| Event Name | Organization | Dates | City | | Silva Technique Workshop (Capoeira/Modern Dance Fusion)Presented by EsquinaTango at EsquinaTango March 21, 2010 This popular workshop, back by popular demand and taught by Janete Silva (Bahia, Brazil), is a lively blend of samba, samba reggae and other Afro-Brazilian dance styles designed to get you moving!
| EsquinaTango | 03/21/10 | Austin |
Seize the DayPresented by Longhorn Singers at Texas Performing Arts at The University of Texas at Austin- McCullough Theatre March 26-March 27, 2010 Longhorn Singers, the University of Texas Official Show Choir, will hold their traditional bi-annual performance to demonstrate UT’s best singing and dancing talents. “Seize the Day” features a variety of Broadway favorites and popular radio tunes, such as selections from Young Frankenstein, Newsies, Tarzan, Imogen Heap, A Chorus Line and Frank Sinatra, all accompanied with coordinated, stellar dance moves.
| Longhorn Singers | 03/26/10-
03/27/10 | Austin |
Divas: A Special Night of MusicPresented by Gaslight Baker Theatre at Gaslight-Baker Theatre March 12-March 27, 2010 'Divas: A Special Night of Music" features popular songs from the 1920's to present, with show tunes included. These numbers will be performed by 12 of the most talented and trained female vocalists Central Texas has to offer. Directed by Gaslight-Baker veteran, Tysha Calhoun with choreography by Christy Smith, this musical production is a new venture for the Gaslight-Baker Theatre. The night is filled with memorable performances by individual "divas" as well as duets and... | Gaslight Baker Theatre | 03/12/10-
03/27/10 | Lockhart |
Zero LibertadPresented by Vortex Repertory Company at The VORTEX March 20-March 28, 2010 Alana Macias, Heather Barfield, and Texas Performance Labs are proud to present Zero Libertad, an experimental, multi-media performance piece that simulates Zero Libertad’s (played by Alana Macias) experience in the Contra War of Nicaragua by creating a liminal space between the living and the dead, by use of music, film, visual art, and theatre, high and low culture, pain and pleasure.
Zero Libertad combines electronic beats, found sound, film treated with animation...
| Vortex Repertory Company | 03/20/10-
03/28/10 | Austin |
Bellydance WorkshopPresented by Blonde Ambition Belly Dance at NiaSpace March 28, 2010 Sabah and Lauren are excited to present this "Dynamic Duo Choreography" workshop, where we will teach two contrasting parts to a Beledi progression that can be performed either as a solo or as a duet. This is a modern duet choreography that, while true to its Egyptian roots, incorporates modern staging and technique ideas. A little bit about Blonde Ambition: Sabah and Lauren are members of an internationally touring belly dance company. Sabah hails from Chicago and has performed... | Blonde Ambition Belly Dance | 03/28/10 | Austin |
New American Talent/DancePresented by Ballet Austin at Austin Ventures Studio Theater March 25-April 4, 2010 Stephen Mills' nationally renowned biennial choreographic project New American Talent/Dance returns for the third time in late March, but to its new home at the AustinVentures StudioTheater. Ballet Austin presents three early to mid career dance-makers from across the country as part of the competitive project, but this time you'll enjoy the premieres of these new works in a more intimate and dynamic space. Live audience voting, nationally recognized jurors and... | Ballet Austin | 03/25/10-
04/04/10 | Austin |
Max and RubyPresented by One World Theatre at One World Theatre April 10, 2010 Can patient bunny Ruby put on a play for Grandma’s birthday without little brother Max spoiling the fun? Can Ruby’s Bunny Scout friends help get things done? Theatrework’s USA presents Max and Ruby- the bunny siblings who, no matter what, treat each other with kindness and love. Don’t miss this whimsical story full of music, fun and a big dose of mischief from little bunny brother Max! | One World Theatre | 04/10/10 | Austin |
South Asian New Year FestivalPresented by Texas Bengali Cultural Alliance at Zilker Hillside Theatre April 10, 2010 Traditional open air cultural program (music, dances, fashion show, concert, etc) by local and out-of-town artists (Children & Adult) ** Authentic traditional South Asian Cuisine ** Ethnic dresses, Jewelry, Crafts, Henna and much much more... ** Free kid's entertainments (Moonwalk, face-painting, etc) FREE Admission!
| Texas Bengali Cultural Alliance | 04/10/10 | Austin |
Alice in Wonderland JrPresented by Austin Children's Theater February 5-April 18, 2010 Join Alice’s madcap adventures in Wonderland as she chases the White Rabbit, races the Dodo Bird, gets tied up with the Tweedles, raps with a bubble-blowing Caterpillar, and beats the Queen of Hearts at her own game! Roles are plentiful, including three Cheshire Cats and dozens of other wonderfully wacky characters. This fast-paced stage adaptation of Alice in Wonderland features updated dialogue and new arrangements of such classic Disney songs as “I’m Late,”... | Austin Children's Theater | 02/05/10-
04/18/10 | |
Pops ConcertPresented by Wednesday Morning Music Club at Texas Federation of Women's Clubs Building April 21, 2010 Pops Concert with music by Lerner/Loewe, Irving Berlin, Rodgers/Hammerstein, Johnny Mercier, Kurt Weill performed by Gut Gutman, Greta Gutman, Katharine Shields, Carol Koock, Paullette MacDougal, Marvin Frank, Kit Thompson, Suzy Gallagher, Judy Trejo and Phyllis Noonan. | Wednesday Morning Music Club | 04/21/10 | Austin |
| Choreographers' Showcase Spring 2009 | Texas State University-San Marcos | 04/22/10-
04/23/10 | Austin |
2010 Austin Ballroom Dance FestivalPresented by Dance International April 24, 2010 Join us for a wonderful day and night of dance and performance at Austin's best dance hall, the Texas Union Ballroom. Start the afternoon with Tango workshops for beginning and intermediate students. The workshops will feature world ranked Ballroom champions, Victor Fung and Anastasia Muravyeva. Take your own costume change, then glide into the evening with a Foxtrot mini-lesson taught by Stewart Yaros. Dance the night away with live music by the Nash-Hernandez Orchestra! The night is... | Dance International | 04/24/10 | |
¡Salsa! ¡Salsa!Presented by Bob Bullock Texas State History Museum at Bob Bullock Texas State History Museum April 30, 2010 Bring your dancing shoes and your appetite for an evening of salsa-filled festivities! Dance to the Latin beats, taste a variety of delicious salsas, and enjoy special tours and activities in the Museum's exhibit American Sabor: Latinos in U.S. Popular Music. Be sure to attend our Dancing Domingos classes to receive a discount on your tickets!
| Bob Bullock Texas State History Museum | 04/30/10 | Austin |
StompPresented by Paramount Theatre at Paramount Theatre May 4-May 7, 2010 Back by popular demand! With matchboxes, wooden poles, brooms, garbage cans, Zippo lighters, hubcaps - STOMP fills the stage with magnificent rhythms. STOMP. See what all the noise is about.
| Paramount Theatre | 05/04/10-
05/07/10 | Austin |
Bellydance WORKSHOP:Presented by Aurora Dance Productions at Dancers Workshop Studios May 9, 2010 This workshop will teach the following: 1) Warm-up by improvisation 2) Rhythm review 3) Drumming and dancing improvisation 4) Techniques for thinking and dancing for improvisation 5) "On-the-Spot-Improv" to drum and prerecorded music 6) BONUS: "Iron Chef" for Belly Dance! | Aurora Dance Productions | 05/09/10 | Austin |
CoppeliaPresented by Ballet Austin at The Long Center: Michael and Susan Dell Hall May 7-May 9, 2010 To close our season, we've chosen classical ballet's greatest comedy, Coppelia. A story of mistaken identity and a beautiful mechanical doll, Coppelia leaves young and old alike bemused by the antics of our two confused lovers, Swanhilda and Franz. With a beautifully engaging score by Leo Delibes, you'll be whisked away to a doll maker's workshop on Mother's Day weekend.
| Ballet Austin | 05/07/10-
05/09/10 | Austin |
The Tiger and the Brahmin: A Dance DramaPresented by Austin Dance India at Austin Waldorf School May 16, 2010 The Tiger and the Brahmin: A Dance Drama
One show only! Don't miss the delightful animal tale, The Tiger and the Brahmin, from the Panchatantra. Choreographed and directed by Anuradha Naimpally and Annelize Machado, this dance drama is sure to please audiences of all ages! | Austin Dance India | 05/16/10 | Austin |
Esperanza de la HerenciaPresented by Puerto Rican Folkloric Dance at Puerto Rican Folkloric Dance and Cultural Center May 23, 2010 Each year, PRFDance brings the rich heritage of Puerto Rico to life with "Esperanza de la Herencia," a performance event dedicated to inspiring Youth. With free admission to all children (under 18), this live music and dance production showcases more than 50 of our own dancers, musicians, and performing arts students, and includes special performances by our Professional-level and Junior Performing Companies. Children are the hope of the future. We hope our production will... | Puerto Rican Folkloric Dance | 05/23/10 | Austin |
| An Evening of Dance | Kathy Dunn Hamrick Dance Company (KDH) | 06/17/10-
06/19/10 | Austin |
Esperanza de la HerenciaPresented by Puerto Rican Folkloric Dance at Puerto Rican Folkloric Dance and Cultural Center June 26, 2010 Each year, PRFDance brings the rich heritage of Puerto Rico to life with "Esperanza de la Herencia," a performance event dedicated to inspiring Youth. With free admission to all children (under 18), this live music and dance production showcases more than 50 of our own dancers, musicians, and performing arts students, and includes special performances by our Professional-level and Junior Performing Companies. Children are the hope of the future. We hope our production will inspire... | Puerto Rican Folkloric Dance | 06/26/10 | Austin |
The 5th Annual Book & Dance AffairPresented by Kathy Dunn Hamrick Dance Company (KDH) at Cafe Dance July 10, 2010 Browse through our used book sale on the sidewalk and in the lobby. Then enter the studio and watch dance performances up close by local choreographers. This is a very informal, casual, come-and-go-as-you-please event. And it’s free, though donations are accepted and greatly appreciated.
If you are a choreographer who wants to show a finished work, a work in progress or an improvisation in this event, please email shari@kdhdance.com.
| Kathy Dunn Hamrick Dance Company (KDH) | 07/10/10 | Austin |
Tango WednesdaysPresented by Annie's Cafe January 20, 2010 - Ongoing Two of Austin's leading Tango luminaries are teaming up to bring back a vibrant, weekly Tango night on Congress Avenue. Starting December 30, Annies Cafe and Bar will play host to Wednesday night Tango organized by Monica Caivano of Esquina Tango and Laura Pellegrino of Tango in Texas.
Tango Wednesdays at Annies will start off each week with a free mini lesson at 7 pm and will alternate from week to week between live music and guest DJs with extensive collections of passionate and... | Annie's Cafe | 01/20/10-
Ongoing | |
| Salsa with Sandra | Ruta Maya Coffee House | 01/10/10-
Ongoing | Austin |
Live Salsa Dancing Every WednesdayPresented by Ruta Maya Coffee House at Ruta Maya International Headquarters January 6, 2010 - Ongoing Salsa band Cienfuegos expands to an eleven piece salsa orchestra LA MONA LOCA every Wednesday night for your dancing pleasure! La Mona Loca peforms original arrangements and material from groups such as Ray Barretto, Maraca, The Spanish Harlem Orchestra, The Fania All-Stars, Calle Real, El Gran Combo and more.
www.musicacienfuegos.com | Ruta Maya Coffee House | 01/06/10-
Ongoing | Austin |
Girls Girls Girls Performance TeamPresented by Austin Uptown Dance Studio September 12, 2009 - Ongoing GIRLS GIRLS GIRLS
• For All Levels of Dancers
Learn how to shake and isolate what your mama gave you! We’ll focus on fancy footwork, sexy styling, spins, isolation, control, confidence and body flight. All while having a GIRL PARTY!
| Austin Uptown Dance Studio | 09/12/09-
Ongoing | |
Salvage Vanguard Dance SeriesPresented by Tapestry Dance Company at Salvage Vanguard Theater September 10, 2009 - Ongoing Once a month on a Thursday, get up close and personal with Tapestry Dance's professional company and special guests as we stretch artistic boundaries and have a great time in a great informal setting! Email for reservations as seating is limited.
2009 Dates at SVT: September 10, October 15, November 19, December 14-17
2010 Dates at SVT: January 21st, February 18th,March 18, April 15, May 20th,
| Tapestry Dance Company | 09/10/09-
Ongoing | Austin |
Samba Classes at EsquinaTangoPresented by EsquinaTango at EsquinaTango August 4, 2009 - Ongoing
This class will cover the fundamentals of samba as it is danced in the Bahia and Rio regions of Brazil. Emphasis will be placed on understanding the basic samba step, developing proper technique, and learning a range of movements and footwork associated with each regional style. This type of samba should not be confused with "ballroom samba", so no partner is necessary.
| EsquinaTango | 08/04/09-
Ongoing | Austin |
Salsa Aerobics at EsquinaTangoPresented by EsquinaTango at EsquinaTango August 1, 2009 - Ongoing Ladies, Move to the fun beat of Salsa Aerobics!
Learn sexy footwork and flirty hips while you sweat.
Available to all ages and all levels.
| EsquinaTango | 08/01/09-
Ongoing | Austin |
Salsa Class at EsquinaTangoPresented by EsquinaTango at EsquinaTango August 5, 2009 - Ongoing Latin partner dancing, rhythm & footwork, including merengue and salsa. Basic & Intermediate levels, new topics each month. Intermediate classes will help you improve your salsa/Latin dancing at any level. Intense spins practice, body isolation, footwork and lead/follow techniques will be covered. No partner needed.
| EsquinaTango | 08/05/09-
Ongoing | Austin |
Argentine Tango ClassPresented by EsquinaTango at EsquinaTango July 30, 2009 - Ongoing
Beginner, Intermediate, Advance classes offered. Tango is a highly improvisational dance that is built in layers.
Esquina instructors guide true beginners in understanding the structure of tango from the start. In a relaxed atmosphere,
students are coached in the skills of leading and following ˜ as well as the etiquette and culture of Argentine Tango.
As students progress to the different levels more complex...
| EsquinaTango | 07/30/09-
Ongoing | Austin |
Noche de Tango with Glover Gill & The Tosca String QuartetPresented by EsquinaTango Cultural Society of Austin at EsquinaTango March 14, 2009 - Ongoing : Come a enjoy Esquina’s magical tango nights! Evening includes tango class (9pm) and lots of social dancing and socializing with wonderful Live Music by Glover Gill and The Tosca String Quartet! No partner needed, come with a friend or to make new ones! Snacks provided, bring your own beverage.
| EsquinaTango Cultural Society of Austin | 03/14/09-
Ongoing | Austin |
Dance International Events and ClassesPresented by Dance International at Dance International January 31, 2009 - Ongoing Free Day of Dance! Jan 31!
Studios all over Austin are offering free classes and Dance International is participating. As a heads up, Dance International will be teaching eight classes - four at the Hill's Fitness Center and four at the Dancer's Workshop for both youth and adults. A great opportunity to get those stubborn people in your life to come out and dance - they're completely free classes - you can't beat that! More details next week!
Valentine's Heart Valentine's... | Dance International | 01/31/09-
Ongoing | Austin |
Uptown's Dances and EventsPresented by Austin Uptown Dance Company July 16, 2008 - Ongoing FREE Uptown WC Swing Dance
Wed, Feb 17th 8-10pm
Austin Christian Social Dance & Classes Friday, Feb 26th 6:30-10:00pm or until you're finished dancing
Hitting the Breaks Workshop
with John Malone & Sherry Reynolds
Saturday, Feb 27th 2pm-3:30pm
Ballroom Dance
Saturday, Feb 27th 8-11pm
FREE Open House Classes & Dance SUNDAY, Feb 28th 4pm
Tell your friends and co-workers!
| Austin Uptown Dance Company | 07/16/08-
Ongoing | |
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