DANCE
ASTRO DANCE
The Little, Theatre 1; Sat., Sept. 22, 6-7pm; Free An astrophysics/dance project funded by National Science Foundation, this RIT collaboration pairs the National Technical Institute for the Deaf (NTID) with the B. Thomas Golisano College of Computing and Information Sciences. RIT/NTID Dance Company performers present an aesthetic, educational experience representing concepts of gravitational physics interpreted through dance, which was conceived and choreographed by RIT faculty Thomas Warfield. All ages
BILL EVANS and COMPANY: Modern Jazz, Modern Tango and Contemporary Dance
Eastman School of Music; East Wing, Room 415; Sun., Sept. 23, 2-2:50pm & 3:30-4:20pm; $10/$5 student
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This exciting, dynamic, emotionallymoving and entertaining choreography by awardwinning dance-maker, Bill Evans, will be performed by nine world-class dance artists. The 50-minute program includes athletic modern jazz, visually stunning modern tango, and both humorous and lyrical contemporary dance. This fast-paced and uplifting event includes a variety of musical styles and is suitable for all ages.
DAY OF DANCE, SATURDAY
RAPA’s East End Theatre; Sat., Sept. 22, 12:15-3:15pm; Suggested donation: $5 12:15pm: Next Best Thing is a collective of energetic choreographers celebrating their quirkiness through dance. 1pm: Pokerfaced cat fights, raw female prowess and absurd infatuation with food illustrate
Kristi Faulkner Dance’s intimate, unapologetic performance. 1:45: TBA 2:30 – Geomantics Dance Theater premieres “Twisted Surveillance,” a satire on spying eyes, ears and pelvises of our times.
DAY OF DANCE, SUNDAY
RAPA’s East End Theatre; Sunday, Sept. 23 12pm-3pm; Suggested donation: $5
Noon-12:45pm: Juxtapose, by Juliana Utz and Nicole Kaplan, demonstrates the complexities of concert dance in a presentation of technique, artistry and strength 12:45-1:30pm: Rochester’s four-piece GrooveDogs deliver ‘cool’ jazz animated by the dauntless dynamic tap dance artistry of Cheryl Johnson. 1:30-2:15pm: Percussive dance specialists, Brouhaha, led by Janet Schroeder, raises a rhythmic ruckus in the show “Tap and…” 2:15-3pm: NYC’s modern dance company, Areadance, premiers Britney Falcon’s newest work. Join them for a highly visceral, engaging experience!
GENESEO BHANGRA
RAPA’s East End Theatre; Sat., Sept. 22, 4:30-4:45pm; Free
Since 2005, SUNY Geneseo’s Geneseo Bhangra has been traveling throughout the Northeast, performing high-energy Punjabi dance in competitions and shows. The dance team performs for numerous fundraisers in addition to participating in local community service. Now, Geneseo Bhangra brings its wild, entertaining fun to the Rochester Fringe Festival. Watch this exciting routine and become immersed in the awe-inspiring world of Punjabi dance! All ages continues on page 26