 3 Apr 9 Apr 17 Apr 25 Apr 29 May 2 May 5

Philadelphia, PA New York, NY Allentown, PA New York, NY Baltimore, MD Fayetteville, AR Greenville, NC Philadelphia, PA Edmonds, WA Olympia, WA College Station, TX Boone, NC Orange Park, FL Tarpon Springs, FL Oxford, MS Opelika, AL

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This gritty Koresh classic explores the visceral, passionate impulses that endure under the skin of language. From the clawing and clambering of prehistoric bodies to the civilized distance of dancers in open suit jackets, ev • o • lu • tion meditates on artistic instinct and the human necessity for emotional expression. Reimagined for a new cast after its 2009 premiere, this earthy, evening-length work asks how far contemporary communication can get from its messy roots.

NOV 13*: 7:30pm NOV 14* & 15*: 8:00pm

From the choreographer: “Language and art have remained essential to human nature throughout the ages. Expression is fundamental to our existence.

To understand that expression in its purest form is to understand ourselves.”

*Opening Night Reception 6pm *Post-performance Talk-back over drinks *Closing Night Happy Hour 7pm

—Philadelphia Inquirer

From the choreographer: “Israel is a huge part of my life, it’s what defines me as a person—the culture, the tension, the love of life, the passion, the heat, the music and food, the complexity of racial and cultural integration. My work is Middle Eastern culture coupled with American experience.”

TICKETS & MEMBERSHIPS Individuals Ticket prices range from $25 to $35, with discounts for students and seniors.

Groups Groups of 10 or more people receive $10 off each ticket purchased.

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“celebrates the diversity, creativity, and technical excellence of Philadelphia’s dance community” —The Dance Journal

Koresh Dance Company’s annual summer festival presents dozens of dance companies in styles ranging from hip hop and modern to contemporary ballet, tap, and acrobatic physical theater. Come see Philadelphia on its feet!

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480 S. Broad Street Box Office: 215.985.0420 Online: philadelphiatheatrecompany. org/tickets YOUNG FRIENDS OF KORESH This group of sparkling patrons offers Philadelphia community members ages 21-40 exciting access to KDC performances and special events.

We invite you to become a Young Friend of Koresh Dance Company during our 2014-15 season. Your $75 membership includes: • One ticket to each home season and to the Come Together Dance Festival • One $20 ticket for a friend per performance • Discounts on special events including our Spring Silent Auction + Gala • Social opportunities to engage with culturally diverse arts lovers in Philadelphia

HOW TO JOIN: Email Rachael at rachael@koreshdance.org