Special Classes/Workshops Parties & Dances Celebrate Dance Month! March 28: INTERCAMBIO—Family World Dance with Logo Ligi April 3: DENVER ENGLISH COUNTRY DANCE Friday, 8 - 11pm, April 2015 Calendar of Events Saturday, 11 am – 12:30 pm, East Boulder Community Center, 5660 Sioux Berkeley Community Church, 3701 West 50th Ave., Denver (near Regis). Dr., Boulder. Intercambio, a local non-profit whose mission is to build These exciting and flirtatious dances are the ones you see in the Jane understanding, respect and friendship across cultures through educa- Austen movies. Open to all – no partner or previous experience needed. tion and intercultural opportunities, has partnered with Logo Ligi, a West No lesson, but figures are taught as needed with easier dances at the African Drum & Dance Performance Group for these fun, family dance beginning leading up to more elegant and graceful dances by the end of classes. More info: intercambioweb.org. evening. $10 Adults, $6 teens/children, $25 Family Rate. 303-321-2262, [email protected], denverenglishdance.com/. March 30: BRIAH Danse MASTER CLASSES Monday, Contemporary Class with Vincent Hardy, 1-3 pm and Graham Class with Jennifer DePalo- April 8, 22 & 29: WEDNESDAY WALTZ ETCETERA with DJ Frank Peterson, 3-5 pm, Dairy Center for the Arts Performance Space, 2590 Vernon Two dance lessons 7 pm, dancing 8 - 10 pm, Avalon Ballroom, Walnut St., Boulder 80302. Intermediate+ dancers welcome. $20/class. 6185 Arapahoe Ave., Boulder 80303. Everyone welcome! $7/person. 949-254-0020, http://bit.ly/1M1YgeV. boulderdancecoalition.org. April 1: MODERN DANCE CLASS with Mary Wohl Haan/HAAN April 12: BALLROOM DANCING to Susan Rogers and her Exuber- Dances—All Levels Wednesday, 5:45-7 pm, Community Dance Collec- ant Quartet Sunday, Lesson 1 pm, Dancing 2 -5 pm, Avalon Ballroom, tive, 2020B 21st St., Boulder 80302. Info: 303-494-6396, wohaan@cybox. 6185 Arapahoe Ave., Boulder 80303. $15/person, $10/students. boulder- com, HaanDances.com. FREE! dancecoalition.org.

April 10-12: AIRCAT AERIAL ARTS—Tricks, Flips & Drops on Ham- April 17: RETRODANCE 8 - 11pm, Berkeley Community Church, 3701 mocks Workshop Friday-Sunday, Boulder Circus Center, 4747 N. 26th West 50th Ave., Denver (near Regis). Like your grandparents’ barn dance St., 80301. Info: aircat.net/Aerial/Workshops.html. Rosangela Silvestre without the barn — old-time squares & reels, maybe a polka or a contra as well - totally retro! $9, retrodance.org/. April 11: CONTACT IMPROVISATION—Harnessing Momentum with Alicia Grayson Saturday, 9:30 am - 12:30 pm, Boulder Circus Cen- April 20-23 ROSANGELA SILVESTRE—Orixa Movement & Silves- April 18: SWING DANCE PARTY with After Midnight Jazz Sex- ter, 4747 N. 26th St., Boulder 80301. Explore how using momentum tre Workshops various times, Monday, Bella Diva Dance Studio, 4309 E. tet Saturday, Swing lesson 7 pm, dancing 8 - 11 pm, Avalon Ballroom, supports surprise, releases us from planning and opens us to the won- Mississippi Ave., Glendale, CO 80246; Tuesday, Canto Do Galo Capoeira, 6185 Arapahoe Ave., Boulder 80303. $15/person, $10/students. boulder- der of spontaneity in the dance, collaborating with the forces of grav- 910 Santa Fe Dr, Studio 1, Denver 80204; Wednesday, A Place to B Stu- dancecoalition.org. ity so our dancing is free and graceful. Registration: 303- 653-3969, dio, 1750 30th St #64, Boulder 80301; Thursday, location TBD. For de- [email protected]. Info: tumblebones.com. tails, contact [email protected] or check SambaColorado.com. April 16 & 17: COLORADO SPRINGS DANCE THEATRE—Scholar- April 24, 25, and 26: BOULDER INTERNATIONAL FOLK DANC- ship & Master Clases with PERIDANCE Thursday, Jazz, 4:30 pm and ERS (BIFD)—Annual Ahmet Lüleci Turkish Folk Dances Workshop Friday, Cont. Ballet, 4:40 pm, Russell Middle School Gym, 3825 Monte- Friday –Sunday, Sodal Hall at the Avalon, 6185 Arapahoe Rd., Boulder bello Dr. W, Colorado Springs 80918. Each year, CSDT hosts the Young 80303. All levels welcome. Á la carte pricing for each session & Saturday Dancers Scholarship Competition for Jazz and the Esther Geoffrey Schol- night dance party. More info: visit boulderifd.org/. arship Competition for Ballet. All ages welcome! Scholarships available Celebrate to ages 11-18. Reserve space in advance: $25/class or $45 combined. April 25: FIT FEET—Fitness for your Feet! Saturday, 10-11:30 am, http://bit.ly/1vUuvKL. Diamond Fitness, 361 2nd Ave., Ste. 202, Niwot. Keep your feet strong, supple and nimble so you can fully enjoy all the dance activities you love April 17 - 19: AIRCAT AERIAL ARTS—Aerial Yoga Teacher Train- to do. Info & register: 303-449-3111, Diamondfitness.biz. ing Level 1, Friday-Sunday, Boulder Circus Center, 4747 N. 26th St., 80301. Come and join us in the fastest growing movement discipline in April 25: INTERCAMBIO—Family World Dance with Logo Ligi Sat- the world! We offer a 3 day Level 2 Aerial Yoga Teacher Training and 4 urday, 11 am – 12:30 pm, Civic Area, Downtown Boulder, near Boulder DANCE! day Level 2, and have trained over 300 people from around the world! Museum of Contemporary Art, 175013th St., Boulder (with BMoCA’s Dia aircat.net/Aerial/Aerial_Yoga.html. Del Nino). Intercambio, a local non-profit whose mission is to build un- derstanding, respect and friendship across cultures through education April 18: MEGAN YALKUT/HAMSA ARTS—Intro to Belly Dance and intercultural opportunities, has partnered with Logo Ligi, a West African Drum & Dance Performance Group for these fun, family dance Workshop Saturday, 2 - 4 pm, Hamsa Arts, 1919 Spruce St., Boulder classes. More info: intercambioweb.org. 80302. An introduction to the fun and beautiful art of belly dance. Pre- Dance parties at the Avalon registration recommended, but walk-ins welcome if space available. $20, hamsadesign.com/dance. April 25: MEGAN YALKUT/HAMSA ARTS—Intro to Persian Clas- sical Dance Saturday, 2 – 4 pm, Hamsa Arts, 1919 Spruce St,. Boulder 80302. Pre-registration recommended but walk-ins welcome if space DANCE MONTH Twelve years ago, Dance Bridge, a leadership, re- available. Learn Persian classical dance, a completely unique form of source and service organization for Boulder dancers and the community Middle Eastern dance - includes exquisite arm and hand gestures and launched “Celebrate Dance Month.” Now in its twelfth year, it helps mar- graceful poses, with playful shoulder movements, soft hip undulations, ket dance all around Colorado with this event calendar covering local and traveling steps.. $20. All levels welcome. hamsadesign.com/dance. dance companies and venues, artists, teachers, special classes and work- shops, performances and dances, open to the community. Check listing April 26: BELLY DANCE BASICS WORKSHOP with master teacher for details and also boulderarts.org for an online version. Sheikha Sunday, 10:30 am-1:30 pm, Kakes Studios, 2115 Pearl St, Boul- der 80302. Get a taste of belly dancing as you enjoy the moves that were made for the female body! Good for all ages. Great overall condition- ing. Pre-registration recommended. Hip scarves available to borrow. $25. 720-530-6555 or ShimmyWithSheikha.com. Events and programs for Boulder’s May 2: CONTACT IMPROVISATION, The DeLIGHT of Flying with Alicia Grayson Saturday, 9:30 am -12:30 pm, Boulder Circus Center, Mary Wohl Haan twelfth annual Celebrate Dance Month. 4747 N. 26th St., Boulder 80301. Intermediate/advanced level. Learn Dance Bridge Coordinator www.boulderarts.org/dance-bridge new tools for creating lightness and ease in your ability to fly. Discover [email protected] and practice specific techniques for navigating the descent to the floor 303-441-4391 from any level. Registration & info: 303- 653-3969, aliciaggrayson@ Sponsored by Dance Bridge www.boulderarts.org/dance-bridge Megan Yalkut and Hamsa Arts gmail.com. tumblebones.com. A project of the City of Boulder Office of Arts and Culture Photo: Hannah Kahn Dance Company dancer Kimberly Chmielewski April 10-12 & 17-19: FREQUENT FLYERS AERIAL DANCE—Star April 21 & 22: DENVER BALLET THEATRE—Coppélia Tuesday & Special Events Concerts/Performances Sailors Friday & Saturday, 8 pm, Sunday, 2 pm, Dairy Center for the Arts, Wednesday, 10:30 am & 6:30 pm, PACE Center, 20000 Pikes Peak Ave., 2590 Walnut St., Boulder 80302. Evening-length aerial performance in Parker 80138. Coppelia tells the tale of an inventor, Dr. Coppelius, who March 27: DANCE ANYWHERE 2 pm, Wherever you are - just dance! March 27 & 28: 3rd LAW DANCE/THEATER & BOULDER BACH collaboration with Fiske Planetarium exploring the concepts of “afloat” has made a life-size dancing doll. Special group price for school groups What if the world stopped to dance? This world-wide event happens in FESTIVAL—Bach Uncaged Friday & Saturday, 7pm, Dairy Center and “far from shore.” frequentflyers.org/. Tix: 303-444-7328, thedairy. interested in attending one of the 10:30 am performances: phone Bill at different times zones simultaneously. Can you help make it happen here for the Arts, 2590 Walnut St., Boulder 80302. 3rd Law Dance/Theater org. the PACE Center Box Office: 303-805-6800, http://bit.ly/1F2azph. Info: in Colorado? Info: danceanywhere.org/. is joined by electric violinist Zachary Carrettin and electric keyboardist dbtacademy.com. Marcia Schirmer in a newly created work. Musicians and dancers juxta- April 11 & 12: CANYON CONCERT BALLET—Snow White Satur- March 27 – April 4: Second Annual BOULDER pose and integrate Bach’s music with the mystical interludes by American day, 7 pm & Sunday, 2 pm, Lincoln Center Performance Hall, 417 West April 24 & 25: CU DANCE CONCERT—Fresh Friday & Saturday, 7:30 composer John Cage. Tix $15-20, tickets.thedairy.org/Online/bachun- Magnolia, Fort Collins, CO 80521. 970-221-6730, [email protected], Tix: pm, Charlotte York Irey Theatre, Department of Theatre/Dance, CU Boul- All over Boulder dancers and artists ARTS WEEK caged. Part of 2nd annual Boulder Arts Week! boulderartsweek.org. LCTIX.com. der Campus. This is an informal showing of works by student choreog- will be out in force as we celebrate what a great arts raphers in the CU Dance Dept. Free and open to the public. More info: town & destination Boulder is. Calendar/Schedule: Friday - http://bit.ly/1ukQ0yf. boulderartsweek.org. March 27-29: COLORADO BALLET—Peter and the Wolf April 12: UNIVERSITY of COLORADO DANCE TEAM—Spring Sunday, June Swaner Gates Concert Hall, Newman Center for the Per- Dance Showcase Sunday, 6:30 pm, Dairy Center for the Arts, 2590 Wal- forming Arts, University of Denver, 2344 E. Iliff Ave., Denver 80210. Irre- nut St., Boulder 80302. Features the talented dancers that you see on the April 24 & 25: SCHIFF DANCE COLLECTIVE—The Untruth I Wore sistible family adventure with Prokofiev’s familiar music, vibrant costumes, sidelines at CU games in a large variety of dance styles from contempo- Friday & Saturday 8 pm, Dairy Center for the Arts, 2590 Walnut St., Boul- April 10: WILD Summit – Women Inspiring Leadership Develop- lively dancing and a spirited narration of the classic children’s story. The rary to tap. Tix: $15, tickets.thedairy.org/Online/cu-dance. der 80301. Drawing on stories collected from the Denver/Boulder com- ment Friday, 9am-12pm, Westminster/Denver Marriott, 7000 Church production opens with a special performance of Violin Concerto No.1, munity during Schiff-ting workshops The Untruth I Wore asks: “How does Ranch Blvd., Westminster 80021. Boulder dance artist Nancy Cranbourne choreographed by Clark Tippet, music by Max Bruch. coloradoballet.org/ April 16-25: IMPACT DANCE COMPANY’S—Ways of Knowing what we believe about ourselves affect our lives? Where do these stories is a guest panelist for the “The Art and Science of Making Confident performances/peter-and-the-wolf Thursday - Saturday, 6:30 & 8 pm, Sunday 2 p.m., Historic Creative Com- come from? Do they still serve us?” Tix: thedairy.org. Info: http://bit. Decisions” Breakout Session. Info & Registration: http://bit.ly/1EaeGT1. munity Center, 200 Mathews St. Fort Collins, CO 80524. Now in their ly/1Bznlg3. For info on The Women’s Council CU/Leeds School of Business: leedswo- Joanna Rotkin and Laura Ann Samuelson 20th Anniversary Season, the concert features choreography by Judy menscouncil.org/. Bejarano, art installation by Lisa Morgan and Bryan Nydegger. impact- April 25: WONDERBOUND—Boomtown: Tales from the River Val- dancecompany.com. ley with Chimney Choir Saturday, 8:00 pm, Lone Tree Arts Center, City April 11: THE MAIN EVENT—Dance­ throughout the library 10 am of Lone Tree, 10075 Commons St., Lone Tree, CO 80124. See description – 4 pm, Boulder Public Library, 1001 Arapahoe Ave., Boulder 80302. As April 17: AIRBORNE DANCE—Annual National Dance Week infor- in April 17 -19 listing. Tickets: http://bit.ly/1HfdBeP. part of the ribbon cutting & program showcases for the library renovation mal performance, Friday, 5 pm, Airborne Gymnastics & Dance, 1816 Bos- celebration, various dance performances & happenings will take place ton Ave., Longmont 80501. Showcasing dances from our Team competi- Wonderbound throughout the building including: Miriam “Pumehana” Paisner & danc- tive season along with pieces from our dance & gym performing groups ers, HAAN Dances /Vocal Movement Lab, Joanna Rotkin’s “Dancey Pants and also some student work. Free and open to the public. dance@air- Dance,” The SPILL Project and more. Info: Dance Bridge, 303-441-4391, bornegym.com, airbornegym.com/. [email protected], boulderarts.org/dance-bridge. Free! April 11: THE MAIN EVENT—Grupo Folklorico de CU Boulder and April 17 & 18: HANNAH KAHN DANCE COMPANY—Follow and Other Dances Friday & Saturday, 7:30 pm, Cleo Parker Robinson The- StudiÓle Flamenco, Saturday, 5:15-5:45 pm, Canyon Theater, Boulder atre, 119 Park Avenue West, Denver 80205. Kahn’s thirteen member Public Library, 1001 Arapahoe Ave., Boulder 80302. As part of the The dance company performs work created from 1980 - 2015 with a dynamic Main Event, library renovation celebration, these local dance companies range of music, mood, virtuoso, and choreographic style. Tix: $20 adults, will perform. More info, contact Dance Bridge: 303-441-4391, dance- April 3: JOANNA ROTKIN & LAURA ANN SAMUELSON—Good- $18 students/seniors, hannahkahndance.org. [email protected], boulderlibrary.org. Free! night, Courtney Love Friday, 7 pm, North Boulder Recreation Center (swimming pool), 3170 Broadway, Boulder, 80304. A First works-in-prog- April 17 - 19: CU DANCE FACULTY CONCERT—The Current Fri- April 14: SCREENING of Capturing Grace Tuesday, 12noon & 7 pm, ress showing of dance/theater work created by Joanna Rotkin of Joanna day & Saturday 7:30 pm, Saturday & Sunday 2 pm, Charlotte York Irey Boedecker Theater, Dairy Center for the Arts, 2590 Walnut St., Boulder and The Agitators and Laura Ann Samuelson of Hoarded Stuff. Free & Theatre, Department of Theatre/Dance, CU Boulder Campus. Works by 80302. April is also Parkinson’s Awareness Month. Come see a screen- open to the public. [email protected], joannaandtheagitators. 2014-15 Roser Guest Artist Millicent Johnnie and CU Dance faculty, in- ing of the award-winning documentary, Capturing Grace, followed by a com/. cluding Lauren Beale and Brooke Gessay, Nada Diachenko, Gesel Mason, special presentation of the local Dance for Parkinson’s Program. Now Tim O’Donnell, Donna Mejia, Helanius Wilkins and Mark O’Maley. Gen. in its second year, the program run by former professional dancer Viki April 3: BRIAH Danse—Mix’d Bill Friday, 7:30 pm, Dairy Center for the Adm. $7-12. http://bit.ly/1BAKgrP. Bromberg Psihoyos leads people with Parkinson’s through a specially de- Arts Performance Space, 2590 Walnut St., Boulder 80302. Court Dance signed dance class at The Dairy. Film Tix: $11, $8, $6 at thedairy.org. A to Contemporary Ballet and Modern with Cellist Julia Avery and 15 danc- April 17 - 19: WONDERBOUND—Boomtown: Tales from the River trailer of the film can be viewed at capturinggracefilm.com. ers. Tix: $18-25 thedairy.org. 949-254-0020, briahdanse.com. Valley with Chimney Choir Friday, 7:30 pm, Saturday, 7:00 pm, Sunday, 2:00 pm, Performing Arts Complex at Pinnacle Charter School, 1001 W. April 25: THE SACRED DANCE GUILD, Rocky Mountain Network April 24-May 3: NATIONAL DANCE WEEK Check the site for April 3 & 4: CU BFA CONCERT—En Friday & Saturday, 7:30 pm, 84th Ave., Denver, CO 80260. Adventure into the realms of personal myth 2 pm, Lowry Christian Community Church, 855 Yo- what else is happening around our region and across our country. —Weave One Heart CU ATLAS Black Box. Features choreography by Aundrea Anderson & and the power of place in a land where the mountains meet the plains and semite, Denver, CO 80230. This sampling of sacred dances from through- nationaldanceweek.org/. Emily Pietruszka, delving into different realms of Earth and the greater humanity endeavors to leave a mark worthy of the earth beneath its feet. out the region is open to the public. Light refreshments; free will offer- universe, as it re-imagines what it means to exist in space. Free. http:// Collaborating with Chimney Choir, an adventurous folk/rock band creat- ing. Info: Christina Bryan, 303-359-1878, [email protected]. April 26: SCHIFF DANCE COLLECTIVE—Annual Dance-A-Thon bit.ly/1ynqgX5 ing genre-bending music and medium-defying performances is a perfect Sunday, 1:30 – 5:30pm, Avalon Ballroom, 6185 Arapahoe Ave., Boulder fit for Wonderbound. Tix: $22-50, http://bit.ly/18FSLGy. Friday 80303. Funds raised from the Dance-a-thon go towards organizational May 1 & 2: LYRA MAYFIELD DANCES—Her Many Gifts April 4: WATCH YOUR STEP!—History of Swing Dance Saturday, & Saturday, 6 & 8 pm, 1340 King Ave., Boulder 80302. Join Nancy expenses: space/theater rental, costumes, outreach programs, schol- 7:30 pm, The Avalon, 6185 Arapahoe Rd., Boulder 80303. Entertaining April 18: BOULDER PARKS & REC—Spring Dance Concert Satur- Cranbourne, Tonya Goodwin, Lyra Mayfield, Susan Newkumet and Mary arships, and artist fees. To take part in the Dance-a-thon or sponsor a and lively performance traces how we danced this truly American folk day, 1 & 7 pm and Sunday, 1 pm, Niwot High School, 8989 E. Niwot Wohl Haan as they each share an intimate glimpse into the fullness of dancer please contact us [email protected]. Info: http://bit. dance through the 20th century. Watch the show & try some steps your- Rd., Niwot 80503. Students as well as the Kinesis Dance Company are their feminine nature through solo dance-works. Limited seating. Pur- ly/1Bznlg3. self. Free. Snack/dessert potluck, BYOB. Volunteers needed. 720-ONE- featured in this show. Tix sold at the door: $10 GA, $8 child/senior. More chase tickets in advance, $15 available through Brown Paper Tickets only: STEP, http://on.fb.me/1N9zrB7. info: 720-515-6268. hermanygifts.brownpapertickets.com. More info: lyramayfield.com. April 29: INTERNATIONAL DANCE DAY (WORLD DANCE DAY) Celebrated each year world-wide since 1982 - to heighten the awareness April 4: ZIKR DANCE ENSEMBLE—Invocation Saturday, 7:30 pm, April 18: COLORADO SPRINGS DANCE THEATRE presents Perid- Saturday, 1 pm, of dance and its contributions to our culture. danceday.cid-portal.org/. May 2: ONE BIG YES!—Casual Spring Showing Lumonics Light & Sound Gallery, 800 E. 73rd Ave. #11, Denver 80229. ance Contemporary Dance Company of New York Saturday, 1:30 & Dairy Center for the Arts, 2590 Walnut St., Boulder 80302. Repertory Special preview & gala featuring music and dance, refreshments, silent 7:30 pm, The Fine Arts Center, 30 W Dale St., Colorado Springs, 80903. A and works by Nancy Cranbourne, Janine Gastineau, Joanna Rotkin, Jenny April 30 DEADLINE: CALL FOR SUBMISSIONS—Presenting Den- auction and more to support this company’s work. Davidtaylor.zikr@hot- treat for CO audiences. 719-630-7434, csdance.org/#events. Schiff, Lauren Beale, Mary Wohl Haan and others. Tix: $10 thedairy.org. ver Perspectives, Vol. 1 A compilation of artists/dancers/choreogra- mail.com, 303-884-1910, zikrdance.com. Info: onebigyesproductions.com/upcoming-events/. phers/poets/authors/musicians/painters/philosophers conveying their April 21: The Third TUESDAY LUNCHTIME CONCERT SERIES pres- unique perspectives on the premier issue’s theme: ENTANGLE. Looking April 10-19: JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR, University Theatre CU 12noon-1 pm, Canyon Theater, Boulder May 2 & 3: LONGMONT DANCE THEATRE—The Lion, The Witch for visual imagery, video, music, poetry, prose and any other electron- ents: 3rd Law Dance Theater Theatre/Dance Dept., CU Boulder campus. This immensely popular Public Library, 1001 Arapahoe Ave., Boulder 80302. This dynamic Boul- Saturday, 2 pm, Sunday, 1 pm, Niwot High School ic mash-up that seeks to provide perspective and entry into the Front and The Wardrobe show plunges deep into the hearts of the men and women, from Judas der dance company will showcase a range of their work by Co-Artistic Auditorium, 8989 E. Niwot Road, Niwot 80503. Experience a world of Range’s world of physical locomotion and all that it means to ENTANGLE. Iscariot to Mary Magdalene to Pontius Pilate during Jesus of Nazareth’s Directors Katie Elliott and Jim Lavita. bplnow.boulderlibrary.org/event/ fantasy, adventure and hope in this timeless story by C.S. Lewis. Per- Final format - an electronic booklet media mash-up… Questions at info@ final days. $19. http://bit.ly/1CfagrE. concert-series. formed with the LDT Chamber Orchestra, Rick Thomas, conductor. Re- presentingdenver.org. Full submission guidelines at presentingdenver. served seating only. $15/20. 303-772-1335 or longmontdancetheatre. org/Perspectives.html. com.