UB Center for the Arts - A Season of Dance
Our 2011-12 dance season will be another exciting one at the Center for the Arts - Western New York's premier presenter of dance! The M&T Bank Dance Series features six internationally recognized companies representing a variety of genres.
Back to Buffalo 3
Drama Theatre
Saturday, September 24
8:00PM
$26.50, $11.50 students
The Center’s Dance Residency Outreach Program brings professional dance companies into area schools for workshops, demonstrations and performances. Since 1997, more than a dozen professional visiting artists have provided more than 20,000 students with free dance performances and workshops. Additionally, the Dance Residency helps attract prospective students and affords UB dance majors the opportunity to take part in master classes with international professional artists. This program allows the Center to give back to the community while helping UB’s Theatre & Dance Department provide its students with amazing experiences and connections in the performing arts.
Following well-received performances in 2009 and 2010, we are pleased to announce Back to Buffalo 3, featuring another eclectic group of accomplished alumni. All proceeds from the performance will benefit the spring 2012 dance residency at the UB Center for the Arts.
Currently scheduled to perform:
- Rich Ashworth (Chicago Tap Theater)
- Megan Castlevetere (Stiletto Entertainment / Holland America)
- Kristen Danga (Disney, YOW Dance)
- Teal Darkenwald (faculty, East Carolina University & Magnus Midwest)
- Jenny Laroche (Rockette – The Radio City Christmas Spectacular, TV/film)
- Meghen Squires McKinley (Convergence Dance Theater)
- Leanne Rinelli (adjunct professor at Buffalo State College, Bill Evans Dance Company)
- Jason Stotz (Missouri Contemporary Ballet)
- Jessica Wolfrum (River North Dance Chicago)
In addition, UB’s Zodiaque Dance Company will perform a piece choreographed
by UB alum Jon Lehrer (Founder & Artistic Director, LehrerDance).
Sponsored by:
Alumni Dance Workshop Classes
Sunday, September 25
9:00am-4:00pm
Click here for Workshop Registration Form
LehrerDance
Drama Theatre
Saturday, October 1 To Sunday, October 2
Saturday at 8:00PM
Sunday at 3:00PM
$21.50, $16.50
After another exciting year touring around the country proudly carrying the Buffalo name, LehrerDance returns to the Center for its annual Home Season. This year's performance features two World Premieres as well as the return of "Bridge and Tunnel," the critically acclaimed work featuring the music of Paul Simon that inspired "Something So Right" - the hit music, dance and theatre collaboration with the Center for the Arts and MusicalFare Theatre. Also on the program are LehrerDance favorites "A Ritual Dynamic" and "SuperZeroes."Aszure Barton & Artists
Mainstage Theatre
Wednesday, October 12
7:30PM
$27.50, $11.50 students
M&T Bank Dance Series
Aszure Barton, a protégé of the legendary Mikhail Baryshnikov (and the first choreographer for his Baryshnikov Arts Center), has earned the distinguished reputation of producing striking choreography for stage and film. Founded in 2002, Aszure Barton & Artists has already made exciting contributions to international contemporary dance.
Kings of Salsa
Mainstage Theatre
Wednesday, October 19
7:30PM
$31.50, Students (all schools) $11.50, Groups $28.50
The Kings of Salsa dance show is an explosive showcase of some of the best contemporary dance that Cuba has to offer. The high-voltage show pays homage to the great Cuban performers and dance styles while maintaining a cool, contemporary twist. Classic Cuban dances like the Mambo, Rumba, and Cha Cha are juxtaposed seamlessly against the Afro-Caribbean flavor of Havana’s modern-day street salsa and hiphop. The electrifying mix of performers and styles is all backed by a nine-member band whose intoxicating Latin rhythms and stratospheric brass sections bring an authentic slice of Cuba to the stage.
Compañia Flamenco José Porcel
Mainstage Theatre
Tuesday, October 25
7:30PM
$31.50, $11.50 students
M&T Bank Dance Series
Pre-performance Flamenco demonstrations and lessons starting at 6:30pm in the atrium.
José Porcel was born in Spain and developed a love for Andalusian dance as early as thirteen years old. Now a master of dance, he founded his own company in Madrid to showcase the beauty of flamenco. Compañia Flamenco José Porcel is a stunning representation of Porcel’s mastery of dance, complete with dazzling movment, live music, and expert flamenco dancers. A longtime favorite of Center audiences, the Company returns with their thrilling new program “Gypsy Fire.”
The Nutcracker
Mainstage Theatre
Saturday, December 3 To Sunday, December 4
Saturday at 1:00PM and 7:00PM
Sunday at 1:00PM
On sale date to be announced.
American Academy of Ballet presents The Nutcracker. This magical performance returns with special guest artists Daniel Ulbricht (New York City Ballet) and Misa Kuranaga (Boston Ballet) dancing the roles of the Sugar Plum Fairy and her Cavalier.
Ballet Folklorico de Antioquia Colombia
Mainstage Theatre
Tuesday, February 28
7:30PM
$29.50, $11.50
M&T Bank Dance Series
Ballet Folklórico De Antioquia Colombia was a special guest at the Beijing Olympic Games in 2008 – the first Colombian group to ever participate in such an event. It is enjoying a rapidly expanding international reputation for its virtuosic presentation of the multicultural richness of Colombian music and dance.
Doug Varone & Dancers
Mainstage Theatre
Saturday, March 24
8:00PM
$25.50, $11.50 students
M&T Bank Dance Series
Founded in 1986, Doug Varone and Dancers has commanded attention for its expansive vision, versatility, and technical prowess. Varone’s kinetically thrilling dances make essential connections and mine the complexity of the human spirit. From the smallest gesture to full-throttle bursts of movement, Varone’s work can take your breath away.
Moscow Festival Ballet - "Cinderella"
Mainstage Theatre
Tuesday, March 27
7:30PM
$31.50, $11.50
M&T Bank Dance Series
The Moscow Festival Ballet was founded in 1989 by legendary principal dancer of the Bolshoi Ballet, Sergei Radchenko. His company brings together the highest classical elements of the great Bolshoi and Kirov Ballet companies, and has performed to great acclaim worldwide.
Complexions Contemporary Ballet
Mainstage Theatre
Thursday, April 26
7:30PM
$29.50, $11.50 students
M&T Bank Dance Series
Founded by Dwight Rhoden and Desmond Richardson, two former Alvin Ailey dancers and frequent contributors to the hit television show So You Think You Can Dance, Complexions Contemporary Ballet presents a groundbreaking mix of methods, styles and cultures to create thought-provoking, entertaining and accessible work.
