EDC Performs In Washington, DC

Equinox will perform as guest dancers at Jane Franklin Dance’s "Three Degrees of JFD" on Saturday, March 23 at 8:00pm.  

"Three degrees of JFD", an annual dance sampler at Woolly Mammoth Theatre in Washington, DC, offers a “Whitman’s Sampler” of choreography by Jane Franklin and current and former company members. It will feature dance partnered with the video of Double Take, Wayles Haynes reference to that 50′s Front in an articulate solo, and Fire & Ice with changing landscapes. Equinox will perform “Drinkable”, a new work by guest choreographer Sandra Atkinson with live music by Blackberry Blonde. 


A limited number of tickets are available half price on Goldstar: Buy Goldstar Tickets. Tickets purchased in advance through Jane Franklin's web site are $20. Tickets may also be available at the door for $25, on a first-come, first-served basis.


The theater is located at: Woolly Mammoth Theatre, Melton Rehearsal Hall, 641 D Street NW, Washington DC. We hope to see you there!!

EDC Presents: A Drop at a Time, Free Dance Concert

On Friday, January 25, audience members will connect with each unique piece in EDC's (free!) mid-winter dance concert, "A Drop at a Time."  The modern dance performance includes works from 7 different choreographers who examine the details of everyday life.  Dancers delve into rain covered streets in "An Almost Perfect Day," take a closer look at daily rituals in "Constant Routine," explore limits in "New Day" and worship water in the debut of Sandra Atkinson's exciting new work "Drinkable."  This hour-long performance includes choreography by resident choreographers: Andie de Vaulx and Amanda Migliaccio, and guest choreographers: Sandra Atkinson, Kristie Genovese, LeAnn McFadden, Gaye Meyer and Mary Tawa.

The performance will begin at 7:30pm at the The Kepler Theater at Hagerstown Community College. Tickets are free and available at the door. We hope to see you there!

Equinox Dance Company presents "Pure Exploration"

Equinox Dance Company puts a new spin on their Annual Children’s Performance with a presentation of Pure Exploration on Sunday December 9, 2012 at The Delaplaine Arts Center, 40 South Carroll Street. Shows are at 1pm and 3pm and tickets are $7 for Adults and $5 for Children under 12, available at the door, the day of the performance.

Children are swept away as dancers delve into rain-covered streets. They play along as dancers embody musical instruments and even get a turn to become insects as dancers imitate entomologists. This hour-long event includes the modern, jazz and tap dance performance with audience participation and a dance workshop for all of the children who attend. Performers from EDC’s Youth Dance Project will debut their modern dance and improvisation techniques and guest artists include Elite Feet Dance Studio. Audience members will dance along from their seats and each performance includes an interactive workshop where children go "exploring" to create their own dance movements.

 Pure Exploration is directed by Andrea Ligon. The show includes choreography from guests Sandra Atkinson, Gaye Meyer, and Mary Tawa, as well as Equinox’s resident choreographers.

Dance With Us! Equinox Dance Company Auditions Announced

Equinox Dance Company will hold auditions for new company members on Sunday, August 26 from 10:00 am – 12:00 pm. at 24/7 Dance Studio, 482-A Prospect Blvd., Frederick MD.  The audition will consist of a 45-minute contemporary/modern dance technique class, followed by a series of phrases from past repertoire.  EDC recommends, but does not require, dancers come prepared with a short movement piece to show style and choreographic skills—please provide your own music.  All auditionees must be 18 years or older.

The auditions will be run by EDC artistic director, Andrea Ligon, and company members.  Ligon is a DC based professional dancer and choreographer. “I look forward to meeting dancers from the community.  We have an exciting year planned for EDC, including more free educational shows, a children's dance workshop, and site specific performances in the Frederick area and beyond. We have a wonderful line-up of guest choreographers as well as returning resident company choreographers—it is sure to be a great year!”

Auditionees should come prepared to dance, wearing proper shoes and attire, including loose, comfortable clothing that is easy to move in. No shoes are required. It is suggested that participating dancers arrive approximately 15 minutes early.

Equinox is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization that functions solely by the support of the community, including the Maryland State Arts Council and Frederick Arts Council. Equinox Dance Company presents an annual Spring Performance at the Cultural Arts Center, as well as a Children’s Benefit Show in the winter.  EDC also performs at various community events such as Artomatic, Frederick’s First Saturdays and local out door sites in the surrounding regions. 

For more information visit www.equinoxdance.org, or contact Artistic Director Andrea Ligon via email at info@equinoxdance.org or by calling 240-401-7484.

Delaplaine and Fancy Gala

First and foremost, thank you to all those who came out this past weekend to support our 10-year anniversary Spring Performance! A few photos of our performance are posted on facebook, and more to come here in the next week or two!

Second, if you missed our Spring Performance (or just want to see more great dancing) AND want a chance to support the local Frederick Arts community, please attend the Delaplaine and Fancy Gala this Saturday, April 28 from 6:30-11:00 pm at The Delaplaine Visual Arts Center!

The DelaPLAINe & Fancy Gala is a great way to support the arts. The event features fabulous food, awesome entertainment, and an open bar all evening. Continuous musical performances from award-winning bluegrass to heart-thumping dance numbers will keep you entertained throughout the evening. And, of course, some guest performances by members of Equinox will be there too! This year’s silent auction features stunning works of art by Beth Carey, Colleen Clapp, Ed Ramsburg, Gary Schlappal, and Robert Sibbison. All proceeds support programming at the Delaplaine.

Both plain or fancy attire encouraged! Tickets are available via The Delaplaine. We hope to see you there!

Featured on Frederick.com!

That's right...we're famous! We are currently featured on Frederick.com and FrederickNews.com! Check out the promo video for our 10-year Anniversary Performance this weekend! Special thanks to Craig Shipp for the video and photos!



Looking for something fun, cultural and artsy to do this weekend? Join us Friday, April 20 or Saturday, April 21 for our 8pm evening shows or on Saturday, April 21 for our 2pm Matinee show! We are offering special discounted pricing for our matinee performance, so bring the whole family! Tickets and more information are available online!

We hope to see you there!

It's Our Birthday! Celebrating 10 Years of Dance!

To celebrate our 10-year anniversary, we're excited to present our annual spring concert, "Equinox X" on Friday, April 20 and Saturday, April 21 at the Cultural Arts Center in downtown Frederick. Performance times are at 8 pm with a 2 pm matinee on Saturday (doors open 30 minutes prior to each show). Evening tickets are $15 and matinee tickets are $10 for adults, and $5 for children under 12. All tickets are general admission. Tickets can be purchased online at www.equinoxdance.org.

The spring show will include favorite pieces from past seasons, showcasing past and present choreographers. Dances include choreography from EDC resident choreographers Pat Burns, Kimberly Dow, Madeline Benda and Andie Ligon as well as guest choreography from Sandra Atkinson, Kristie Genovese, Mary Tawa, LeAnne McFadden, Gina Korrell and Kara Sicilia. Equinox X will also bring together past and present company members as well as community members in a special dance called Passages, choreographed by Eileen Schwartz.

We are so excited to be celebrating our 10-year anniversary and hope you'll be able to join us April 20 & 21!