NewDANCEfest
Passion, intimacy, tenderness, humor, power, virtuosity, and daring are all words to describe NewDANCEfest, which is a collection of dances by five American choreographers. Laurie Eisenhower, Michael Foley, Brock Clawson, Stephanie Pizzo, and Paul Christiano will present their choreography in an evening of non-stop connections, re-connections, impetus, and force. The evocative choreography and technically brilliant EDE dancers combine to create an evening that is both powerful and compelling. National Dance Project funding available for this production during the 2012-13 season! Click on the image for a video preview.
On the Move
This eclectic and entertaining concert performance includes repertory by nationally-recognized choreographers that have set new works on the versatile EDE dancers. This annually-changing program has included works by David Parsons, Lar Lubovitch, Mark Dendy, Lila York, Eddie Ocampo, Michael Foley, and artistic director Laurie Eisenhower, among many others. Consequently, this program expresses a diverse range of artistic viewpoints from virtuosic movement pieces to innovative hilarity and soulful introspection. Age-appropriate programming and repertory selections can be designed for particular audiences. Approximately 1 3/4 hours in length with intermission. Always available for touring. Click on the image for a video preview.
Dances from the Heart of Rock and Roll
Rock to the music of Bob Dylan, Van Morrison and Bonnie Raitt, to name of few, in this soulful and entertaining production. Experience the best of contemporary dance with choreography by Laurie Eisenhower in an exhilarating evening of dance and music that will have you “rockin” in your seats! The Rock n’ Roll portion of the program is about 40 minutes in length and is paired with other selected repertory for a total length of about 1 3/4 hours with intermission. Available for touring in 2013-14. Click on the image for a video preview.
Motown in Motion
The Motor City’s premier dance company celebrates the music that made Motown famous in a razzle-dazzle evening of dance and music! Playful, humorous, and wonderfully theatrical, the performers will have you dancing in your seats – and out into the streets! Approximately 1 3/4 hours in length with intermission. Always available for touring. Click on the image for a video preview.
Laugh Tracks
Dance and Comedy? Join EDE for a rompin’ evening of fun in a program that ingeniously uses dance as a means to tickle the funny bone. This program of comedy in dance includes works by Harrison McEldowney, Mitchell Rose and artistic director Laurie Eisenhower, well known for her inventive and humorous style. Approximately 1 3/4 hours in length with intermission. Available for touring in 2013-14. Click on the image for a video preview.
