SPECTRUM NEW DANCE CLUB

Reading Contemporary Dance

A club for increasing literacy and appreciation for contemporary dance

WHAT

A membership group that through viewing and conversation seeks to enhance the members’ experience of attending contemporary dance performances every 3 to 4 months, Spectrum will select a series of performances/events to attend, and schedule in between performances discussions/ panels with guest speakers (dates to be determined)

HOW

A membership fee of $125 payable to Spectrum includes all ticket performances and discussions. To become a member, send us an email at club@spectrumdance.org and we will contact you

FIRST SESSION

September 30 to November 30

PERFORMANCE EVENT 1

Seattle Modern Dance:
The Legacy of Bill Evans

September 30, 2007
1-4 PM
On The Boards

An afternoon dedicated to choreographer Bill Evans and his influence on dance in Seattle. Featuring a presentation by Evans, a lecture by dance critic Sandra Kurtz and a panel with former company members.

PERFORMANCE EVENT 2

Spectrum Dance Theater
American Stories
Interrupted Narratives/WAR and
Living In East Podunk

Spectrum and Guest Koresh Dance Company
October 5-6, 2007
8:00 PM
The Moore

A duo of works by Spectrum Artistic Director, Donald Byrd
The world premiere of Interrupted Narratives/War a large-scale work that examines death, loss and how lives are interrupted and disrupted as a result of war. It explores the mental impact and emotional devastation of sudden unexpected death caused by armed conflict and how we grieve, memorialize and remember those we have lost. Living in East Podunk (2003), performed by Koresh Dance Company of Philadelphia a satirical piece that dares to "expose" the hidden drama, seductions, and domestic/sexual delights of ordinary small town life.

EVENT 4

Discussion moderated by Sandi Kurtz
October 21- 2pm to 3pm
Madrona Dance Studio

PERFORMANCE EVENT 5

Spectrum Dance Theater
The Male Voice
Choreography: Kyion Gains, Olivier Wevers, Cyrus Khambatta, Daniel Wilkins, and Donald Byrd

November 9-10 and 16-17, 2007 7:30 PM
November 11 and 18, 2007 5:30 PM
Madrona Dance Studios

This program draws our attention to some of the male choreographic voices that are beginning to rise and make their mark on the local dance scene, as well as to reacquaint us with a few familiar ones.

PERFORMANCE EVENT 6

Scott/Powell Performance
Geography

Nov 15 –17, 2007 8pm
On The Boards

Organic movement, electro/acoustic sound and 6 devoted dancers invoke the natural landscape in this world premiere

For questions, call 206-325 4161
or email us at staff@spectrumdance.org.

EVENT 7

Discussion moderated by Donald Byrd
November 18 - 4pm to 5pm
Madrona Dance Studio