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The Source Dance Company Performs April 28th, 2012

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The dynamic SOURCE Dance Company returns to Sechelt Saturday April 28!

The Sunshine Coast Dance Society is pleased to present, for the fourth year in a row, the high energy and urban beat of the Vancouver based dance company, The Source. This year’s production at the Raven’s Cry Theatre is called “Reporting Live” and it will include excerpts from the company’s upcoming full-length production “News Worthy” premiering in Vancouver this June/July.

As in the previous three years, the April 28th show is sure to be a big hit as audiences will be treated to an eclectic blend of contemporary, hip hop, jazz and lyrical dance pieces all jam-packed into one exciting event.

“Reporting Live” will be staged like a real newscast, complete with a news anchor and reports from worldwide current events integrated with original dance numbers. Featuring over thirty up and coming professional dancers, the show choreographers are also some of North America’s top talent including LA’s Chris Dupre (America’s Got Talent supervising choreographer) and Alex and Joanne Pesusich (So You Think You Can Dance tour choreographers).

Featured in the show will be several of our own accomplished coast dancers including Emilie Bland, a graduate from the Coast Academy pre-professional dance program and special guest dancers Greer Whillans and Source alumni, Sammie Broomhall, who now dances professionally throughout Canada. This is a high caliber dance event for the Sunshine Coast and sure to please audiences young and old!

Tickets are available at Laedeli in the Sunnycrest Mall, Gibsons, Pretty Natty Duds and the Seaside Centre in Sechelt and at the Roberts Creek Health Food Store. There will be TWO shows at 2PM and 7PM: tickets are $12 students and $18 adults.

Dates and Times: Saturday April 28th, 2:00 pm and 7:00 pm

Location: Raven’s Cry Theatre, Sechelt

Cost: $12 for students, $18 for adults

More Information: For more information or to reserve tickets by phone, please contact: Kim Fitchett at 604 741 7793.

The Nutcracker Ballet Planning Meeting

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It is confirmed that an annual full production of the perennial Christmas favourite The Nutcracker will be produced here on the Sunshine Coast this coming Christmas.

Special free standing sets and scenic elements have been designed to local theatre specifications. The two act production (3 scenes) will feature local artists as well as a roster of guest artists from off the coast.

Negotiations are taking place with the costume department of the Boston Ballet to supply the multitude of specialized costumes required by this annual favourite.

A meeting will be held at the Heritage Playhouse on Sunday February 12th from 10:00 – 12:00. This meeting is open to all interested parties that would like to hear and learn more about this exciting production.

This will be an annual community event that will hopefully attract supporters and volunteers to ensure a smooth running production. Those with experience or backgrounds in scenic production, props, costumes and special effects are encouraged to attend as is anyone who would have an interest in any of the departments.

The Production will be staged and directed by David Holmes and his wife Kathleen Holmes. The Holmes have a long and extensive background internationally in the producing and staging of this classic and other full production ballets.

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David and Kathleen Holmes
(604) 740-9951

“Night Moves” Dance Performance

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Dates and Times: Saturday November 26, with 2 PM and at 7PM performances
Location: Chatelech Theatre in Sechelt
Cost: $20 ($15 for students and seniors)
Ticket Locations: Gaia Fair Trade (Lower Gibsons), Laedeli (Sunnycrest Mall), Melomania in Roberts Creek and Natty Duds in Sechelt

Join us for a special celebration of Coast dance featuring a spectacular array of choreographers, dancers and musicians performing all new work inspired by the sounds of jazz: from lyrical to modern, tap to hip hop! There is limited seating, so purchase your tickets early.

There will be a silent auction with proceeds to help support annual dance student scholarships and workshops. There will also be a (de-alcoholized) champagne reception on Saturday from 6 to 7 pm.

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8th Annual SCDS Dance Residency Performance: Flow

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Exploring the themes of art, science and nature, The Sunshine Coast Dance Society will be presenting FLOW, an intimate collection of original contemporary dance works at the Gibsons Heritage Playhouse Saturday evening September 17, and Sunday at 2PM, September 18.

This year’s Dance Society Artist in Residence, Gail Lotenberg from Link Dance Foundation in Vancouver, will be performing “Testing Perception” fresh from its premier performance on Gabriola island. Testing Perception is a new work culminating years of research on the similarities and differences between how artists and scientists experiment. Acclaimed Link dancers, Darcy McMurray and Kirsten Wiren will accompany Gail through this explorative piece featuring confident and emotionally vibrant choreography.

Guest artist Sylvain Brochu will also be performing a new piece, choreographed by Lotenberg. This work currently titled “Earth”, will feature the “triple threat” genius of Brochu’s ability to sing, act and dance. It is a romp and a reflective journey in a single package. Local musician Nir Blu composed the uplifting and heartfelt musical score.

Laura Hicks, Anne Cooper and Caroline Farquhar Perform

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Laura was the 2009 Artist in Residency for the SCDS 6th Annual Dance Residency. She is returning to our community to put the finishing touches on a new work Nosh and Stammer that she will be debuting at this summer’s Dancing on the Edge Festival in Vancouver. Join us at the Hertigage Playhouse Theatre in Gibsons for an informal viewing by donation, followed by a “talk back” session with the artists.

The Source Dance Company Returns April 16th, 2011

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Get your tickets now! Last year’s show at the Raven’s Cry was a sold-out success. This dynamic touring dance group from Vancouver is made up of 24 talented professional young male and female dancers. They will amaze and entertain with their repertoire of Jazz, Tap, Hip Hop, Lyrical, Contemporary and Street Jazz numbers. There is something for everyone to enjoy. So, mark your calendars!

Artistic Director and founder of The Source Dance Company, Joanne Pesusich, has had eleven successful seasons with the company, and she says this year’s program and company is one of the best to date. The company brings in professional choreographers from across Canada and US to set pieces for the show. This year the theme is based on memories, as someone’s life flashes before their eyes. Visit The Source Dance Company’s web site for more information.

Performances: April 16th, 2011 at 2pm and 8pm
Venue: Raven’s Cry Theatre, Sechelt
Evening Prices: $15 adults / $10 students
Matinee Prices: $12 adults / $8 students
Ticket Locations: Pretty Natty Duds, Sechelt
Presented by: The Sunshine Coast Dance Society and the Source Dance Company