Artisans Market this Weekend!

Equinox is very excited for our upcoming In-Home Artisan's Market on Saturday, November 20th from 1-5pm! The Market will feature unique, hand-made gifts from some of our finest local (and not so local) artists and crafters, plus attendees will have a chance to listen to soothing acoustic music and enjoy seated massages (on a first come, first serve basis, additional fees will apply).

Artists will include:
Character Bags by Chrissy Moore
Love & Kindness Natural Soaps and Candles
Modern Day Cowgirl by Leianne Klein
Turtle Jewelry by Leslie Moore
AnneChristine Designs
Naha Fine Art Photography
Marney & Swa Designs
Little City Style
Talisman, Amulet, Mandala
Lou+Sara Custom Magnets

Seated Massages by Patricia Burns and A Time to Unwind Massage Therapy Studio

Details:
What: EDC's In-Home Artisan's Market
When: Saturday, November 20 (Market open from 1-5pm)
Where: 8311 Edgewood Church Rd., Frederick MD 21702: View Map (one of our own dancers has volunteered to host this event and has opened up her home to all attendees...brave!)

We hope you can join us!

EDC's First Annual In-Home Artisan's Market

Equinox Dance Company is pleased to host our first-ever Annual In-Home Artisan's Market on Saturday, November 20 from 1-5pm! We've gathered some of the Frederick-area's most talented artisans and crafters for a cozy and quaint one-stop shopping experience. Start your holiday shopping with unique hand-crafted items while helping to raise funds for our nonprofit arts organization. It doesn’t get any better!

Grab your girlfriends for a fun, quaint, and unique holiday shopping experience (or buy something for yourself…we'll never tell!). Featuring hand-made crafts from local artisans including jewelry, scarves, knit hats, totes, purses, photography, mixed media, candles, bath & body products,and more. Plus, seated massages, live acoustic music, free light hors d’oeuvres and drinks will also be available for all attendees. Partial proceeds from all sales will go to Equinox Dance Company.

Details:
What: EDC's In-Home Artisan's Market
When: Saturday, November 20 (Market open from 1-5pm)
Where: 8311 Edgewood Church Rd., Frederick MD 21702: View Map (one of our own dancers has volunteered to host this event and has opened up her home to all attendees...brave!)

Please join us on November 20 and bring your friends! Plus, stay tuned to this blog for more information on the Artisans/Crafters who will be featured at our event!

Lights, Camera, Action: EDC Studio Photo Shoot

Equinox was thrilled to welcome back Aaron Haslinger, our official EDC photographer on Sunday, October 31! New PR photos will be out soon, so be on the lookout in the local newspapers, social media outlets, and, of course, this blog! Check out a sneak peak at our studio photo shoot.

"Funds for Friends" benefiting Equinox Dance Company!!

Stop by the Frederick Greene Turtle on Tuesday, September 14th (from 11am until close) to help Equinox Dance Company raise money for their upcoming season. Enjoy great food and beverages while aiding Frederick's own adult modern dance company. 10% of Tuesday's proceeds for the entire day will be donated to Equinox Dance Company.

Events of the day include raffle drawings (with some great prizes), activities for the kids and entertainment!!

Please join us on Tuesday evening for these great musicians:
7:30-8:30pm Domination Station (drum n bass DJ)
9:00-10:00pm Neil Durr featuring Eric Means (acoustic guitar)

We hope that you can join us!!

Think You Can Dance? Company Auditions & Free Dance Classes

Equinox Dance Company (EDC) will hold auditions for new company members on Sunday, August 8 from 1:00 – 4:00 pm. at The Cultural Arts Center, located at 15 West Patrick St. in Frederick MD. Prior to the auditions, the company will host free modern dance classes at the same location on Saturday, August 7 for both children and adults. The children’s class, for ages 7 and up, will take place from 5-5:45pm and the adult class will take place from 6-7:30 pm. All classes will include modern dance technique, all levels welcome.

The free dance class if offered by EDC’s artistic director, Andrea Ligon. 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, site specific performances in Frederick and more.”

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

The company auditions held on Sunday will consist of modern and jazz combinations, as well as a brief tap combination for those interested. 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.

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.

EDC to host Auditions this August!!

Equinox will hold open auditions on Sunday, August 8th at the Cultural Arts Center in downtown Frederick, MD. EDC will also host a master class on Saturday, August 7th. Be sure to contact us this summer for more detailed information!

EDC to perform at the 17th Annual Frederick Festival of the Arts

The 17th annual Frederick Festival of the Arts will take place this weekend, June 5th and 6th, along Carroll Creek in downtown Frederick. The Equinox Dance Company will be performing free modern dance pieces from this year's repertory - "Jumping Off Point" on Sunday, June 6th at noon. EDC will also be teaching free dance classes throughout the duration of the weekend. These events will all be taking place along the Carroll Creek suspension bridge.

EDC will also have a table located under the Carroll Creek bridge on Saturday between 10am-4pm and Sunday between 11am-3pm. See below for an entire listing of free EDC dance events.

Come out this weekend and enjoy food, entertainment and of course, the ARTS!!!

Saturday, June 5th:
Free 30min interactive dance classes:
10am, 11am, Noon and 1pm.
Table: 10am-4pm

Sunday, June 6th:
Free Performance: Noon.
Free 30min dance class: 1pm.
Table: 11am-3pm


For more information about the Frederick Festival of the Arts please visit:
www.frederickarts.org
For directions:
http://www.frederickarts.org/location