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!

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…

Equinox Dance Company Presents “Regard/React” in Response to Sculpture at Artomatic

Equinox Dance Company is thrilled to perform, "Regard/React" on Wednesday, November 2nd at 6:30 followed by a master class at 7pm at Artomatic Frederick. Performance will take place in the sculpture garden on the fourth floor at Artomatic (located at 115 E. Church Street, Frederick, Maryland). The audience will follow the performers around the fourth floor, as EDC explores the use of space around, under and in front of the artwork. The master class at 7pm is for all ages and levels. Participants will work on creating their own movement that relates to the sculpture pieces. The event is free and open to the public.

During the show, audience members will get to move around as each dance takes place in a different location on the fourth floor. Equinox will use dance to explore the desire to feel a sculpture and use their bodies to express the lines and shapes they see. Sculptures that inspired the performance are by Luc Fiedler, Michael Judd, Michael Winger and Homer Yost. The show includes site-specific choreography from EDC Artistic Director Andie Ligon, and works by Sandra Atkinson and Kristie Genovese.

It is sure to be a wonderful, unique evening of art and dance combined! We hope to see you there!

Frederick's First Saturday Open Rehearsal & FREE Dance Classes

Our popular open rehearsal and free dance classes are back during downtown Frederick's First Saturday celebration on Saturday, October 1 from 5:30 - 8:30 pm at The Cultural Arts Center. We'll host a children's dance class from 6:00-6:30pm and an adult dance class from 7-8:30pm. Plus, don't miss open rehearsals, including a sneak preview of our spectacular 10-year anniversary season throughout the evening (Dance Works-In-Progress and Open Rehearsals at 5:30, 6:00 and 6:30!)

It is sure to be a fantastic evening for all, and the best thing is— it's all FREE!!

Plus, when you're done visiting EDC, be sure to walk the streets of downtown Frederick for various “Into the Night” First Saturday Festivities, including an evening of Halloween fun for the family. See more details here.

First Saturday Dance Classes & Open Rehearsals

Date: Saturday, October 1

Schedule:
5:30 - 6:00 pm: Tap Rehearsal and Dance Previews
6:00 - 6:30 pm: Children's Dance Class (FREE!)
6:30- 7:00 pm: Modern Dance Rehearsal and Dance Previews
7:00- 8:30 pm: Adult Dance Class (FREE!)

Price: FREE

Location: Cultural Arts Center (located at 15 West Church Street, Frederick, MD)

So You Think You Can Dance? Join Us for Company Auditions!

Equinox Dance Company (EDC) will hold auditions for new company members on Sunday, August 21 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 are 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. I have an exciting year planned for EDC including more free educational shows, site specific performances in Frederick and travel.”

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 Frederick Arts Council and 24/7 Dance Studio. 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 Frederick Festival of the Arts, Frederick’s First Saturdays and local out door sites in Frederick.

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.

Frederick's First Saturday FREE Dance Classes

On Saturday, February 5, Equinox Dance Company hosted an open rehearsal and free adult dance class during Frederick's "Fire & Ice" First Saturday Celebrations. Despite the cold, damp weather, many passer-bys stopped in at the Cultural Arts Center's Black Box Theater to watch EDC learn and rehearse a lively tap number as well as participate and/or watch our adult modern class, led by Artistic Director, Andrea Ligon. Thanks to all who stopped by and we hope to see you at our Children's Performance, The Sandman and the Sand Witch on Saturday, February 26!

February 5: Free Dance Classes & Open Rehearsal

Our popular open rehearsal and free dance classes are back during downtown Frederick's First Saturday celebration on Saturday, February 5 from 5:00 - 8:30 pm at The Cultural Arts Center. We'll host a children's dance class from 5:15-5:45pm and an adult dance class from 7-8:30pm. Plus, don't miss open rehearsals, including a sneak preview of our spectacular upcoming Children's performance, The Sandman and the Sand Witch from 6-6:45pm!

It is sure to be a fantastic evening for all, and the best thing is— it's all FREE!!

Plus, when you're done visiting EDC, be sure to walk the streets of downtown Frederick for various "Fire In Ice", February' First Saturday, events including sparkling ice sculptures, live ice carving demonstrations, an interactive ice playground, marshmallow roasting stations and more! See more details here.

We'll see ya in February!

First Saturday Dance Classes & Open Rehearsals
Date: Saturday, February 5
Times: 5:00 - 8:30 pm
Price: FREE
Location: Cultural Arts Center

PS-We apologize for the delay in posts, it was a busy past few months for EDC!