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!

EDC Performs in DC's Dance Sampler

This past weekend Equinox Dance Company took a trip to our nation's capital to perform in Jane Franklin Dance's Dance Sampler at the Woolley Mammoth Theatre. Dance Sampler celebrated the Washington, D.C., dance community with a showcase of works by six choreographers/companies.

EDC performed Constant Routine choreographed by Sandra Atkinson. The 2-part dance explored quick, mechanically repeated routine movement paired with a more fluid movement that expressed a sense of slowing down to enjoy life a bit more. Other performances included:  the nationally known Claire Porter with a comedic movement monologue called Happen Chance; James Madison University faculty member Shane O'Hara's Skating on Thin Ice about Occupy Wall Street; Jane Franklin's newest media/dance project; Baltimore choreographer Alice Howes' investigation of gesture; and a work originally set in Knoxville by Wayles Haynes.

We were thrilled to be included in Dance Sampler and enjoyed the lovely  Spring day in Washington, DC! Be sure to join us at our 10-year anniversary Annual Spring Performance on April 20 & 21 to see us perform Constant Routine as well as many of our other favorite dances!

The Company grabs a quick lunch and enjoys the Spring weather!

Waiting for the Metro…

Inspired: Art Goes Around, Art Comes Around Annual Children's Performance

Equinox Dance Company puts a new spin on our Annual Children’s Performance with the presentation of Inspired: Art Goes Around, Art Comes Around on Saturday February 25, 2012 at The Cultural Arts Center in Frederick (located at 15 W. Patrick St, Frederick, MD 21701). Shows are at 1pm and 4pm and tickets are $10 for Adults and $5 for Children under 12, available at www.equinoxdance.org or the day of the performance.

This year's performance will include a series of dances inspired by visual art, music, movies and the art of daily life. EDC dancers will dance amongst the sculptures of local artists. Other dances will use multimedia, video and photos. Performers from EDC’s Youth Dance Project will debut their modern dance and improvisation techniques with a special guest performance. Additional guest artists include Oakdale Elementary’s Dance Club. Audience members will dance along from their seats and each performance will be followed by an interactive workshop where children can create their own art and dance movements.

Inspired: Art Goes Around, Art Comes Around is directed by Andrea Ligon. The show includes choreography from guests Leanne McFadden, Sandra Atkinson, Kara Sicillia and Kristie Genovese, as well as Equinox’s resident choreographers, Pat Burns and Kimberly Dow.  

We hope to see you there!

EDC Learns to Fly!

Equinox Dance Company members took an aerial dance class with local company, Updraft, Inc. this past December. We'd like to thank Therese and Lizard for their help, expert and endless patience as our dancers learned how to "dance" in the air. What an amazing experience!

Since 2003, Updraft has paired conscious art-making with a commitment to a joyful process and aesthetic. Updraft creates and presents professional aerial dance theater reflecting vital themes in the lives of individuals and communities. Additionally, Updraft works in conjunction with communities and community organizations to create informational materials regarding critical social and environmental justice issues.

And the best thing is that Updraft now offers classes in the Frederick region! For more information, a schedule of classes and/or events, please visit www.updraft.org.

*Photography by Dan Scenna Fine Art Photography

2nd Annual In-Home Artisan's Market

It's that time of year again! EDC will hold our second Annual In-Home Artisan's Market on Saturday, November 12 from 1-4pm at 6391 Devonshire Lane, Frederick, MD 21703. Start your holiday shopping with unique hand-crafted items while helping to raise funds for a nonprofit arts organization—it doesn't get any better!

Grab your friends 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, photography, mixed media, bath & body products, and more. Plus, live acoustic music, light hors d’oeuvres and drinks will also be available for all attendees. Please plan to join us and invite your friends!