RHODE ISLAND DANCE PERFORMANCES

updated 17DEC02

JANUARY 2002

STOMP-18 THRU 20 JANUARY 2002
Providence Performing Art Center
220 Weybosset Street
Providence RI
Times: various
Price: various
Box Office: 401-421-2787
Website: http://www.stomponline.com
Dance as music, music as dance, altogether a great show.
(posted 24Jul01)
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GROUNDWERX CHOREOGRAPHERS SHOWCASE SATURDAY 26 JANUARY 2002
95 Empire Street
Upstairs from Perishable Theatre
Providence, RI
Time: 530pm
Price: 5.00
Information: 401-454-4564
Groundwerx continues its Choreographer's Showcase. Performers and choreographers of movement based work are invited to show finished work or work-in-progress (including video) at this informal event. There is a discussion of the work after the performance. Please call Groundwerx at 401-454-4564 if you want to show. If you want to watch, just show up.(This very eclectic performance venue is a do-not-miss for dance fans-DN)
Web Site: http://www.as220.org/groundwerx/gmc/index.html
(posted 21Aug01)
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FESTIVAL BALLET KING ARTHUR AND THE KNIGHTS OF THE SQUARE TABLE- SUNDAY 27 JANUARY 2002
Auditorium
Roberts Hall
Rhode Island College
600 Mt Pleasant Ave
Providence RI 02908-1991
Time: 1:30 & 4:00 PM
Price: $15.00
Information and tickets: 401-353-1129
Festival Ballet's Dance Me A Story Family Series This original work created by Artistic Director Mihailo Djuric, Christine Jacques Simes, and Genevieve Aichele combines theater, dance, music and clowning. A young girl and her two friends find themselves at the court of King Arthur. Many exciting and amusing adventures follow.
More about this event
(posted 08Oct01/updated 18Dec01)
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GAELFORCE DANCE WORLD TOUR 2002 - SUNDAY 27 JANUARY 2002
Veteran's Memorial Auditorium
83 Park Street
Providence RI 02903
Time: 7:30PM
Ticketmaster: 401-331-2211
Irish Dance music and song with 25 acclaimed dancers and the Gaelforce Orchestra.
(posted 13Dec01)
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PHILADANCO! MESSAGES FROM THE HEART - MONDAY 28 JANUARY 2002
Will Theatre
Fine Arts Center
University of Rhode Island
105 Upper College Road
Kingston, RI 02881
Time: 8pm
Tickets: 20.00 general/15.00 URI staff/12.00 senior/5.00 student
Box Office: 401-874-2627 (group discounts are available)
Philadanco web site http://www.philadanco.org/
"Philadanco's dancers are a miracle of skill and energy...that can do just about anything." - Dance Magazine
Philadanco emphasizes innovative works by American choreographers in dramatic programs that have great audience appeal and win critical praise. Messages from the Heart is a full evening's production in the modern dance idiom created by four female choreographers. Each work explores the connectedness and sanctity of body,mind and spirit and the cultural traditions that inform the human condition.
(posted 01Sep01/corrected 17Jan02)

FEBRUARY 2002

DANCE PLANET PRESENTS UNIVERSE - FRIDAY 01 FEBRUARY 2002
SOLD OUT
Carriage House Theatre
7 Duncan Ave
Providence RI
Time: 8:00 PM
Price: Adults - $15.00, Children under 12 - $10 in advance
Information and tickets: 401-316-1938
The Dance Planet Dance Troupe will be performing original choreography mixing hip-hop, house, and jazz styles as well as performing MTV style routines based on choreography performed by artists like Janet Jackson and Britney Spears.
(posted 29Dec01/updated 19Jan02)
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DANCE PLANET PRESENTS UNIVERSE -SATURDAY 02 FEBRUARY 2002
NEW SHOW ADDED
Carriage House Theatre
7 Duncan Ave
Providence RI
Time: 1pm
Price: Adults - $15.00, Children under 12 - $10 in advance
Information and tickets: 401-316-1938
The Dance Planet Dance Troupe will be performing Derek Perry's choreography mixing hip-hop, house, and jazz styles as well as performing MTV style routines based on choreography performed by artists like Janet Jackson and Britney Spears.
(posted 31Jan02)
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DANCE PLANET PRESENTS UNIVERSE -SATURDAY 02 FEBRUARY 2002
SOLD OUT
Carriage House Theatre
7 Duncan Ave
Providence RI
Time: 8:00 PM
Price: Adults - $15.00, Children under 12 - $10 in advance
Information and tickets: 401-316-1938
The Dance Planet Dance Troupe will be performing Derek Perry's choreography mixing hip-hop, house, and jazz styles as well as performing MTV style routines based on choreography performed by artists like Janet Jackson and Britney Spears.
(posted 29Dec01/updated 19Jan02)
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FESTIVAL BALLET KING ARTHUR AND THE KNIGHTS OF THE SQUARE TABLE- SUNDAY 03 FEBRUARY 2002
Auditorium
Roberts Hall
Rhode Island College
600 Mt Pleasant Ave
Providence RI 02908-1991
Time: 1:30 & 4:00 PM
Price: $15.00
Information and tickets: 401-353-1129
Festival Ballet's Dance Me A Story Family Series This original work created by Artistic Director Mihailo Djuric, Christine Jacques Simes, and Genevieve Aichele combines theater, dance, music and clowning. A young girl and her two friends find themselves at the court of King Arthur. Many exciting and amusing adventures follow.
More about this event
(posted 08Oct01/updated 18Dec01)
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DANCE PLANET PRESENTS UNIVERSE -SUNDAY 03 FEBRUARY 2002
NEW SHOW ADDED/SOLD OUT
Carriage House Theatre
7 Duncan Ave
Providence RI
Time: 100pm
Price: Adults - $15.00, Children under 12 - $10 in advance
Information and tickets: 401-316-1938 or email DancePlanet2000@aol.com
The Dance Planet Dance Troupe will be performing Derek Perry's choreography mixing hip-hop, house, and jazz styles as well as performing MTV style routines based on choreography performed by artists like Janet Jackson and Britney Spears.
(posted 19Jan02)
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BROWN AFRICANIST WEEKEND CONCERT A CALL TO THE VILLAGE- FRIDAY 08 FEBRUARY 2002
Ashamu Dance Theater
Brown University
77 Waterman Street
Providence, RI
Time: 8pm
Prices: $10.00
Tickets: 401-431-6544??
Information: 401-863-3285
A celebratory dance, singing, chanting, spoken word, live music, poetry and spiritual readings. Come join us in celebration! Produced by Michele Bach-Couilaby.
For more information, see riDance's AFRICANIST WEEKEND page
(posted 03Oct01/updated 21Jan02)
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BROWN AFRICANIST WEEKEND CONCERT A CALL TO THE VILLAGE- SATURDAY 09 FEBRUARY 2002
Ashamu Dance Theater
Brown University
77 Waterman Street
Providence, RI
Time: 8pm
Prices: $10.00
Tickets: 401-431-6544??
Information: 401-863-3285
Troupe Baden'ya, New Works/World Traditions and special guests perform African dance. Produced by Michele Bach-Couilaby.
For more information, see riDance's AFRICANIST WEEKEND page
(posted 03Oct01/updated 21Jan02)
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BROWN AFRICANIST WEEKEND CONCERT - SUNDAY 10 FEBRUARY 2002
Ashamu Dance Theater
Brown University
77 Waterman Street
Providence, RI
Time: 8pm
Prices: $10.00
Tickets: 401-431-6544??
Information: 401-863-3285
Troupe Baden'ya, New Works/World Traditions, Afro-Latin Jazz Group and special guests perform african dance and dance derived from the African idiom. Produced by Michele Bach-Couilaby.
For more information, see riDance's AFRICANIST WEEKEND page
(posted 03Oct01/updated 21Jan02)
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GROUNDWERX CHOREOGRAPHERS SHOWCASE SATURDAY 23 FEBRUARY 2002
95 Empire Street
Upstairs from Perishable Theatre
Providence, RI
Time: 530pm
Price: Free/donations welcome
Information: 401-454-4564
Groundwerx (95 Empire St Providence) is continuing its Choreographer's Showcase. Performers and choreographers of movement based work are invited to show finished work or work-in-progress (including video) at this informal event. There is a discussion of the work after the performance. Please call Groundwerx at 401-454-4564 if you want to show. If you want to watch, just show up.(This very eclectic performance venue is a do-not-miss for dance fans)
Web Site: http://www.as220.org/groundwerx/gmc/index.html
(posted 21Aug01/updated 20Feb02)
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RHODE ISLAND COLLEGE ANNUAL SPRING CONCERT-THURSDAY 28 FEBRUARY 2002
Auditorium at Roberts Hall
Rhode Island College
600 Mt Pleasant Ave
Providence RI 02908-1991
Time: 8pm
Tickets: $10.00
Reservations: 401-456-8144
Featuring a new tap and stomp work by Brian Jones, a reconstruction of Jack Cole's dance Happy Ending Every Time from the film On the Riviera, and Buraczeski Etude a short jazz duet commissioned by the American Dance Legacy Institute. Other exciting repertory will include Heidi Henderson'sThe Ground was Made for Running, Nicola Hawkins' Forever Forward, a new work by Melody Ruffin Ward, and an excerpt from Carla Fazio's Pecola's Blue Eyes.
(posted 20Jan02)

MARCH 2002

RHODE ISLAND COLLEGE ANNUAL SPRING CONCERT-FRIDAY 01 MARCH 2002
Auditorium at Roberts Hall
Rhode Island College
600 Mt Pleasant Ave
Providence RI 02908-1991
Time: 8pm
Tickets: $10.00
Reservations: 401-456-8144
Featuring a new tap and stomp work by Brian Jones, a reconstruction of Jack Cole's dance Happy Ending Every Time from the film On the Riviera, Buraczeski Etude (a short jazz duet commissioned by the American Dance Legacy Institute), Heidi Henderson'sThe Ground was Made for Running, Nicola Hawkins' Sesuko's Silence, and an excerpt from Carla Fazio's Pecola's Blue Eyes.
(posted 20Jan02/updatd 01Mar02)

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RHODE ISLAND COLLEGE ANNUAL SPRING CONCERT-SATURDAY 02 MARCH 2002
Auditorium at Roberts Hall
Rhode Island College
600 Mt Pleasant Ave
Providence RI 02908-1991
Time: 8pm
Tickets: $10.00
Reservations: 401-456-8144
Featuring a new tap and stomp work by Brian Jones, a reconstruction of Jack Cole's dance Happy Ending Every Time from the film On the Riviera, Buraczeski Etude (a short jazz duet commissioned by the American Dance Legacy Institute), Heidi Henderson'sThe Ground was Made for Running, Nicola Hawkins' Sesuko's Silence, and an excerpt from Carla Fazio's Pecola's Blue Eyes.
(posted 20Jan02/updatd 01Mar02)

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GENERATIONS WINTER DANCE CONCERT - SATURDAY 02 MARCH 2002
Ashamu Dance Studio
77 Waterman Street
(between Brown and Thayer)
Providence RI
Time:8pm
Price: 10.00 general/5.00 students and seniors
Information: Winter Mini-Fest 2002 (on riDance)
Reservations: 401-863-7596 or mail@adli.org
A journey through time and style - the concert opens with the happy-go-lucky Ballston's Rag and includes the Buraczeski Etude, Graceland, Requiem, Village Etude, which memorializes an endangered Eastern European culture, Limon Etude, Midway and ends with a dance from the 1950's film, On the Riviera. In between, a cast, ranging in age from 15 to 60, performs classic and contemporary works that reflect the spectrum of American dance.
Last year's performance was great. Make your reservations now because it always sells out, and do not miss this concert!!- riDance
(posted 29Sep01/updated 21Feb02)

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RHODE ISLAND COLLEGE ANNUAL SPRING CONCERT-SUNDAY 03 MARCH 2002
Auditorium at Roberts Hall
Rhode Island College
600 Mt Pleasant Ave
Providence RI 02908-1991
Time: 2pm
Tickets: $10.00
Reservations: 401-456-8144
Featuring a new tap and stomp work by Brian Jones, a reconstruction of Jack Cole's dance Happy Ending Every Time from the film On the Riviera, Buraczeski Etude (a short jazz duet commissioned by the American Dance Legacy Institute), Heidi Henderson'sThe Ground was Made for Running, Nicola Hawkins' Sesuko's Silence, and an excerpt from Carla Fazio's Pecola's Blue Eyes.
(posted 20Jan02/updated 01Mar02)

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NATIONAL ACROBATS OF CHINA-TUESDAY 05 MARCH 2002
Auditorium
Roberts Hall
Rhode Island College
600 Mt Pleasant Ave
Providence RI 02908-1991
Time: 8pm
Tickets: 23.00 general public/21.00 seniors/12.00 students and children/5.00 RIC students plus discount series tickets
Information: 401-456-8194
Reservations:401-456-8144
Direct from Taipei, The National Acrobats of China are considered the foremost acrobatic company in China. They have toured Europe, America and South East Asia, and continue their dedication to promoting the Chinese acrobatic art.
(posted 08Sep01)
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RE-VERSE HIP HOP OPEN HOUSE- FRIDAY 08 MARCH 2002
The Carriage House Theatre
7 Duncan Avenue
Providence RI
Time: 8pm-11pm
8pm-9pm: Open mike & stage
9pm-11pm: Performance
Other dates in this series: March 26, April 05
Price: ???
Information: 401-831-9479
Sponsored by WORD, Re-Verse is hip hop night at the Carriage House featuring dance, music, mc'ing, and graff. Universes will perform (see their upcoming performance - slanguage on March 29 and 30).
(posted 06Mar02)
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FESTIVAL BALLET & RHODE ISLAND CIVIC CHORALE and ORCHESTRA JS BACH MAGNIFICAT-THURSDAY 14 MARCH 2002
Providence Performing Art Center
220 Weybosset Street
Providence RI
Times: 930am
Price: Free
For middle-school children only
Reservations: 401-421-2997 ext 3117
This thrilling masterpiece by J.S. Bach utilizes the full compliment of Rhode Island Civic Chorale & Orchestra's musicians, five part choral ensemble, and soloists. The addition of the Festival Ballet dancers performing Mihailo Djuric's amazing choreography gives the piece new life. This will be a unique and inspirational artistic experience. For those of you who have not seen Festival Ballet perform this piece, you are in for an eye-opener on what level of ballet Rhode Island has to offer.
(posted 17Jan02)
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RHODE ISLANDS BALLET THEATRE PRESENTS HANSEL & GRETEL -SUNDAY 17 MARCH 2002
East Greenwich High School
300 Avenger Avenue
East Greenwich RI
Time: 1pm & 4pm
Tickets: $15.00/Special Gold Circle seating in the first eight rows of center is available at $25.00
Information and reservations: 401-847-5301
Hansel & Gretel will headline the Rhode Island's Ballet Theatre production. In honor of St. Patrick's Day, the company will also present Celtic Reflections, a stirring neo-classical ballet set to contemporary Irish music. Other selections on the program will be 1,2,3 etc., a contemporary piece, and the well-known Adagio Pas de Deux from Act III of Sleeping Beauty. The program is designed to appeal to people of all ages.
More about this event
(posted 26Jan02)

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GROUNDWERX CHOREOGRAPHERS SHOWCASE SATURDAY 16 MARCH 2002
95 Empire Street
Upstairs from Perishable Theatre
Providence, RI
Time: 530pm
Price: Free/donations welcome
Information: 401-454-4564
Groundwerx (95 Empire St Providence) is continuing its Choreographer's Showcase. Performers and choreographers of movement based work are invited to show finished work or work-in-progress (including video) at this informal event. There is a discussion of the work after the performance. Please call Groundwerx at 401-454-4564 if you want to show. If you want to watch, just show up.
Web Site: http://www.as220.org/groundwerx/gmc/index.html
(posted 06Mar02)
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JAZZDANCE-WEDNESDAY 20 MARCH 2002
Auditorium
Roberts Hall
Rhode Island College
600 Mt Pleasant Ave
Providence RI 02908-1991
Time: 8pm
Tickets: 22.00 general public/20.00 seniors/12.00 students and children/5.00 RIC students plus discount series tickets
Information: 401-456-8194
Reservations:401-456-8144
Dubbed the country's most sophisticated jazz dance maker by Village Voice, and one of the most musical of choreographers, Danny Buraczeski possesses an expansive vocabulary - full of gorgeous subtlety, wit and cool imagination. His choice of first class scores attacts music and dance lovers alike. Their program will include a performance of Ezekiel's Wheel with live music by the Peter Hamilton Group.
(posted 08Sep01)
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RE-VERSE HIP HOP OPEN HOUSE- TUESDAY 26 MARCH 2002
The Carriage House Theatre
7 Duncan Avenue
Providence RI
Time: 8pm-11pm
8pm-9pm: Open mike & stage
9pm-11pm: Performance
Other dates in this series: March 08, April 05
Price: $5.00
Information: 401-831-9479
Sponsored by WORD, Re-Verse is hip hop night at the Carriage House featuring dance, music, mc'ing, and graff.
(posted 06Mar02)
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BURN THE FLOOR-27 THRU 30 MARCH 2002
Providence Performing Art Center
220 Weybosset Street
Providence RI
Times: various
Price: various
Box Office: 401-421-2787
Website: http://www.burnthefloor.com/
Latin,Swing and Ballroom dance expresses dramatic stories of love and life in an amazing tour-de-force.
(posted 15Sep01)
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FUSIONWORKS 15TH ANNIVERSARY CONCERT-THURSDAY 28 MARCH 2002
Ashamu Dance Theater
Brown University
77 Waterman Street
Providence, RI
Time: 800pm
Admission: $15 General, $12 College ID & Seniors
For reservations and information call 401 334-3091
Unbound is Fusionworks fifteenth annual Spring concert and will feature a retrospective of the works of Deb Meunier. (posted 28Sep01/updated 01Oct02)
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RHODE ISLAND COLLEGE ALUMNI AND FACULTY CONCERT-THURSDAY 28 MARCH 2002
Foreman Theatre
Nazarian Center
Rhode Island College
600 Mt Pleasant Ave
Providence RI 02908-1991
Time: 8pm
Tickets: 12.00 general public/5.00 RIC students
Information: 401-456-8194
Reservations:401-456-8144
RIC alumnus, Fernando Maneca will present an excerpt of his interdisciplinart work, Just Like A Man, and Melody Ruffin Ward will present new works featuring local and visiting guest dancers.
(posted 21Jan02)
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FUSIONWORKS 15TH ANNIVERSARY CONCERT-FRIDAY 29 MARCH 2002
Ashamu Dance Theater
Brown University
77 Waterman Street
Providence, RI
Time: 800pm
Admission: $15 General, $12 College ID & Seniors
For reservations and information call 401 334-3091
Unbound is Fusionworks fifteenth annual Spring concert and will feature a retrospective of the works of Deb Meunier. (posted 28Sep01/updated 01Oct02)

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FUSIONWORKS 15TH ANNIVERSARY CONCERT-SATURDAY 30 MARCH 2002
NEW SHOW ADDED!!
Ashamu Dance Theater
Brown University
77 Waterman Street
Providence, RI
Time: 500pm
Admission: $15 General, $12 College ID & Seniors
For reservations and information call 401-334-3091
Unbound is Fusionworks fifteenth annual Spring concert and will feature a retrospective of the works of Deb Meunier. (posted 29Mar02)

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FUSIONWORKS 15TH ANNIVERSARY CONCERT-FRIDAY 29 MARCH 2002
Ashamu Dance Theater
Brown University
77 Waterman Street
Providence, RI
Time: 800pm
Admission: $15 General, $12 College ID & Seniors
For reservations and information call 401 334-3091
Unbound is Fusionworks fifteenth annual Spring concert and will feature a retrospective of the works of Deb Meunier. (posted 28Sep01/updated 01Oct02)
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RHODE ISLAND COLLEGE ALUMNI AND FACULTY CONCERT-FRIDAY 29 MARCH 2002
Foreman Theatre
Nazarian Center
Rhode Island College
600 Mt Pleasant Ave
Providence RI 02908-1991
Time: 8pm
Tickets: 12.00 general public/5.00 RIC students
Information: 401-456-8194
Reservations:401-456-8144
RIC alumnus, Fernando Maneca will present an excerpt of his interdisciplinart work, Just Like A Man, and Melody Ruffin Ward will present new works featuring local and visiting guest dancers.
(posted 21Jan02)
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UNIVERSES PERFORMS SLANGUAGES - FRIDAY 29 MARCH 2002
The Carriage House Theatre
7 Duncan Avenue
Providence RI
Time: 8pm
Price: $10.00
Reservations & Information: 401-831-9479
Universes brings its own style of hip hop to the Carriage House stage.
(posted 06Mar02)

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FUSIONWORKS CHILDREN & FAMILY MATINEE CONCERT-SATURDAY 30 MARCH 2002
Ashamu Dance Theater
Brown University
77 Waterman Street
Providence, RI
Time: 200pm
Admission: $15 General, $12 College ID & Seniors
For reservations and information call 401-334-3091
This is a special concert designed to help introduce your children to the joy of dance. The program is a lighter and shorter version of the Spring Concert, and will feature Fusionworks II with a new work, All You Need to Know, by Stephanie Stanford, the Lonsdale Elementary School third grade, and Fusionworks celebrating its 15th birthday.
(posted 28Sep01/updated 22Mar02)

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FUSIONWORKS 15TH ANNIVERSARY CONCERT-SATURDAY 30 MARCH 2002
NEW SHOW ADDED!!
Ashamu Dance Theater
Brown University
77 Waterman Street
Providence, RI
Time: 500pm
Admission: $15 General, $12 College ID & Seniors
For reservations and information call 401-334-3091
Unbound is Fusionworks fifteenth annual Spring concert and will feature a retrospective of the works of Deb Meunier. (posted 29Mar02)

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FUSIONWORKS 15TH ANNIVERSARY CONCERT-SATURDAY 30 MARCH 2002
Ashamu Dance Theater
Brown University
77 Waterman Street
Providence, RI
Time: 800pm
Admission: $15 General, $12 College ID & Seniors
For reservations and information call 401-334-3091
Unbound is Fusionworks fifteenth annual Spring concert and will feature a retrospective of the works of Deb Meunier. (posted 28Sep01/updated 01Oct02)

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UNIVERSES PERFORMS SLANGUAGES - SATURDAY 30 MARCH 2002
The Carriage House Theatre
7 Duncan Avenue
Providence RI
Time: 8pm
Price: $10.00
Reservations & Information: 401-831-9479
Universes brings its own style of hip hop to the Carriage House stage.
(posted 06Mar02)

APRIL 2002

CURRENT DANCE COMPANY - FRIDAY 05 APRIL 2002
Tiverton Four Corners Art Center
3852 Main Road
Tiverton, RI
Time: 8pm
Price: $10.00
Information: 508-636-4427
Choreographer Beth Easterly brings her mysterious and evocative dances to Tiverton Four Corners. Current Dance Company's 2002 Spring Concert consists of three new works - Fable For Our Time is a humorous look at the human condition, Brush Strokes takes a painterly look at movement and captures those elusive in-between moments with cellist Ellie Shaver providing live accompaniment, and Flying Lessons is an ensemble romp as a woman reminisces about her youthful attempts to fly.
(posted 21Mar02)

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RE-VERSE HIP HOP FEATURING ROMEN ROK & DJ MEKALEK - FRIDAY 05 APRIL 2002
The Carriage House Theatre
7 Duncan Avenue
Providence RI
Time: 8pm-11pm
8pm-9pm: Open mike & stage
9pm-11pm: Performance
Other dates in this series: March 08 & 26
Price: $5.00
Information: 401-831-9479
A lively hip hop event with open mic from 8 to 9pm followed by spoken word/MC artists Akuwrit, Joey Beats and Populous, singer Ana Monteiro, the Carriage House B-boys, Romen Rok and Mekalek of Funkbunker Fleet and live graph by Vase.
(posted 06Mar02/updated 01Apr02)

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STUDIO 34 DANCE COMPANY PRESENTS UNITED WE DANCE - SATURDAY 06 APRIL 2002
Auditorium
Hope High School
324 Hope Street
Providence, RI
Time: 7pm
Price: $12.00 general//Advance tickets: $10.00 general/$ 7.00 children under 12
Information/Reservations: 401-474-6150
Studio 34 Dance Company presents UNITED WE DANCE, a dance concert featuring the era of disco dance, a tribute to divas', and praise to all of our American heroes who continue every day to fight for our great country's freedom.
(posted 07Jan02)

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CURRENT DANCE COMPANY - SATURDAY 06 APRIL 2002
Tiverton Four Corners Art Center
3852 Main Road
Tiverton, RI
Time: 8pm
Price: $10.00
Information: 508-636-4427
Choreographer Beth Easterly brings her mysterious and evocative dances to Tiverton Four Corners. Current Dance Company's 2002 Spring Concert consists of three new works - Fable For Our Time is a humorous look at the human condition, Brush Strokes takes a painterly look at movement and captures those elusive in-between moments with cellist Ellie Shaver providing live accompaniment, and Flying Lessons is an ensemble romp as a woman reminisces about her youthful attempts to fly.
(posted 21Mar02)

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FESTIVAL BALLET ESMERALDA - SATURDAY 06 APRIL 2002
Veterans Memorial Auditorium
Providence RI
Time: 7pm
Information: 401-353-1129
Fifteenth century Paris is the backdrop for this tale of love, compassion, jealousy and physical beauty as Festival Ballet performs the Rhode Island debut of Esmeralda, a full-length ballet based on Victor Hugo's The Hunchback of Notre Dame featuring Aleksandra Koltun and Alex Lapshin with guest artist Cornel Crabtree.
(more)
(posted 08Oct01/updated 01Mar02)

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MONTH OF SUNDAYS - SUNDAY 07 APRIL 2002
Carriage House Theatre
7 Duncan Ave
Providence RI
Time: 200pm
Price: $5.00
Information and tickets: 401-831-9479
Scenes, improv and dialogue with Everett Dance Theatre. Even the audience gets involved as Everett plays improvisational games, develops characters and performs skits.
(posted 15Jan02/updated 01Apr02)

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FESTIVAL BALLET ESMERALDA - SUNDAY 07 APRIL 2002
Veterans Memorial Auditorium
Providence RI
Time: 230pm
Information: 401-353-1129
Fifteenth century Paris is the backdrop for this tale of love, compassion, jealousy and physical beauty as Festival Ballet performs the Rhode Island debut of Esmeralda, a full-length ballet based on Victor Hugo's The Hunchback of Notre Dame featuring Aleksandra Koltun and Alex Lapshin with guest artist Cornel Crabtree.
(more)
(posted 08Oct01/updated 01Mar02)

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STUDIO 34 DANCE COMPANY PRESENTS UNITED WE DANCE - SUNDAY 07 APRIL 2002
Auditorium
Hope High School
324 Hope Street
Providence, RI
Time: 2pm
Price: $12.00 general/Advance tickets: $10.00 general/$ 7.00 children under 12
Information/Reservations: 401-474-6150
Studio 34 Dance Company presents UNITED WE DANCE, a dance concert featuring the era of disco dance, a tribute to divas, and praise to all of our American heroes who continue every day to fight for our great country's freedom.
(posted 07Jan02)

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EVERETT DANCE THEATRE'S THE MARRIAGE OF ART & SCIENCE-THURSDAY 11 APRIL 2002
SOLD OUT
Providence Performing Art Center
220 Weybosset Street
Providence RI
Time: 930am
Price: free
Box Office: 401-421-2787
This lecture/demonstration for middle school children celebrates the creative thinking used by scientists and artists alike. Constructed with the help of a physics teacher, Everett Dance Theatre explores the natural forces which affect us all. Principles of center of gravity, momentum, cause and effect, rotational inertia, and conservation of energy are pulled from the pages of the textbook and given life on the stage.
(posted 17Jan02)
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EVERETT DANCE'S SHOWCASE SUNDAY - SUNDAY 14 APRIL 2002
Carriage House Theatre
7 Duncan Ave
Providence RI
Time: 2:00 pm
Price: TBA
Information and tickets: 401-831-9479
Works in progress by Everett Dancers. Questions will be taken from the audience following the performance.
(posted 15Jan02)

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ROGER WILLIAMS DANCE THEATRE IN CONCERT-THURSDAY APRIL 11, 2002
Performing Arts Center
Roger Williams University
One Old Ferry Road
Bristol RI
Times: 8pm
Price: 10.00 general/5.00 students and seniors
Box Office: 401-254-3624 or 254-3626
Roger Williams University's Dance Theatre will perform works by guest choreographers Danny Buraczeski, Christine Bennett, Sean Curran and DeAnna Pellecchia as well as new works by Kelli Wicke Davis and Gary Shore.
More
(posted 01Apr02/updated 10Apr02)
ZACK FULLER & ALEC REDFEARN-FRIDAY APRIL 12, 2002
The Carriage House Theatre
7 Duncan Avenue
Providence RI
Time: 8pm
Tickets: $10.00 general
Box Office: 401-831-9479
Zack Fuller brings butoh dance to the Carriage House with Bloodline, a solo dance with live music. Bloodline attempts to trace a genealogy back to a time before the artist was human and includes a variety of human and animal experiences. On Friday night, musician Alec Redfearn performs original compositions with The Eyesores. (Originated by Tatsumi Hijikata in the 1950's , Butoh Dance is a Japanese avant-garde form sometimes called "dance of darkness" using Shinto imagery and slow movement to set up a meditative state for the audience as well as the dancers.)
(posted 06Mar02/updated 01Apr02)

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ROGER WILLIAMS DANCE THEATRE IN CONCERT-FRIDAY APRIL 12, 2002
Performing Arts Center
Roger Williams University
One Old Ferry Road
Bristol RI
Times: 8pm
Price: 10.00 general/5.00 students and seniors
Box Office: 401-254-3624 or 254-3626
Roger Williams University's Dance Theatre will perform works by guest choreographers Danny Buraczeski, Christine Bennett, Sean Curran and DeAnna Pellecchia as well as new works by Kelli Wicke Davis and Gary Shore.
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(posted 01Apr02/updated 03Apr02)
ZACK FULLER & ALEC REDFEARN-SATURDAY APRIL 13, 2002
The Carriage House Theatre
7 Duncan Avenue
Providence RI
Time: 8pm
Tickets: 10.00 general
Box Office: 401-831-9479
Zack Fuller brings butoh dance to the Carriage House with Bloodline , a solo dance with live music. Bloodline attempts to trace a genealogy back to a time before the artist was human and includes a variety of human and animal experiences. On Saturday night, musician Alec Redfearn improvises with Barnacles. (Originated by Tatsumi Hijikata in the 1950's , Butoh Dance is a Japanese avant-garde form sometimes called "dance of darkness" using Shinto imagery and slow movement to set up a meditative state for the audience as well as the dancers.)
(posted 06Mar02/updated 01Apr02)

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ROGER WILLIAMS DANCE THEATRE IN CONCERT-SATURDAY APRIL 13, 2002
Performing Arts Center
Roger Williams University
One Old Ferry Road
Bristol RI
Times: 2pm & 8pm
Price: 10.00 general/5.00 students and seniors
Box Office: 401-254-3624 or 254-3626
Roger Williams University's Dance Theatre will perform works by guest choreographers Danny Buraczeski, Christine Bennett, Sean Curran and DeAnna Pellecchia as well as new works by Kelli Wicke Davis and Gary Shore.
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(posted 01Apr02/updated 03Apr)

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MONTH OF SUNDAYS - SUNDAY 14 APRIL 2002
Carriage House Theatre
7 Duncan Ave
Providence RI
Time: 200pm
Price: $5.00
Information and tickets: 401-831-9479
Scenes, improv and dialogue with Everett Dance Theatre. Even the audience gets involved as Everett plays improvisational games, develops characters and performs skits.
(posted 15Jan02/updated 01Apr02)
GROUNDWERX DANCE THEATRE-FRIDAY APRIL 19, 2002
The Carriage House Theatre
7 Duncan Avenue
Providence RI
Time: 8pm
Tickets: 15.00 general/10.00 students and seniors
Box Office: 401-831-9479
Groundwerx Dance Theatre brings new works by Heather Ahern, Nathan Andary, Kathy Gordon Smith, Heidi Henderson and Melody Griffin Ward.
(posted 21Feb02/updated 06Mar02)
GROUNDWERX DANCE THEATRE-SATURDAY APRIL 20, 2002
The Carriage House Theatre
7 Duncan Avenue
Providence RI
Time: 8pm
Tickets: $15.00 general/10.00 students and seniors
Box Office: 401-831-9479
Groundwerx Dance Theatre brings new works by Heather Ahern, Nathan Andary, Kathy Gordon Smith, Heidi Henderson and Melody Griffin Ward.
(posted 21Feb02/updated 06Mar02)

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URI DANCE COMPANY SPRING RECITAL AROUND THE WORLD-SUNDAY 21 APRIL
Edwards Hall
Upper College Road
University of Rhode Island
Kingston RI
Time: 3pm
Tickets: $3.00 at door. Seating is not reserved
Information: Lynne Picard at uridanceco@hotmail.com or Nancy Hawksley at 874-2840 or hawksley@uri.edu
The University of Rhode Island Dance Company presents "Around the World" with guest performances by DanceArt Company and Flavor Unit. Dance styles will include tap, jazz, lyrical, hip hop, ballet, belly dance and modern.
(posted 19Mar02/updated 10Apr02)

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MONTH OF SUNDAYS - SUNDAY 21 APRIL 2002
Carriage House Theatre
7 Duncan Ave
Providence RI
Time: 200pm
Price: $5.00
Information and tickets: 401-831-9479
Scenes, improv and dialogue with Everett Dance Theatre. Even the audience gets involved as Everett plays improvisational games, develops characters and performs skits.
(posted 15Jan02/updated 01Apr02)

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BALLET CONCIERTO DE PUERTO RICO-TUESDAY 23 APRIL 2002
Auditorium
Roberts Hall
Rhode Island College
600 Mt Pleasant Ave
Providence RI 02908-1991
Time: 8pm
Tickets: 22.00 general public/20.00 seniors/12.00 students and children/5.00 RIC students plus discount series tickets
Information: 401-456-8194
Reservations:401-456-8144
Ballet Concierto is a ballet company with a Latin flair. Firmly established as the leading Hispanic ballet company in the US, their Providence performance will include Latinissimo, a ballet concept created by five distinguished Hispanic choreographers using music by Latin American and Caribbean composers.
(posted 08Sep01)
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AN EVENING OF COLE PORTER AT ROSECLIFF-TUESDAY 23 APRIL 2002
Ballroom
Rosecliff Mansion
Newport RI
Time: 7pm
Tickets: $40.00
Seating: Cabaret style
Information & Reservations: 401-847-1000
The Island Moving Co celebrates the mansion's 100th year. The program includes Miki Ohlsen's Deconstructiong Cole Porter with live music by Mac Chrupcala and Billy Weston and slides from private collections of scenes from Cole Porter-era parties in Newport.
(posted 01Apr02)

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RHODE ISLAND COLLEGE STUDENT CHOREOGRAPHY SHOWCASE-THURSDAY 25 APRIL 2002
Foreman Theatre
Nazarian Center
Rhode Island College
600 Mt Pleasant Ave
Providence RI 02908-1991
Time: 8pm
Tickets: 8.00 general public/5.00 RIC students
Information: 401-456-8194
Reservations:401-456-8144
RIC's advanced students present their work.
(posted 21Jan02)
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CURRENT DANCE COMPANY - FRIDAY 26 APRIL 2002
Groundwerx Studio
95 Empire Street
Upstairs from Perishable Theatre
Providence, RI
Time: 8pm
Price: $10.00
Information: 508-636-4427
Choreographer Beth Easterly brings her mysterious and evocative dances to Groundwerx. Current Dance Company's 2002 Spring Concert consists of three new works - Fable For Our Time is a humorous look at the human condition, Brush Strokes takes a painterly look at movement and captures those elusive in-between moments with cellist Ellie Shaver providing live accompaniment, and Flying Lessons is an ensemble romp as a woman reminisces about her youthful attempts to fly.
(posted 21Mar02)

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RE-VERSE HIP HOP FEATURING LEMON - FRIDAY 26 APRIL 2002
The Carriage House Theatre
7 Duncan Avenue
Providence RI
Time: 8pm-11pm
8pm-9pm: Open mike & stage
9pm-11pm: Performance
Other dates in this series: March 08 & 26
Price: $5.00
Information: 401-831-9479
More live hip hop event with open mic from 8 to 9pm followed by Paradox, The Profit, and Lemon of HBO's Russell Simmons Def Poetry Slam plus breakdancing and live graph art.
(posted 06Mar02/updated 01Apr02)

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RHODE ISLAND COLLEGE STUDENT CHOREOGRAPHY SHOWCASE-FRIDAY 26 APRIL 2002
Foreman Theatre
Nazarian Center
Rhode Island College
600 Mt Pleasant Ave
Providence RI 02908-1991
Time: 8pm
Tickets: 8.00 general public/5.00 RIC students
Information: 401-456-8194
Reservations:401-456-8144
RIC's advanced students present their work.
(posted 21Jan02)

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BLACKFRIARS DANCE CONCERT-SATURDAY 27 APRIL 2002
Blackfriars Theatre
Providence College
Providence RI
Time: 8pm
Price: $7.00 general/5.00 seniors and PC employees/3.00 students
For more information, call 401-865-2206
Box Office: 401-865-2218 open weekdays 1pm-5pm
Web site: http://www.providence.edu/theatre
Choreography by Wendy Oliver and guest choreographers, Danny Buraczeski, Kathleen Ridlon, Heidi Henderson and Deb Meunier.
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(posted 08Sep01/updated 01Apr02)

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CURRENT DANCE COMPANY - SATURDAY 27 APRIL 2002
Groundwerx Studio
95 Empire Street
Upstairs from Perishable Theatre
Providence, RI
Time: 8pm
Price: $10.00
Information: 508-636-4427
Choreographer Beth Easterly brings her mysterious and evocative dances to Groundwerx. Current Dance Company's 2002 Spring Concert consists of three new works - Fable For Our Time is a humorous look at the human condition, Brush Strokes takes a painterly look at movement and captures those elusive in-between moments with cellist Ellie Shaver providing live accompaniment, and Flying Lessons is an ensemble romp as a woman reminisces about her youthful attempts to fly.
(posted 21Mar02)

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BLACKFRIARS DANCE CONCERT-SUNDAY 28 APRIL 2002
Blackfriars Theatre
Providence College
Providence RI
Time: 2pm
Price: $7.00 general/5.00 seniors and PC employees/3.00 students
For more information, call 401-865-2084
Box Office: 401-865-2218 open weekdays 1pm-5pm
Web site: http://www.providence.edu/theatre
The Providence College Dance Company with choreography by Wendy Oliver and guest choreographers, Danny Buraczeski, Kathleen Ridlon, Heidi Henderson and Deb Meunier.
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(posted 08Sep01/updated 01Apr02)

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MONTH OF SUNDAYS - SUNDAY 28 APRIL 2002
Carriage House Theatre
7 Duncan Ave
Providence RI
Time: 200pm
Price: $5.00
Information and tickets: 401-831-9479
Scenes, improv and dialogue with Everett Dance Theatre. Even the audience gets involved as Everett plays improvisational games, develops characters and performs skits.
(posted 15Jan02/updated 01Apr02)

MAY 2002

BROWN DANCE CONCERT-02 thru 05 MAY 2002
Stuart Theater
Brown University
77 Waterman Street
Providence, RI
Time: 8pm/May 5 3pm and 8pm
Tickets: 14.00 general/10.00 Brown staff and senior citizens/5.00 students/Visa and Mastercard accepted
Box Office: 401-863-2838 Hours Monday thru Friday 12noon-5pm
The annual Brown University Dance Ensemble's Spring Concert will showcase works from the repertory and exciting innovative new works by student, faculty, and well-known choreographers including West African masked performance, neo-classic European dance theatre, street tap, and classics from American modern dance masters. Produced by Julia Strandberg.
(posted 29Sep01)
FROM THE ATLANTIC TO THE PACIFIC-FRIDAY MAY 03, 2002
The Carriage House Theatre
7 Duncan Avenue
Providence RI
Time: 8pm
Tickets: $10.00 general
Box Office: 401-831-9479
Napua O Polynesia takes you on a tour of traditional song and dance from Tahiti & Polynesia and and Po d'terra Cape Verdean will present dancing from the Cape Verde Islands including the Funana and the Botuka of Cape Verde and the drums of Africa. Po D'terra (meaning Tree of the Earth) will bring eight dancers to perform and then encourage the audience to join in the fun.
(posted 01Apr02/update 22Apr02)

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BROWN DANCE CONCERT-FRIDAY 03 MAY 2002
Stuart Theater
Brown University
77 Waterman Street
Providence, RI
Time: 8pm
Tickets: 14.00 general/10.00 Brown staff and senior citizens/5.00 students/Visa and Mastercard accepted
Box Office: 401-863-2838 Hours Monday thru Friday 12noon-5pm
The annual Brown University Dance Ensemble's Spring Concert will showcase works from the repertory and exciting innovative new works by student, faculty, and well-known choreographers including West African masked performance, neo-classic European dance theatre, street tap, and classics from American modern dance masters. Produced by Julia Strandberg.
(posted 29Sep01)
FROM THE ATLANTIC TO THE PACIFIC-SATURDAY MAY 04, 2002
The Carriage House Theatre
7 Duncan Avenue
Providence RI
Time: 8pm
Tickets: $10.00 general
Box Office: 401-831-9479
Napua O Polynesia and Po d'terra Cape Verdean take you on a tour of traditional song and dance from Tahiti, Polynesia and the Cape Verde islands with the authentic grass skirts of Tahiti, the Botuka of Cape Verde and the drums of Africa.
(posted 01Apr02/update 22Apr02)

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BROWN DANCE CONCERT-SATURDAY 04 MAY 2002
Stuart Theater
Brown University
77 Waterman Street
Providence, RI
Time: 8pm
Tickets: 14.00 general/10.00 Brown staff and senior citizens/5.00 students/Visa and Mastercard accepted
Box Office: 401-863-2838 Hours Monday thru Friday 12noon-5pm
The annual Brown University Dance Ensemble's Spring Concert will showcase works from the repertory and exciting innovative new works by student, faculty, and well-known choreographers including West African masked performance, neo-classic European dance theatre, street tap, and classics from American modern dance masters. Produced by Julia Strandberg.
(posted 29Sep01)

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BROWN DANCE CONCERT-SUNDAY 05 MAY 2002
Stuart Theater
Brown University
77 Waterman Street
Providence, RI
TimeS: 3pm & 8pm
Tickets: 14.00 general/10.00 Brown staff and senior citizens/5.00 students/Visa and Mastercard accepted
Box Office: 401-863-2838 Hours Monday thru Friday 12noon-5pm
The annual Brown University Dance Ensemble's Spring Concert will showcase works from the repertory and exciting innovative new works by student, faculty, and well-known choreographers including West African masked performance, neo-classic European dance theatre, street tap, and classics from American modern dance masters. Produced by Julia Strandberg.
(posted 29Sep01/29Apr02)
BALD MERMAIDS-FRIDAY MAY 10, 2002
The Carriage House Theatre
7 Duncan Avenue
Providence RI
Time: 8pm
Tickets: $12.00 general
Box Office: 401-831-9479
The Philadelphia-based Bald Mermaids, in its third season, returns to Providence. Brenda Kunda, Katie McNamara (a Providence native), and Rebecca Sloan present an evening of duets and solos with live music. The company, in its third season, displays a fresh presentation while remaining true to movement in its secular form. Experience for yourself what the Philadelphia City Paper says is "the glorious energy that comes with release".
(posted 01Apr02)
WORKS IN TIME AND SPACE-FRIDAY MAY 10, 2002
Performing Arts Center
Roger Williams University
One Old Ferry Road
Bristol RI
Times: 8pm
Price: $5 general/$3 students&seniors
Reservations: 401-254-2975 or 683-3303
Graduating seniors Gretchen Rowe and Bridgette Humphrey present their choreography set on the Dance Theatre Company. Pieces include Gretchen's Intended Direction (2001) and In to Parts, and Bridget's very funny Underwear There (2001) and a solo, Limbo. They have choreographed and will perform a duet entitled Psalom.
(posted 26Apr02/updated 08May02)

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STATE BALLET OF RI SPRING BALLET CELEBRATION-FRIDAY 10 MAY 2002
Auditorium
Roberts Hall
Rhode Island College
600 Mt Pleasant Ave
Providence RI 02908-1991
Time: 730pm
Tickets: 18.00 general public/14.00 seniors/12.00 students and children/call for group rates (reserved seating)
Information: 401-334-2560
Reservations: 401-456-8144
The State Ballet offers three celebrated ballets from the company's forty one year repertory. In the ballet, Pictures at an Exhibition, pictures come to life, from the hatching of baby chicks to the exciting witch, Baba Jaga. Americana displays artistic director, Herci Marsden's, expression of her patriotism for our country. Finally, be a guest at Princess Aurora's Wedding with Little Red Riding Hod, Puss in Boots, Cinderella and The Blue Bird. (posted 29Mar02)
BALD MERMAIDS-SATURDAY MAY 11, 2002
The Carriage House Theatre
7 Duncan Avenue
Providence RI
Time: 8pm
Tickets: $12.00 general
Box Office: 401-831-9479
The Philadelphia-based Bald Mermaids, in its third season, returns to Providence. Brenda Kunda, Katie McNamara (a Providence native), and Rebecca Sloan present an evening of duets and solos with live music. The company, in its third season, displays a fresh presentation while remaining true to movement in its secular form. Experience for yourself what the Philadelphia City Paper says is "the glorious energy that comes with release".
(posted 24Apr02)
WORKS IN TIME AND SPACE-SATURDAY MAY 11, 2002
Performing Arts Center
Roger Williams University
One Old Ferry Road
Bristol RI
Times: 8pm
Price: $5 general/$3 students&seniors
Reservations: 401-254-2975 or 683-3303
Graduating seniors Gretchen Rowe and Bridgette Humphrey present their choreography set on the Dance Theatre Company. Pieces include Gretchen's Intended Direction (2001) and In to Parts, and Bridget's very funny Underwear There (2001) and a solo, Limbo. They have choreographed and will perform a duet entitled Psalom.
(posted 26Apr02/updated 08May02)

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STATE BALLET OF RI SPRING BALLET CELEBRATION-SATURDAY 11 MAY 2002
Auditorium
Roberts Hall
Rhode Island College
600 Mt Pleasant Ave
Providence RI 02908-1991
Time: 500pm
Tickets: 18.00 general public/14.00 seniors/12.00 students and children/call for group rates (reserved seating)
Information: 401-334-2560
Reservations: 401-456-8144
The State Ballet offers three celebrated ballets from the company's 41 year repertory. In the ballet, Pictures at an Exhibition, pictures come to life, from the hatching of baby chicks to the exciting witch, Baba Jaga. Americana displays artistic director, Herci Marsden's, expression of her patriotism for our country. Finally, be a guest at Princess Aurora's Wedding with Little Red Riding Hod, Puss in Boots, Cinderella and The Blue Bird. (posted 29Apr02)
SOUTHEAST ASIA MEETS AMERICA-FRIDAY MAY 17, 2002
The Carriage House Theatre
7 Duncan Avenue
Providence RI
Time: 8pm
Tickets: $5.00 general
Box Office: 401-831-9479
The traditional Cambodian Rasmey Kampuchea Dance Troupe is joined by Maiker Vang and Sokeo Ros under the direction of Everett Dance Company's Rachel Jungels. Rasmay Kampuchea director Song Heng was trained by a master from Pnom Penh and has been working with this group of young artists for over two years. Jungels, Vang and Ros explore growing up American with Southeast Asian traditions.
(posted 01Apr02)
SOUTHEAST ASIA MEETS AMERICA-SATURAY MAY 18, 2002
The Carriage House Theatre
7 Duncan Avenue
Providence RI
Time: 8pm
Tickets: $5.00 general
Box Office: 401-831-9479
The traditional Cambodian Rasmey Kampuchea Dance Troupe is joined by Maiker Vang and Sokeo Ros under the direction of Everett Dance Company's Rachel Jungels. Rasmay Kampuchea director Song Heng was trained by a master from Pnom Penh and has been working with this group of young artists for over two years. Jungels, Vang ad Ros explore growing up American with Southeast Asian traditions.
(posted 01Apr02)

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LEYTE DANCE THEATER-SUNDAY 19 MAY 2002
Auditorium
Roberts Hall
Rhode Island College
600 Mt Pleasant Ave
Providence RI 02908-1991
Time: 2pm
Tickets: 25.00 general public/15.00 students and children
Reservations: 401-456-8144
The Leyte Dance Theater comes from the Philippines to Rhode Island for a benefit performance for HOPE Foundation International. Leyte will perform dances from the different regions of the Philippines, and from the pre-colonial era to the present with the dances reflecting much of Philippine folklore and legends.
(posted 15May02)

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CHANCE TO DANCE- TUESDAY 21 MAY 2002
Providence Performing Art Center
220 Weybosset Street
Providence RI
Times: 630pm
Price: $10.00 general/$5.00 students
Tickets: at door
Information: 401-885-6073
Students from all over Rhode Island perform in Chance To Dance's annual spring concert. This year's performance has two themes Children's Games & Nursery Rhymes from around the World and the Blackstone River Valley Corredor. The schools participating in tonights show are Frances J Verrier (Pawtucket), Reynolds Arts Magnet (Bristol), Edward R Martin Middle School (East Providence), Emma White Knact (East Providence),St Mary's Academy Bayview(East Providence), Roger Williams Middle School (Providence), Curvin McCabe (Pawtucket), St Luke's (Barrington) and the Mary Quirk School (East Providence).
(posted 20May02)

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CHANCE TO DANCE- WEDNESDAY 22 MAY 2002
Providence Performing Art Center
220 Weybosset Street
Providence RI
Times: 12noon
Price: $5.00
Tickets: at door
Information: 401-885-6073
Students from all over Rhode Island perform in Chance To Dance's annual spring concert. This year's performance has two themes Children's Games & Nursery Rhymes from around the World and the Blackstone River Valley Corredor. The schools participating in this special noontime show are from Providence. They are Laurel Hill Avenue, Asa Messer, Esak Hopkins Middle School, Robert Bailey, Gilbert Stuart Middle, William D'Abate, Veazie Street, George J West and West Broadway.
(posted 20May02)

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CHANCE TO DANCE- WEDNESDAY 22 MAY 2002
Providence Performing Art Center
220 Weybosset Street
Providence RI
Times: 630pm
Price: $10.00 general/$5.00 students
Tickets: at door
Information: 401-885-6073
Students from all over Rhode Island perform in Chance To Dance's annual spring concert. This year's performance has two themes Children's Games & Nursery Rhymes from around the World and the Blackstone River Valley Corredor. The schools participating in tonights show are Davisville Elementary (North Kingstown), Colt Andrews (Bristol), Alice M Waddington (East Providence), Hampden Meadows (Barrington), Roger Williams Middle School (Providence), Lillian Feinstein Sackett Street (Providence) and Alfred A Lima (Providence).
(posted 20May02)

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STREET TAP -FRIDAY 31 MAY 2002
Carriage House Theatre
7 Duncan Ave
Providence RI
Time: 8:00pm
Price: $10.00
Information and tickets: 401-831-9479
In 1995 Brian Jones and Donald Suthard teamed up as Street Tap to bring tap dance to street dancing. They tour with their own home-made wood floor clamped on overturned buckets which makes a lovely percussive sound when tapped upon! They tap dance to classic recordings of jazz, swing, ragtime, mambo, tango, spiritual--even classical music, and have been featured performers from Newport to Maine as well as at Boston's Fanuil Hall Marketplace.
(posted 15Jan02/updated 21Jan02/15Mar02/01Apr02)

JUNE 2002

STREET TAP -SATURDAY 01 JUNE 2002
Carriage House Theatre
7 Duncan Ave
Providence RI
Time: 8:00 PM (not firm)
Price: TBA
Information and tickets: 401-831-9479
Brian Jones and Donald Suthard in the guise of Street Tap will tap dance to classic recordings of jazz, swing, ragtime, mambo, tango, spiritual--even classical music!
(posted 15Jan02/updated 21Jan02)

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STREET TAP -SATURDAY 01 JUNE 2002
Carriage House Theatre
7 Duncan Ave
Providence RI
Time: 8:00pm
Price: $10.00
Information and tickets: 401-831-9479
In 1995 Brian Jones and Donald Suthard teamed up as Street Tap to bring tap dance to street dancing. They tour with their own home-made wood floor clamped on overturned buckets which makes a lovely percussive sound when tapped upon! They tap dance to classic recordings of jazz, swing, ragtime, mambo, tango, spiritual--even classical music, and have been featured performers from Newport to Maine as well as at Boston's Fanuil Hall Marketplace.
(posted 15Jan02/updated 21Jan02/15Mar02/01Apr02)

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KISS ME KATE-04 THRU 09 JUNE 2002
Providence Performing Art Center
220 Weybosset Street
Providence RI
Times: various
Price: $30.00-$50.00
Box Office: 401-421-2787
Cole Porter's classic musical based on Shakespeare's The Taming of the Shrew packed with famous songs both fabulously witty and fabulously fun, and there's plenty of dance too. Songs include Another Opening, Another Show; Too Darn Hot; Why Can't You Behave; Wunderbar; So In Love; Always True To You in my Fashion and Brush Up Your Shakespeare.
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ANYTHING GOES-04 THRU 23 JUNE 2002
Theatre-By-The-Sea
Card's Pond Road
off Matunuck Beach Road
Matunuck RI
Times: various
Price: $27.00-$30.00/subscriptions are available
Box Office: 401-782-8587
Box Office Email: boxoffice@theatrebythesea.com
Website: http://www.theatrebythesea.com
It's a Cole Porter Festival in Rhode Island this summer! prepare for one of Cole Porter's best with such songs as You're the Top, It's DeLovely, Bon Voyage and of course the eponymous Anything Goes to name only a few. Wild dancing breaks out all over as a cruise ship full of happy fools enjoys the fun of having Public Enemy Number One on board (a Providence allegory?). In some ways this joyous lark is an earlier and less dark Chicago.
(posted 06May02)
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EVERETT AND PAULA - SATURDAY 08 JUNE 2002
The Carriage House Theatre
7 Duncan Avenue
Providence RI
Time: 8pm
Tickets: $10.00
Box Office: 401-831-9479
Everett members Aaron Jungels, Marvin Novogrodski and Bravell Gracia Smith present new works. Novogrodski teams up with hypno-therapist Doug Vogel in Out of My Mind to explore life's struggles. Paula Hunter performs Losing Track.
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(posted 15Jan02/updated 01Apr02/08Jun02)

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THE DANCE CONNECTION PRESENTS DANCE 2002-SUNDAY 09 JUNE 2002
Auditorium
Roberts Hall
Rhode Island College
600 Mt Pleasant Ave
Providence RI 02908-1991
Times: 2shows 1pm and 6pm
Tickets: $11.00 at the door
Information: danceconn@cox.net
Dance Connection's annual show.
(posted 07Jun02)
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EVERETT AND PAULA - FRIDAY 14 JUNE 2002
The Carriage House Theatre
7 Duncan Avenue
Providence RI
Time: 8pm
Tickets: $10.00
Box Office: 401-831-9479
Everett members Aaron Jungels, Marvin Novogrodski and Bravell Gracia Smith present new works. Novogrodski teams up with hypno-therapist Doug Vogel in Out of My Mind to explore life's struggles. Paula Hunter performs Losing Track.
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(posted 15Jan02/updated 01Apr02/08Jun02)

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EVERETT AND PAULA - SATURDAY 15 JUNE 2002
The Carriage House Theatre
7 Duncan Avenue
Providence RI
Time: 8pm
Tickets: $10.00
Box Office: 401-831-9479
Everett members Aaron Jungels, Marvin Novogrodski and Bravell Gracia Smith present new works. Novogrodski teams up with hypno-therapist Doug Vogel in Out of My Mind to explore life's struggles. Paula Hunter performs Losing Track.
(More)
(posted 15Jan02/updated 01Apr02/08Jun02)

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FOOTLOOSE-25 JUNE THRU 20 JULY 2002
Theatre-By-The-Sea
Card's Pond Road
off Matunuck Beach Road
Matunuck RI
Times: various
Price: $27.00-$30.00/subscriptions are available
Box Office: 401-782-8587
Box Office Email: boxoffice@theatrebythesea.com
Website: http://www.theatrebythesea.com
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ISLAND MOVING COMPANY FLIGHT OF STEPS - SATURDAY 29 JUNE, 2002
(and July 8,19-20,22,25-27)
Fort Adams State Park
Fort Adams Road
Newport RI
Time: 630pm
Tickets: 15.00 adults/10.00 children and seniors/group and subscription rates available
Box Office: 401-847-4470
The Island Moving Co. and Everett Dance Theatre come together for the first time. Everett is a nationally renowned modern dance company with strong ties to its Providence community through programs presented at its Carriage House Theatre. The Everett dancers will perform Suite of Balls from their work, The Science Project. Island Moving Co. presents the Newport premiere of Recent Arrivals, a ballet about the immigrant experience to music by Schubert.
(posted 01Apr02/updated 03Apr02/28Jun02)

JULY 2002

ISLAND MOVING COMPANY FLIGHT OF STEPS - MONDAY 08 JULY, 2002

Fort Adams State Park
Fort Adams Road
Newport RI
Time: 630pm
Tickets: 15.00 adults/10.00 children and seniors/group and subscription rates available
Box Office: 401-847-4470
Experience the infectious African Puerto Rican rhythms of Lydia Perez and Yoruba 2. Lydia Perez, a skilled dancer and singer, as well as a drummer, has received national recognition for her championship of the bomba tradition.
(posted 05Jul02)
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ELEPHANT JANE OPEN REHEARSAL - FRIDAY 12 JULY, 2002

825 Hope Street
Providence, RI 02906
Phone: 401-353-1129
Time: 5pm
Tickets: Free but contributions gratefully accepted
Information: 401-789-5250 or email hh.elephantjane@verizon.net
Open rehearsal of Heidi Henderson's work to be presented in London on June 24. See related story at riDance's Front Page.
(posted 08Jul02)
DAVID PARKER'S CHILDRENS SHOW-FRIDAY 19 JULY 2002
Theatre-By-The-Sea
Card's Pond Road
off Matunuck Beach Road
Matunuck RI
Times: various
Price: $7.00
Box Office: 401-782-8587
Box Office Email: boxoffice@theatrebythesea.com
Website: http://www.theatrebythesea.com
Song, Dance, Sign and a whole lot more. David's unique style has captivated the imaginations and the hearts of audiences from The Kennedy Center to festivals across the United States and Canada.
(posted 06May02)

AUGUST 2002

ON THE CORNER OF ARTS & VINE AT WATERFIRE-SATURDAY 24 AUGUST 2002
Waterplace Park
Frances Street
Providence RI
Time: 8pm
Price: Free!
Email: cramski@operamail.com
Website: www.geocities.com/aaliveri
Arts Alive and Robert Mondavi and Martignetti present some of Rhode Island's top dance companies Fusionworks, The Providence Ballroom & Jazz Project, Island Moving Co, State Ballet of Rhode Island and Modern Populous. In addition Providence Ballet and Colleen Cavanaugh will offer pieces. Last year was packed so come early, and bring something to sit on! (Waking Dreams Dance Company was originally scheduled but did not perform.)
(posted 12Jun02)
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SMOKEY JO'S CAFE-20 AUGUST THRU 08 SEPTEMBER 2002
Theatre-By-The-Sea
Card's Pond Road
off Matunuck Beach Road
Matunuck RI
Times: various
Price: $27.00-$30.00/subscriptions are available
Box Office: 401-782-8587
Box Office Email: boxoffice@theatrebythesea.com
Website: http://www.theatrebythesea.com
(posted 06May02)

SEPTEMBER 2002

ISLAND MOVING CO AT CONVERGENCE - SATURDAY 07 SEPTEMBER 2002
Burnside Park Fountain
Kennedy Plaza
Providence RI
Time: 7pm plus
Price: Free!
Information: 401-847-4470
Convergence Art Festival commissioned Michael Bolger to create a new dance which will take place around the Burnside Fountain. Several performances of this four person dance will take place throughout the evening.
(posted 17Aug02)

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IMAGO'S FROGZ - SATURDAY 28 SEPTEMBER 2002
CANCELLED
Auditorium
Roberts Hall
Rhode Island College
600 Mt Pleasant Ave
Providence RI 02908-1991
Time: 8pm
Tickets: $??
Reservations: 401-456-8144
(posted 17Jun02)

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IMAGO'S FROGZ - SUNDAY 29 SEPTEMBER 2002
CANCELLED
Auditorium
Roberts Hall
Rhode Island College
600 Mt Pleasant Ave
Providence RI 02908-1991
Time: ??
Tickets: $??
Reservations: 401-456-8144
(posted 17Jun02)

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CARLOTA SANTANA, FLAMENCO VIVO! - TUESDAY 17 SEPTEMBER 2002
Will Theatre
Fine Arts Center
University of Rhode Island
105 Upper College Road
Kingston, RI 02881
Time: 8pm
Tickets: 20.00 general/15.00 URI staff/12.00 senior/5.00 student
Box Office: 401-874-2627 (group discounts are available)
Passionate flamenco dance accompanied by virtuosic musicians makes for a great evening out. Don't forget that your WGBH card gets you two-for-1 tickets!
(posted 20Jun02/updated 12Sep02)

Want to learn Flamenco? Well known teacher and dance education expert Helene Scheff will be teaching Flamenco at Kingstown Dance and Gymnastic Center starting Monday September 23rd at 715pm. For more information see NEWS or call 401-884-2830.

FESTIVAL OF SITE SPECIFIC CHOREOGRAPHY - 18 THRU 22 SEPTEMBER, 2002
The Island Moving Company hosts the Festival of Site Specific Choreography - see Open For Dancing.
(posted 03Apr02)

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ISLAND MOVING COMPANY AT FORT ADAMS - SATURDAY 21 SEPTEMBER, 2002

Fort Adams State Park
Fort Adams Road
Newport RI
Time: 6pm
Tickets: ???
Box Office: 401-847-4470
TBA. Part of Island Moving Co's fall dance festival Open For Dance.
(posted 18Aug02)

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ISLAND MOVING COMPANY AT FORT ADAMS - SUNDAY 22 SEPTEMBER, 2002

Fort Adams State Park
Fort Adams Road
Newport RI
Time: 6pm
Tickets: ???
Box Office: 401-847-4470
TBA. Part of Island Moving Co's fall dance festival Open For Dance
(posted 18Aug02)

WEST SIDE STORY-24 THRU 29 SEPTEMBER 2002
Providence Performing Art Center
220 Weybosset Street
Providence RI
Times: various
Price: various
Box Office: 401-421-2787
(posted 06May02)

OCTOBER 2002

IN MOTION - SUNDAY 06 OCTOBER 2002
Auditorium
Roberts Hall
Rhode Island College
600 Mt Pleasant Ave
Providence RI 02908-1991
Time: 8pm
Tickets: $12.00 advance/$15.00 at the door
Information: 401-521-6226
Email: mjdc1985@aol.com
A song and dance review presented by the MJDC Center of the Arts to benefit the Arthritis Foundation. Special guests include Vessella Dance Project, Brian Jones, Moussa Traore West African Rhythms and Dance and the Brown University Ballroom Dance Team.
(posted 09Sep02)

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LORD OF THE DANCE-08 THRU 13 OCTOBER 2002
Providence Performing Art Center
220 Weybosset Street
Providence RI
Times: various
Price: various
Box Office: 401-421-2787
(posted 06May02)

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MICHAEL MOSCHEN-SATURDAY 12 OCTOBER 2002
Roberts Hall Auditorium
220 Weybosset Street
Providence RI
Times: 8pm
Price: TBA
Box Office: 401-456-8144
An amazing artist. For more on this event see riDance's RIC Performing Series.
(posted 30Aug02)
CAVANAUGH AND DANCERS - FRIDAY 18 OCTOBER 2002
Auditorium
Roberts Hall
Rhode Island College
600 Mt Pleasant Ave
Providence RI 02908-1991
Time: 8pm
Tickets: $12.00
Reservations: 401-456-8144
Five new dances by physician choreographer, Colleen Cavanaugh. The Rhode Island College Dance Company will perform one of the works with the rest to be done by dancers from various local companies including Island Moving Co. Expect to see Michael Bolger, Wendy Fish-Lawrence, Alejandro Gomez, Rolando Troconis and RI's own Danielle Genest and Eva Marie Pacheco (all excellent dancers).
(posted 18Oct02)

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LIPIZZANER STALLIONS - SUNDAY 20 OCTOBER
Ryan Center
Lincoln Almond Plaza
University of Rhode Island
Kingston, RI 02881
Time: 2pm & 6pm
Tickets: 10.00 general/5.00 full time students with ID
Visa and Mastercard accepted
Box Office: 401-788-3250
Box Office Hours: Monday - Friday 10am-6pm/ Saturdays (Sept 1 - May 31) 10am-2pm
Also Ticketmaster: www.ticketmaster.com
Dancing horses!
(posted 16Sep02)

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BROWN PARENTS WEEKEND DANCE CONCERT - FRIDAY 25 OCTOBER
Ashamu Dance Theater
Brown University
77 Waterman Street
Providence, RI
Time: 8pm
Tickets: 10.00 general/5.00 full time students with ID
Visa and Mastercard accepted
Box Office: 401-863-2838 Hours Monday thru Friday 12noon-5pm
Work by Nadia Mahdi and Heidi Henderson will premiere a new dance featuring community members as well as the Brown Dance Company. (posted 16Sep02/updated 19Sep02)

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STUDIO 34 PRESENTS BE OUR GUEST - FRIDAY 25 OCTOBER
West Broadway Auditorium
29 Bainbridge Street
Providence RI
Time: 6:30pm
Tickets: $7.00 adults / $4.00 under 11
Information: studio34@mail.com
Studio 34 Dance Company will be performing in this magical show of your favorite animated characters. See these characters come to life with these talented dancers!
(posted 12Oct02)

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BROWN PARENTS WEEKEND DANCE CONCERT - SATURDAY 26 OCTOBER
Ashamu Dance Theater
Brown University
77 Waterman Street
Providence, RI
Time: 8pm
Tickets: 10.00 general/5.00 full time students with ID
Visa and Mastercard accepted
Box Office: 401-863-2838 Hours Monday thru Friday 12noon-5pm
Work by Nadia Mahdi and Heidi Henderson will premiere a new dance featuring community members as well as the Brown Dance Company. (posted 19Sep02)

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BROWN PARENTS WEEKEND DANCE CONCERT - SUNDAY 27 OCTOBER
Ashamu Dance Theater
Brown University
77 Waterman Street
Providence, RI
Time: 2pm
Tickets: 10.00 general/5.00 full time students with ID
Visa and Mastercard accepted
Box Office: 401-863-2838 Hours Monday thru Friday 12noon-5pm
Work by Nadia Mahdi and Heidi Henderson will premiere a new dance featuring community members as well as the Brown Dance Company. (posted 19Sep02)

NOVEMBER 2002

FUSIONWORKS DANCE DRUMS DANCE-FRIDAY 01 NOVEMBER 2002
Sapinsley Performing Arts
Rhode Island College
600 Mt Pleasant Ave
Providence RI 02908-1991
Time: 8pm
Tickets: $18.00
Reservations: 401-456-8144
A concert which explores dance in relation to percussion music some of which will be provided by two guest drummers. New works by Deb Meunier and Robert Battle set on Fusionworks along with repertory pieces including Lunch Break. Stephanie Stanford will premiere a piece with Fusionworks II. For more about this performance see Drums,Dance,Drums.
(posted 11Jun02/updated 20Oct02)

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BRINGING IN THE FUNK 7-SUNDAY 10 NOVEMBER
Auditorium
Rogers High School
15 Wickham Road
Newport, RI 02840
Time: 200pm
Admission: $8.00 lower seating/$6.00 upper seating & students.
Information: 401-849-1118
Email: offthecurb@offthecurb.com
Newport's Off The Curb Dance Company presents their annual singing, dancing, rapping, hip hop performance featuring dancers from New York, Boston and Rhode Island (Dance Planet!) as well as their own sweet selves. There will also be a raffle with prizes from Phat Farm and HOT 106 personalities will be in the house. This event is appropriate for children.
(posted 31Aug02/updated 9Nov02)
THE GEORGIAN STATE DANCERS - TUESDAY 12 NOVEMBER 2002
Auditorium
Roberts Hall
Rhode Island College
600 Mt Pleasant Ave
Providence RI 02908-1991
Time: 8pm
Tickets: $??
Reservations: 401-456-8144
For more on this event see riDance's RIC Performing Series.
(posted 17Jun02/updated 30Aug02)

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FESTIVAL BALLET GISELLE - FRIDAY 15 NOVEMBER 2002
Veterans Memorial Auditorium
1 Avenue of the Arts
Providence RI
Time: 730pm
Prices: $12.00 to $50.00
Information: 401-353-1129
A story of love, betrayal, madness, revenge and forgiveness is the most famous, revered and enduring of all romantic ballets. It is the story of a pure and innocent peasant girl who is jilted by a rich nobleman. Driven mad by the experience, she dies and enters the graveyard world of the Wilis, ghosts of vengeful brides betrayed by undeserving suitors. Should any unsuspecting man wander into this place, the Wilis force him to dance to his death. Can Giselle's innocence prevail in such a world? This production features the Festival Ballet Providence Orchestra, conducted by Edward Markward. Part of Festival Ballet's 25th Anniversary Season.
(posted 25Sep02)

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FESTIVAL BALLET GISELLE - SATURDAY 16 NOVEMBER 2002
Veterans Memorial Auditorium
1 Avenue of the Arts
Providence RI
Time: 730pm
Prices: $12.00 to $50.00
Information: 401-353-1129
A story of love, betrayal, madness, revenge and forgiveness is the most famous, revered and enduring of all romantic ballets. It is the story of a pure and innocent peasant girl who is jilted by a rich nobleman. Driven mad by the experience, she dies and enters the graveyard world of the Wilis, ghosts of vengeful brides betrayed by undeserving suitors. Should any unsuspecting man wander into this place, the Wilis force him to dance to his death. Can Giselle's innocence prevail in such a world? This production features the Festival Ballet Providence Orchestra, conducted by Edward Markward. Part of Festival Ballet's 25th Anniversary Season.
(posted 25Sep02)

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FESTIVAL BALLET GISELLE - SUNDAY 17 NOVEMBER 2002
Veterans Memorial Auditorium
1 Avenue of the Arts
Providence RI
Time: 230pm
Prices: $12.00 to $50.00
Information: 401-353-1129
A story of love, betrayal, madness, revenge and forgiveness is the most famous, revered and enduring of all romantic ballets. It is the story of a pure and innocent peasant girl who is jilted by a rich nobleman. Driven mad by the experience, she dies and enters the graveyard world of the Wilis, ghosts of vengeful brides betrayed by undeserving suitors. Should any unsuspecting man wander into this place, the Wilis force him to dance to his death. Can Giselle's innocence prevail in such a world? This production features the Festival Ballet Providence Orchestra, conducted by Edward Markward. Part of Festival Ballet's 25th Anniversary Season.
(posted 25Sep02)

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BROWN FALL DANCE CONCERT - 21 thru 24 NOVEMBER
Ashamu Dance Theater
Catherine Bryan Dill Center
For the Performing Arts
Brown University
77 Waterman Street
Providence, RI
Time: 8pm
Tickets: 5.00 general
Visa and Mastercard accepted
Box Office: 401-863-2838 Hours Tuesday thru Friday 12noon-5pm
Brown University Theatre and Body and Sole present twelve new works performed and choreographed by Brown students. Dance styles include Breakdancing, Modern, Hip Hop, Jazz, Lyrical, Tap and Theatrical. Choreographers are Sheela Prasad, Ruth Streiter, Kyle Shepard, Audrey McIntyre, Connie Wu, Jessica Shepardson, Lauren Linder, Kimberly Insel, Ben Asriel, Caedra Scott-Flaherty, Tisola Loga, Chad Ebesutani and Yasuhiro Takayama.
(posted 19Sep02/updated 12Nov02)

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BRING IN THE NOISE BRING IN THE FUNK-22 THRU 24 NOVEMBER 2002
Providence Performing Art Center
220 Weybosset Street
Providence RI
Times: various
Price: various
Box Office: 401-421-2787
Savion Glover is performing!
(posted 06May02)
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PROVIDENCE COLLEGE DANCE CONCERT- 23 & 24 NOVEMBER 2002
64 Hall
Slavin Center
Providence College
Providence RI
Time: 8pm
Price: Free
For more information, call 401-865-2206
Box Office: 401-865-2218 open weekdays 1pm-5pm
Web site: http://www.providence.edu/theatre
No information yet, but usually student choreography.
(posted 21Sep02)

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ISLAND MOVING COMPANY A NEWPORT NUTCRACKER AT ROSECLIFF - SATURDAY 30 NOVEMBER, 2002
SOLDOUT
Rosecliff
Bellevue Avenue
Newport RI
Time: 8pm
Tickets: $45.00/ $60.00 for Golden Circle seats (includes intermission refreshments in the Salon)
Box Office: 401-847-4470
Artistic Director Miki Ohlsen, with Company members Eva Marie Pacheco and Michael Bolger, create a holiday dance event, moving dancers and audiences through the sumptuous surroundings of Newport's most romantic mansion while IMC brings its own special magic to the Nutcracker. Presented in partnership with the Preservation Society, the Newport Nutcracker at Rosecliff will be an unforgettable holiday experience for the family.
(posted 18Aug02/updated 20Nov02) Tickets are available for: the 7pm weeknight shows Monday through Thursday, December 2 - 5th

DECEMBER 2002

ISLAND MOVING COMPANY A NEWPORT NUTCRACKER AT ROSECLIFF - MONDAY 02 DECEMBER, 2002
Rosecliff
Bellevue Avenue
Newport RI
Time: 7pm
Tickets: $45.00/ $60.00 for Golden Circle seats (includes intermission refreshments in the Salon)
Box Office: 401-847-4470
Artistic Director Miki Ohlsen, with Company members Eva Marie Pacheco and Michael Bolger, create a holiday dance event, moving dancers and audiences through the sumptuous surroundings of Newport's most romantic mansion while IMC brings its own special magic to the Nutcracker. Presented in partnership with the Preservation Society, the Newport Nutcracker at Rosecliff will be an unforgettable holiday experience for the family.
Press Release
(posted 18Aug02/updated 20Nov02)

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ISLAND MOVING COMPANY A NEWPORT NUTCRACKER AT ROSECLIFF - TUESDAY 03 DECEMBER, 2002
Rosecliff
Bellevue Avenue
Newport RI
Time: 7pm
Tickets: $45.00/ $60.00 for Golden Circle seats (includes intermission refreshments in the Salon)
Box Office: 401-847-4470
Artistic Director Miki Ohlsen, with Company members Eva Marie Pacheco and Michael Bolger, create a holiday dance event, moving dancers and audiences through the sumptuous surroundings of Newport's most romantic mansion while IMC brings its own special magic to the Nutcracker. Presented in partnership with the Preservation Society, the Newport Nutcracker at Rosecliff will be an unforgettable holiday experience for the family.
Press Release
(posted 18Aug02/updated 20Nov02)

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ISLAND MOVING COMPANY A NEWPORT NUTCRACKER AT ROSECLIFF - WEDNESDAY 04 DECEMBER, 2002
Rosecliff
Bellevue Avenue
Newport RI
Time: 7pm
Tickets: $45.00/ $60.00 for Golden Circle seats (includes intermission refreshments in the Salon)
Box Office: 401-847-4470
Artistic Director Miki Ohlsen, with Company members Eva Marie Pacheco and Michael Bolger, create a holiday dance event, moving dancers and audiences through the sumptuous surroundings of Newport's most romantic mansion while IMC brings its own special magic to the Nutcracker. Presented in partnership with the Preservation Society, the Newport Nutcracker at Rosecliff will be an unforgettable holiday experience for the family.
Press Release
(posted 18Aug02/updated 20Nov02)

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ROGER WILLIAMS DANCE THEATRE 2002-THURSDAY DECEMBER 05
Performing Arts Center
Roger Williams University
One Old Ferry Road
Bristol RI
Times: 8pm
Price: 10.00 general/5.00 students and seniors
Box Office: 401-254-3666
Information: 401-254-3623
Roger Williams University's Dance Theatre will perform Featured are three dances by students Kim Wojcieszek, Stacey Giffen and Tara O'Con as well as works by faculty members, Heidi Henderson, Gary Shore and Kathy Gordon Smith as well as guest choreographers Elizabeth Spatz and Jenny Rocha.
(posted 15Nov02)

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ISLAND MOVING COMPANY A NEWPORT NUTCRACKER AT ROSECLIFF - THURSDAY 05 DECEMBER, 2002
Rosecliff
Bellevue Avenue
Newport RI
Time: 7pm
Tickets: $45.00/ $60.00 for Golden Circle seats (includes intermission refreshments in the Salon)
Box Office: 401-847-4470
Artistic Director Miki Ohlsen, with Company members Eva Marie Pacheco and Michael Bolger, create a holiday dance event, moving dancers and audiences through the sumptuous surroundings of Newport's most romantic mansion while IMC brings its own special magic to the Nutcracker. Presented in partnership with the Preservation Society, the Newport Nutcracker at Rosecliff will be an unforgettable holiday experience for the family.
Press Release
(posted 18Aug02/updated 20Nov02)

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RHODE ISLAND COLLEGE ANNUAL FALL CONCERT-FRIDAY 06 DECEMBER 2002
Sapinsley Hall
Rhode Island College
600 Mt Pleasant Ave
Providence RI 02908-1991
Time: 8pm
Tickets: $12.00
Reservations: 401-456-8144
Featuring new work by Deb Meunier and a performance of Bridgman/Packer's Carried Away with Glen Velez in a shared concert with Rhode Island College Dance Company.
(posted 30Aug02/updated 26Oct02)

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ROGER WILLIAMS DANCE THEATRE 2002-FRIDAY DECEMBER 06
Performing Arts Center
Roger Williams University
One Old Ferry Road
Bristol RI
Times: 8pm
Price: 10.00 general/5.00 students and seniors
Box Office: 401-254-3666
Information: 401-254-3623
Roger Williams University's Dance Theatre will perform Featured are three dances by students Kim Wojcieszek, Stacey Giffen and Tara O'Con as well as works by faculty members, Heidi Henderson, Gary Shore and Kathy Gordon Smith as well as guest choreographers Elizabeth Spatz and Jenny Rocha.
(posted 15Nov02)

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THE MUSIC MAN- 3 thru 8 DECEMBER, 2002
Providence Performing Art Center
220 Weybosset Street
Providence RI
Times: 12/3 at 7:00pm/Wed. 12/4 at 7:30pm
Thurs. 12 5 at 7:30pm/ Fri. 12/6 at 8:00pm
Sat. 12/7 at 2:00 & 8:00pm/Sun. 12/8 at 2:00 & 7:00pm
Price: various
Box Office: 401-421-2787
Featuring songs such as Seventy Six Trombones, Trouble, Til There Was You, Pickalittle, and Gary, Indiana, The Music Man will sing and dance its way into your hearts.
(posted 06May02/update 26Oct02)

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ROGER WILLIAMS DANCE THEATRE 2002-SATURDAY DECEMBER 07
Performing Arts Center
Roger Williams University
One Old Ferry Road
Bristol RI
Times: 2pm & 8pm
Price: 10.00 general/5.00 students and seniors
Box Office: 401-254-3666
Information: 401-254-3623
Roger Williams University's Dance Theatre will perform Featured are three dances by students Kim Wojcieszek, Stacey Giffen and Tara O'Con as well as works by faculty members, Heidi Henderson, Gary Shore and Kathy Gordon Smith as well as guest choreographers Elizabeth Spatz and Jenny Rocha.
(posted 15Nov02)

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RIBT'S MADELINE MEETS THE NUTCRACKER-SUNDAY DECEMBER 08
St. Mary Academy-Bay View
3070 Pawtucket Avenue
Riverside, RI
Times: 1PM and 4PM
Tickets: Reserved seating is $15/ Special Gold Circle seating in the first six rows of center is available at $25
Special Offer: Women and girls who can prove their name is Madeline will be admitted free
Tickets and information: 401-847-5301
Website: http://www.riballet.org
Rhode Island's Ballet Theatre offers a new family classic for the holidays with a performance of Madeline, based on the famous story of a young Parisian orphan and her friends; and Mini Nut, featuring the most popular dances of the Nutcracker. This program is designed specially for young families. Get your tickets early for this new holiday classic.
(posted 12Nov02)

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THE STATE BALLET OF RI PRESENTS COPPELIA-FRIDAY DECEMBER 13
Roberts Auditorium
Mount Pleasant Avenue
Rhode Island College
Providence RI
Time: 730pm
Tickets: 18.00 adults/14.00 seniors/12.00 children and college students
Tickets go on sale October 1st
Visa and Mastercard accepted/group rates are available
Tickets and information: Call 401-456-8144
Website: http://www.stateballet.com
State Ballet of Rhode Island's 42nd season opens with its Annual Holiday Ballet - Coppelia - the enchanting story of the girl with the enamel eyes, a dancing doll, and the mystical Dr.Coppelius. First performed in 1870, Coppelia has become one of ballet's most famous stories combining comedy, hilarity, and a stage filled with dancing and life-sized dolls.
(posted 26Aug02)

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FESTIVAL BALLET'S THE NUTCRACKER- DECEMBER 13 thru 15
Providence Performing Art Center
220 Weybosset Street
Providence RI
Time: Friday 730pm, Saturday 230pm & 730pm, Sunday 2:30 & 730pm
Price: Tickets $15.00/30.00/35.00/45.00/50.00
Box Office: 401-421-ARTS (PPAC)
Festival Ballet's annual Christmas ballet The Nutcracker under the art direction of Mihailo Djuric is a magical holiday spectacle for the entire family that dazzles the eye with breathtaking sets, sparkling costumes, bravura dancing and Tchaikovsky's magnificent score.
(posted 14Sep02/updated 26Sep02)

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THE STATE BALLET OF RI PRESENTS COPPELIA-SATURDAY DECEMBER 14
Roberts Auditorium
Mount Pleasant Avenue
Rhode Island College
Providence RI
Time: 3pm
Tickets: 18.00 adults/14.00 seniors/12.00 children and college students
Season Tickets: $30.00 adult/$$24.00 seniors/$20.00 college student and child
Tickets on sale October 1st
Visa and Mastercard accepted/group rates are available
Tickets and information: Call 401-456-8144
Website: http://www.stateballet.com
State Ballet of Rhode Island's 42nd season opens with its Annual Holiday Ballet - Coppelia - the enchanting story of the girl with the enamel eyes, a dancing doll, and the mystical Dr.Coppelius. First performed in 1870, Coppelia has become one of ballet's most famous stories combining comedy, hilarity, and a stage filled with dancing and life-sized dolls.
(posted 26Aug02)

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A ROYAL CHRISTMAS-SATURDAY DECEMBER 14
Dunkin Donuts Center
Providence RI
Time: 7pm
Tickets: ?? but sure to be pricey
Tickets on sale October 28
Visa and Mastercard accepted/group rates are available
Box Office: 401-331-6700
Ticketmaster: Call 401-331-2211
The most spectacular Christmas celebration ever featuring the glorious music, dance and stories of the holiday season. Principal and solo dancers from London's Royal Ballet, Winnipeg's Royal Ballet, Russia's Bolshoi Ballet, the Ukraine's Kyiv Ballet and Shumka (Whirlwind) Dancers will perform scenes from the Nutcracker with the Royal Philharmonic Concert Orchestra providing music. Julie Andrews and Christopher Plummer will MC and Charlotte Church will sing.
(posted 27Oct02)

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A KWANZAA SONG-16,17,19 & 20 DECEMBER 2002
Roberts Hall
Rhode Island College
600 Mt Pleasant Ave
Providence RI 02908-1991
Time: 10am
Tickets: ??
Reservations: 401-456-8144
The Providence Black Repertory Company present a new holiday tradition for the whole family - A Kwanzaa Song - an original work by Ricardo Pitts-Wiley featuring music and dance.
(posted 05Dec02)

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A KWANZAA SONG- 19 & 20 DECEMBER 2002
Roberts Hall
Rhode Island College
600 Mt Pleasant Ave
Providence RI 02908-1991
Time: 10am
Tickets: ??
Reservations: 401-456-8144
The Providence Black Repertory Company present a new holiday tradition for the whole family - A Kwanzaa Song - an original work by Ricardo Pitts-Wiley featuring music and dance.
(posted 05Dec02)

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A KWANZAA SONG-20,21,22,26,27,28 & 29 DECEMBER 2002
Roberts Hall
Rhode Island College
600 Mt Pleasant Ave
Providence RI 02908-1991
Time: 8pm
Tickets: ??
Reservations: 401-456-8144
The Providence Black Repertory Company presents a new holiday tradition for the whole family - A Kwanzaa Song - an original work by Ricardo Pitts-Wiley featuring music and dance.
(posted 05Dec02)