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April 2009

MAINSTAGE II: Icono-Clan

Saturday April 25 at 8PM
Pre-show presentation by Donald Byrd at 7:30PM
Post-show discussion with Sandra Neels, Gus Solomons Jr. and Donald Byrd, moderated by UW Dance Interim Director Jennifer Salk

Sunday April 26 at 5PM
Pre-show presentation by Donald Byrd at 4:30PM

The Moore Theatre
1932 Second Avenue
Seattle, WA 98101
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About the Performance
3 artists, 1 lineage, 3 distinctive works
During nearly a century of dance emancipation, three artists broke ranks from ballet and modern dance “canons,” to become some of the most original movement creators and free thinkers of their times.

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Tickets
Purchase tickets by phone at (877)STG-4TIX or simply online:
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Program Notes
By Thomas F. DeFrantz
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Read the Seattle Times story:

Donald Byrd dance through Spectrum
By Michael Upchurch, Arts Writer
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Byrd Birthday Bash (BBB) - A fun Beach Party Celebration – SAVE THE DATE: July 18th, 2009 at the Madrona Dance Studio –

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4Culture Donald Byrd TV Show

View the broadcast of 4culture's TV segment on Donald Byrd and Spectrum
By Vivian Philips

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Seattle’s Music of Remembrance’s first ever dance commission!

Donald Byrd’s choreography on Franz Schreker’s The Wind, to be premiered at Benaroya’s Nordstrom Hall on Monday May 11th. Info & ticket:
www.musicofremembrance.org

Mark Morris Master Class

Intermediate/Advanced Modern Taught by David Levanthal
April 29, 2009, 7:30 pm - 9:00 pm
Spectrum Studios (800 Lake Washington Blvd)
To register, call Spectrum at 206.325.4161 or email
staff@spectrumdance.org

Donald Byrd Workshop/Audition

WORKSHOP: June 22-26th from 11-4pm
COMPANY AUDTION: Saturday June 27th at Spectrum’s Studio.
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SUMMER Classes:

47 weekly classes offered during the summer months for all ages and levels. Scholarships available Download schedule (PDF):
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Summer Dance Camps:

From Drama/Dance Camp to Dance Samplers and Musical Theater... Click here for more info:
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Call 206-325 4161 for info and registration

From Seattle Theater Group Friends of Spectrum ticket discount

Spectrum friends can enjoy a $15 ticket to MARK MORRIS DANCE GROUP with Seattle Symphony performing Mozart Dances, May 1-3 at The Paramount Theatre. Use the promotional code “DANCER” when purchasing balcony tickets at STGpresents.org, 206-292-ARTS or at The Paramount Theatre Box Office no later than April 30.  
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Local new Dance Company to perform at Spectrum's Madrona Dance Studio:

Languid, analytical, fierce, psychical. Coriolis Dance Collective presents Co-LAB 1, May 23rd-24th, 7pm at Spectrum Dance Theater Studios with new work by Co-founders Christin Call and Natascha Greenwalt-Murphy, Seattle favorite Jason Ohlberg, Spectrum's own Hannah Lagerway, and emerging choreographer Selfick Ng-Simancas.  
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