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Touring Programs 2011-12
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BRIGANTESSE (Program A):
The Unique Sound of Musicántica
Musical set by Enzo Fina & Roberto Catalano, 20 minutes
A fresh, innovative offering of the music of Mediterranean Italy,
skillfully performed with thrilling vocals and over twenty different traditional and contemporary instruments.
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Brigantesse - 2011
7 dancers, 20 minutes
Music performed live by Musicántica
Powerful episodes abstracted from the lives of the ferocious women of the legendary Briganti outlaws of 19th century Southern Italy. Rich, dramatic and fiery, with electrifying movement. Uniquely arranged traditional music and potent rhythms by Musicántica, recalling the folk music of the Briganti.
INTERMISSION
Fimmine (Women) - 2005 - World Premiere Toronto, Ontario
Seven dancers, 26 minutes
Music by Philip Glass, Concerto for Violin & Orchestra
Using only their gowns and a thundering polymetric score by Philip Glass, seven brides face down one of our most loaded rituals, marriage. Employing potent imagery and a spirited rhythmic attack, Fimmine exhibits the devotion, sisterhood, and fierce passion these women summon on their way to the altar. The signature work of Artistic Director, Sarah Swenson.
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FIMMINE (Program B):
Al Noor - 2011 - World Premiere The Geffen at MOCA, Los Angeles
Five dancers, 30 minutes
Music by Carl Stone
This sparkling abstract work evokes the constellations, and is fused with Stone's powerful electronic works
Llorando (Crying) - 2006 - World Premiere Toronto, Ontario
Three dancers, 17 minutes
Music by Lhasa de Sela, Suite of four songs A suite of sensual dances set to four passionate Spanish songs by
the late Canadian vocalist, Lhasa de Sela, looks at three heartfelt stories of love and destiny, beautifully partnered by 200 silk flowers.
INTERMISSION
Fimmine (Women) - 2005 - World Premiere Toronto, Ontario
Seven dancers, 26 minutes
Music by Philip Glass, Concerto for Violin & Orchestra Using only their gowns and a thundering polymetric score by Philip Glass, seven brides face down one of our most loaded rituals, marriage. Employing potent imagery and a spirited rhythmic attack, Fimmine exhibits the devotion, sisterhood, and fierce passion these women summon on their way to the altar. The signature work of Artistic Director, Sarah Swenson.
Vox Dance Theatre Residency Activities
Performances
Evening length and mini-performances by Vox Dance Theatre from the current repertoire.
Performance Workshops in Vox Dance Theater repertoire
Vox Dance Theatre conducts workshops in the company's current and former repertoire, leading to informal performances. Sarah Swenson is a professional performance coach and is experienced in developing artistry, performance skills, and technique in young dancers and pre-professionals.
Performance Workshops for Children and Youth
Choreography especially for children and youth is available for staging and informal performance.
Technique Classes in Horton or Cunningham Techniques ~ for advanced dance students and professionals
Master Classes in the dance technique of Los Angeles modern dance pioneer Lester Horton, taught by Sarah Swenson, as well as classes in her own fusion of classical modern styles, or classes in the Merce Cunningham technique taught by senior company member Tamsin Carlson, former Cunningham faculty member and RUG dancer.
Contemporary Dance Classes ~ for children or adults
Custom designed dance classes and performance workshops, for all ages and abilities. Fun and accessible to all!
Lecture Demonstrations/Open Rehearsals
The company offers history and demonstration of the Lester Horton technique, and the particular physical training required for modern dancers. In open rehearsal style, excerpts from our repertoire are performed informally, with time for Q & A.
Community dance opportunities!
Local dancers and other artists perform on stage with Vox Dance Theatre - selected residencies.
Pre- and Post-performance Discussions
Sarah Swenson and company members enjoy discussing the work, answering questions, and hearing commentary from viewers.
Fundraisers & Special Events
Vox Dance Theatre are available for gratis or low cost performances for certain organizations, depending on location.
Musicantica Musical Workshops
When Musicantica artists Enzo Fina and Roberto Catalano tour with Vox Dance Theatre, a variety of workshops in musical instruments and dance of the Mediterranean are available.
Visit Musicantica.org and select Workshops.
