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JAN. 25-31, 2018 FACEBOOK.COM/WHATZUPFTWAYNE // WWW.WHATZUP.COM ----------------------Feature • Fort Wayne Dance Collective --------------------- Constructive Movements By Michele DeVinney “Diavolo allows their dancers to cho- the cusp of its 40th anniversary celebration reograph and collaborate which is a great speaks to how Dance Collective wants local Gearing up to celebrate their 40th anni- opportunity,” she says. “Working with the audiences and artists to perceive both their versary next season, Fort Wayne Dance Col- props and using architecture to express our- past and their future. Kolkman felt Diavolo’s lective is warming up local audiences with selves puts restraints and obstacles in our unique approach to dance and performance their 39th guest artists, Diavolo, who take the path which challenges you to do something perfectly reflected what she wants to say stage at Arts United on February 3. The visit different. If you have a blank canvas in front about their plans for the future. of Diavolo from their home in Los Angeles of you, it’s easier to fall into the same hab- “We were thinking, ‘Who is exciting is part of a two-day stop enough to showcase which includes a series where we’re going and Saturday, Jan. 27 • 8pm • $15-$30 of workshops on Friday, where we’ve been?’ We February 2 and culmi- were looking at Diavolo nates in a unique perfor- and their unique style DAVY KNOWLES mance the following eve- and choreography. Every ning. Those who caught move demonstrates ele- Friday, Feb. 2 • 8pm • $15-$30 Diavolo on America’s ments of danger, excite- Got Talent already have ment and risk. We have some idea what to expect. always taken risks and IU’S ANOTHER ROUND But even the folks at Fort are cutting edge because Wayne Dance Collective we want to inspire others Saturday, Feb. 3 • 8pm • $15-$30 didn’t realize the national to take risks with their exposure their upcoming art.” guest artist was gaining. In addition to the per- TINSLEY ELLIS “It was a big surprise formance, there will be to us at the Dance Col- three workshops for those Thursday, Feb. 8 • 8pm • $15-$30 lective when that episode who want to learn more of America’s Got Tal- about and from Diavolo. ent aired,” says Mandie The master class, for KALIMBA - Kolkman, artistic direc- those with some dance THE SPIRIT OF EARTH, WIND AND FIRE tor at FWDC. “We had experience, features the already seen what they company’s dedication were doing and had made to “architecture in mo- plans to bring them in as tion,” demonstrating the our guest artist. But one DIAVOLO process of weight shar- night I was at home and FORT WAYNE DANCE COLLECTIVE ing and inversions into got a call: ‘I think you were looking at Dia- choreography and dance. The company volo and thinking about booking them?’ 7:30 p.m. Saturday, February 3 suggests participants wear kneepads for the “I said ‘I already have, why do you ask?’ Arts United Center class. and she said ‘They’re on America’s Got Tal- 303 E . Main St. , Fort Wayne There will also be an artist workshop ent right now!’ It was a great surprise for us which tackles the larger issues of art and and nice that the audience will already have $20-$30 thru box office, spectators, exploring the use of props and that knowledge of them.” 260-422-4226 or fwdc.org environment in creating an arts experience. Diavolo’s unique approach to dance Finally, there will be a free workshop for – “Architecture in Motion” – will provide its and do the things that you naturally fall veterans, something Diavolo has been doing something new and dynamic for Fort Wayne into. in its home of Los Angeles. The workshop audiences. The company will be stopping in “Our director Jacques [Heim] doesn’t let provides techniques for veterans, particularly Saturday, Feb. 10 • 8pm • $15-$30 Fort Wayne on its way to other performances you fall into those weaknesses,” she contin- those suffering with PTSD, to use dance and in places like Red Bank, New Jersey and the ues. “He will point out what your weakness- movement as a means of dealing with those Kennedy Center in New York. That trip will es are and wants you to be the best dancer, issues. The workshop provides techniques SWEETWATER ALL-STARS be something of a homecoming for dancer creator, performer that you can be. It can be that can be used at home after the workshop and choreographer Jessie Ryan who has a little jarring when you first work with him is over. For information about those work- Saturday, Feb. 17 • 8pm • $15-$30 been with Diavolo for five years but is a na- because he has a very strong personality.” shops and to register, call Fort Wayne Dance tive of Denville, New Jersey. Her home, just The physical labor is as intense as the Collective. 45 minutes from New York City, allowed her mental aspects are. Ryan admits that work- All of this should whet the appetite of PINK DROYD to study ballet from an early age. ing with wooden structures and metal Dance Collective enthusiasts who are sure to Friday, Feb. 23 • 8pm • $15-$30 “When I was a teenager, I was taking the benches take a toll and is hard on the body, revel in the plans already taking shape for bus back and forth to New York,” says Ryan. leaving bruises as a natural part of the work. next season’s anniversary celebration. One “I was a Broadway baby like all New Jer- Their days are long, and when they prepared event to especially anticipate is the annual sey people and wanted to do that. But when for their appearance on America’s Got Tal- fundraiser Art Moves which will provide a ANTHONY GOMES I started studying at Adelphi University – ent, they were stretched to their limits many chance to look both back and ahead. GO TO OUR WEBSITE which is in Long Island, so still close to New days. “Even more than a fundraiser this year, York – I started to study modern dance and “We have many days that we’re working Art Moves will be a celebration of the his- FOR TICKET INFO & MORE would take the train into New York to pursue 12 hours a day, seven days a week. When tory of our organization,” says Kolkman. ALL SHOWS ALL AGES that.” we were doing America’s Got Talent, we had “We’ll look back at the dances created by Her studies eventually took her to Cali- 28 straight days of working 10-hour days be- our founding members and our newer mem- fornia, and it was there that she heard of au- cause we had deadlines to hit. It’s hard, and bers. We want to showcase all aspects of our ditions with Diavolo. The company offers a your body breaks down, but we also learned organization and provide a time line that unique opportunity for dancers to express how strong we were. And we got a month off shows where we’ve been and where we’re themselves creatively and also challenge for the holidays, which was very nice.” going and how we are serving over 46,000 themselves physically. Choosing Diavolo as guest artist on people every year in our community.” 2 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------- www.whatzup.com ------------------------------------------------------------ January 25, 2018 whatzup Volume 22, Number 23 s Nick Braun points out in his Out & About column this week, 2018 is looking to be a big, big year in and around The Fort, and this week’s issue of your favorite arts & entertainment weekly is proof positive that Mr. Braun is onto something.A After all, it’s not often that two-thirds of the Three Amigos stop by to put on a show, but that’s exactly what’s happening May 18 at the Embassy (see page 5). And we’re expecting Foellinger Theatre’s Summer Concert Series show announce- ments any week now (as well as an on sale date for the series’ premiere show, Kiss’ Gene Simmons). We should also be getting some Clyde Theatre news soon, so we’re anticipating a very busy spring and summer. Should be exciting. 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Whatever you choose to do, have fun, and please remember to tell ’em that whatzup sent you. inside the issue • features ROAD NOTEZ .................................. 13 ON BOOKS ...................................... 16 FORT WAYNE DANCE COLLECTIVE..........2 Bunk Constructive Movements SCREENTIME ................................. 16 TINSLEY ELLIS ............................................4 The Rock on Top As The Post Flops Dealing a ‘Winning Hand’ CURTAIN CALL ...............................