Showing posts with label youth. Show all posts
Showing posts with label youth. Show all posts

Monday, November 19, 2012

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.

Friday, April 20, 2012

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!

Friday, February 10, 2012

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!

Wednesday, September 28, 2011

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)

Thursday, February 17, 2011

EDC presents "The Sandman and the Sand Witch"


Equinox Dance Company will put a new spin on our Annual Children’s Performance with the presentation of The Sandman and the Sand Witch on Saturday February 26. We will present 2 shows, at 1pm and 4pm, at The Cultural Arts Center of Frederick. Get your tickets now online or purchase the day of the performance (limited quantities available).

This wonderful children's story, by Maryland author Ellen Cook Nibali, is illustrated through dance. Prancing sandpipers, tap dancing clams and, of course, the Great Blue Crab join the Sandman and the Sand Witch in their nighttime adventure.

The story begins when a child leaves the beach for the night and asks, “what about our sand castle? What will happen to it?” Enter the Sandman and his entourage equipped with sand shovels and buckets ready to sprinkle extra sand on any child who won’t go to sleep. But the night doesn’t go smoothly when the Sand Witch and her little sister stake their claim to the sandcastle. Sand fiddler crabs, jellyfish and other creatures choose sides in a dance battle. Finally, the Great Blue Crab leads a castle ball that ends with a fox-trot and a twist.

“The Sandman and the Sand Witch” is directed by Andrea Ligon. The show includes choreography from local artists with special guest performances by EDC’s Youth Dance Project, the YMCA Youth Ballet, and Oakdale Elementary. The performance will leave you humming along to some of your favorite songs from the 60s and fun, energetic dance numbers in colorful costumes will thrill audiences of all ages.

You won't want to miss it — a fun family friendly performance! Buy Your tickets today!

Details At A Glance:
The Sandman and the Sand Witch
Annual Children's Performance
Saturday, February 26
Performances at 1 & 4pm
Cultural Arts Center
Tickets: $5 Children (under 12); $10 Adults

Sunday, January 23, 2011

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!

Thursday, July 29, 2010

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.

Sunday, February 28, 2010

Free Youth Dance Outreach Project

Equinox is proud to announce our first ever Free Youth Dance Outreach Project!

Six weeks of classes in modern dance technique and dance improvisation culminating in a performance with the company in our big spring show. Artistic director, Andie Ligon, will use movement created by the students to create a fun performance piece. Students will have the chance to meet the company dancers, dance with them and participate in a professional show. The cost is free but students need to attend all of the classes and the show! Classes will be held in the gallery studio space at the Cultural Arts Center.*

Class dates: March 7th through April 18th on Sundays from 3-4pm (off on Easter, the weekend of 3/27 will rehearse on Saturday instead of Sunday)

Performance Date: Saturday April 24th at 2pm (students need to arrive at 12:30 in order to run the piece onstage before the performance).

*The Cultural Arts Center is located at 15 West Patrick Street, Frederick, MD 21701.

Please call or email Andie for more information: 240-401-7484. info@equinoxdance.org