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^^^t^vT-^n^ Regional Dance America/MidStates Festival May 17-21, 1995 • Fort Wayne, Indiana Sponsored in part by: Capezio/Ballet Makers, Inc., American Airlines and Covington Travel, Inc. mix, IP VETO AM021OX Regional Dance America was founded in 1988 to promote the artistic development of dance companies throughout the United States and to continue the important work of the National Association for Regional Ballet. Built on the legacy of visionaries Dorothy Alexander and Anatole Chujoy, the NARB contributed to the decentralization of dance as regional companies grew in stature and quality nationwide. Under the leadership of Doris Hering, and with the encouragement of Ben Sommers, its membership grew to five geographical areas and over two hundred companies including more than two dozen nationally recognized professional groups. As we enter a new decade, RDA is dedicated to fostering quality, promoting education and nurturing the talents of dancers and choreographers while exploring new horizons. 35 Performance Advisory Committee Maria Crandy Robert Barnett Edward Villella Choreography Alfred Terlizzi Dennis Nahat jane Cifford Muriel Topaz Saeko Ichinohe Mel Tomlinson CONFERENCE: July 21-Aug. 2,1995 David Howard Robert Lindgren Florence Warren at The University of Iowa in Iowa City, Iowa Lyle Cashion Jon Rodriguez Rochelle Zide-Booth Sally Bliss Ben Stevenson Maria Vegh 1 vJrl Dancers, Composers, Choreographers, Teachers. Artistic Directors rnvULl T Leslie Jane Pessemier, Director of Choreography; Rob Kaplan, Director of Music; Alumni Professional Companies: Frcncoise Martinet, Ballet; Mid States: Madco, Harbinger Dance Company, Minnesota Dance Armando Duarte, Modern Theatre, Indianapolis Ballet Theatre, Ft. Wayne Ballet. Northeast: Berkshire Ballet, Ballet Metropolitan, Boston Ballet, Dayton Contemporary Dance Co., Dayton Ballet, Philadanco, Princeton Ballet. Pacific: Sacramento Ballet and Ballet Pacifica. Southeast: Louisville Ballet, Atlanta Ballet, Charleston Ballet Theatre, Washington Ballet, Richmond Ballet, Ballet South, Dance Alive!, ^ AMERICA Southern Ballet Theater. ^t Sponsored by Southwest: Dallas Ballet, Ballet Austin, Delta Festival Ballet, Tulsa Ballet *\ Regional Dance America. Theater, Ballet Oklahoma. For more information, contact: Glenda Brown, Allegro Ballet of Houston, R.D.A. RDA National Board of Directors: 1570 S. Dairy Ashford, Suite 200 .Houston, TX 77077 (71 3) 496-4670 Phone or FAX President, Lila Zali; Vice President, Clenda Brown; Secretary, Barbara Crockett; Treasurer, Cassandra Crowley; Historian, Peggy Girouard, and Members at Large: Michael Tevlin, Alexandra Zaharias, Nancie Imler, Magdalena Maury, and Maryhelen Mayfield. Festival Highlights l^*Mi0*<%''Pl<>ve* \J Friday, May 19 7:30-9:00 A.M Continental Breakfast Mezzanine, Hilton Wednesday, May 17 9:00 A.M.- Ballet Classes 5:00 P.M. John Whistler Ballrooms A and B, Hilton Check-in at the Hilton Hotel Modern and Jazz Classes 4:30-6:00 P.M. MidStates Board of Directors meeting East and West Rehearsal Halls, PAC Presidential Suite, Hilton Rehearsals for Concert Performance, PAC 7:00 P.M. Director and Faculty Dinner Apprentice Classes, Academy at the home of Richard Baker 3:00 P.M. Round Table Discussion on Funding 1250 West Sherwood Terrace the Arts, chaired by Geoff Gephart, President of Arts United Thursday, May 18 Ian Rolland Gallery, PAC 7:30-9:00 A.M. Continental Breakfast 8:00 P.M. Concert Performance, PAC Mezzanine, Hilton 10:00 P.M. Dancers' Party, Ian Rolland Gallery 9:00 A.M.- Ballet Classes (approx.) Performing Arts Center 5:00 P.M. John Whistler Ballrooms A and B, Hilton VIP Reception (by invitation only) at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Modern and Jazz Classes Gutreuter, 2313 Forest Park Blvd. East and West Rehearsal Halls Performing Arts Center (PAC) Rehearsals for Emerging Choreographers Saturday, May 20 Showcase, Performing Arts Center 7:30-9:00 A.M. Continental Breakfast Apprentice Classes Mezzanine, Hilton Academy of the Fort Wayne Ballet 9:00 A.M.- Ballet Classes 5:00 P.M. fohn Whistler Ballrooms A and B, Hilton 1:00 P.M. Audition Classes ($10 entry fee) fohn Whistler Ballroom A, Hilton Modern and Jazz Classes 3:00 P.M. Round Table Discussion on Community East and West Rehearsal Halls, PAC Volunteerism, chaired by Madelane Elston Rehearsals for Gala Concert, PAC Ian Rolland Gallery, PAC Apprentice Classes, Academy 7:30 P.M. Opening Ceremony 6:00 P.M. VIP Cocktail Reception (invitation only) Emerging Choreographers Showcase Ian Rolland Gallery, PAC, cash bar Performing Arts Center 8:00 P.M. Gala Concert, Performing Arts Center 9:30-11:30 P.M. Opening Reception 11:00 P.M. Gala Banquet (admission by ticket) Foellinger/Freimann Botanical fohn Whistler Ballroom, Hilton, cash bar Conservatory (opposite Hilton) Cash bar Sunday, May 21 9:00 A.M. Evaluation of new companies NOON Performing Arts Center NOON Check-out 1:00 P.M. MidStates Board of Directors meeting Presidential Suite, Hilton i May 17, 1995 I Dear Festival Participants: On behalf of the citizens of Fort Wayne, I am pleased to welcome the Regional Dance America/MidStates Festival to our city. B Fort Wayne is pleased to be the home of more than 50 exciting arts organizations including the world class Fort Wayne Ballet. The Museum of Art hosts nationally and internationally known exhibitions; Cinema Center is an independent sponsor of films that might not otherwise be seen in Fort Wayne; and the Fort Wayne Philharmonic is celebrating its 50th anniversary season. Fort Wayne offers many other options for entertainment, shopping and dining out. I hope you will have an opportunity to take advantage of some of the many attractions while you are here. All the best to you this week as you exchange ideas, learn from master teachers, observe both new and seasoned choreographers, practice your art and compete for i scholarships. Fort Wayne looks forward to sharing your "Brilliant Moves" as you bring us performances by the best in the midwest this week. Sincerely, IftKVc Paul Helmke Mayor of Fort Wayne May 17, 1995 Dear Friends: On behalf of Arts United and the northeast Indiana arts community, it is my pleasure to welcome you to Fort Wayne and the Regional Dance America/ MidStates Festival. It is entirely appropriate for this year's festival to be held in Fort Wayne, a community known nation-wide for the variety and excellence of its cultural opportunities. Along with one of the premier regional ballet organizations in the nation, our city boasts over fifty other groups serving nearly every cultural taste and interest — from classical music to contemporary art, independent cinema to children's theatre — banded together under the Arts United umbrella. As you enjoy the artistry, collegiality, and competition of the next few days, I hope you will also enjoy the hospitality that I know will be extended to you by the citizens of Fort Wayne, and most especially, its arts community. We are delighted that you have chosen to grace us with your Brilliant Moves. Cordially. Geoff Gephart President, Arts United May 17, 1995 Hello and welcome to Brilliant Moves '95! The Fort Wayne Ballet is most pleased to welcome you, the participants, and you, our audiences, to Regional Dance America's MidStates Regional Ballet Festival, "Brilliant Moves '95-" As we take part in the festival activities this weekend, let us remember the words of the Southwest Region: "This is a time to renew old friendships and make new ones...to network and exchange ideas.. .to learn from and be inspired by master teachers.. .to experience dance as seen through the eyes of both new and seasoned choreographers... to share our love of dance with the community and enable them to experience outstanding performances by the companies of the MidStates Region.. .to witness once again the breathtaking beauty of dancers' bodies and souls as they move together to the rhythm of music in space." Unless one has been directly involved with hosting a festival, it is difficult to imagine how much behind-the-scenes planning is involved for about a period of 18 months. To the Fort Wayne Ballet staff, committee chairs, the office staff, and many, many volunteers, I thank you from the bottom of my heart. "Brilliant Moves '95" is happening because of you. So stand up, take a bow and enjoy the fruits of your labor! Most sincerely, fJ?Lo(^ FOUR Richard Baker Festival Chair DECADES DESERVE % A HAND ARTS UNITED 1955-1995 Give to the PRIMADONNATUTUS MAKERS OF PROFESSIONAL AND PRE-PROFESSIONAL TUTUS Arts United 1994-95 CATALOGUE AVAILABLE. PLEASE REQUEST ON APPROPRIATE LETTERHEAD. 2 PENN CENTER PLAZA • SUITE 200 • DEPT. D • PHILADELPHIA, PA 19102 Fund Drive TELEPHONE (215) 236-3707 Adjudicator Wove* Jill Eathorne Bahr ill Eathorne Bahr is no stranger to the midwest. She began her training in Michigan with Evelyn Kreason. Ms. Bahr has served as associate artistic director/resident choreographer for Charleston Ballet Theatre (S.C.) since 1987. Her awards include two Astral Awards for choreography, four Monticello Choreography Fellowships, and the prestigious William Habich Choreography Award. In 1990, Ms. Bahr won her second National Endowment for the Arts Choreography Fellowship, and in 1992, was one of four choreographers J across the country to participate in "The Celebration of Uncommon Women" with The Eugene Ballet in Oregon. Ms. Bahr has served as adjudicator for the Northeast, Southwest and MidStates regions of Regional Dance America. She has served on the summer school faculty of Boston Ballet, Dance Aspen and Joffrey II summer workshops. Her ballets are in the repertoire of Boston Ballet, North Carolina Dance Theatre, Indianapolis Ballet Theatre, Joffrey II Dancers, Atlanta Ballet II, Augusta Ballet, Ballet Omaha, Eugene Ballet and Nevada Dance Theatre. HASSLE-FREE P*R*L»N<I>I*N* G Our goal is to deliver your job on time exactly the uoay you want it LINCOLN PRINTING CORP. 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