PERFORMANCES-DANCE-NOVEMBER 2014

ODYSSEY DANCE THEATRE, “Thriller!,” a ghoulish dance of monsters and maniacs, creeps and clowns, through November 1, 7:30 p.m., also 2 p.m. matinee, $25-$40, 801-581-7100, www.kingsburyhall.org. Note: Babies and children under the age of 8 will not be admitted to performances, dancer interaction amongst audience members as well as heavy use of fog and strobe effects will take place during this show.

UNIVERSITY OF UTAH, Department of Modern Dance, Performing Dance Company, through November 1, 7:30 p.m., Hayes Christensen Theatre, Marriott Center for Dance, $12 general, $8 students, U. students free with ID, 801-581-7100, www.kingtix.com.

BRIGHAM YOUNG UNIVERSITY, BRAVO! Series, “Royal Ballet of Cambodia,” renowned for graceful hand gestures, stunning costumes and live music, infused with a sacred and symbolic role, the dance embodies the traditional values of refinement, respect and spirituality, November 1, 7:30 p.m., de Jong Concert Hall, Harris Fine Arts Center, $17 general ($7 off with BYU or student ID, $3 off seniors and BYU alumni), 801-422-4322, www.byuarts.com.

LEIGH CORNU, LANDI SALON AND WESTERN RESOURCE ADVOCATES, “Light as Air,” an evening of dance, creativity, and awareness for Clean Air in Utah, dance performances by Ballet West, Ririe Woodbury, Transfusion Hype, BBoy Federation, Underground Dance, Park City Dance Academy, Millennium Dance Complex, Juan Diego High School and more, there will be a silent auction and raffle, Jeanné Wagner Theatre, Rose Wagner Peforming Arts, Center, $35-$100, VIP tickets include a pre-show dinner and reception at 5 p.m., 801-355-2787, 888-451-2787, www.arttix.org.

KINGSBURY HALL PRESENTS, Jonathan Burrows and Matteo Fargion, the musician and choreographer have spent the last 10 years exploring the delicate boundaries between music and dance, together they have built a body of duets that juxtapose the formality of music composition with a radical and open approach to performance and audiences, November 7, 7:30 p.m., $23, Marriott Center for Dance, University of Utah, 801-581-7100, www.kingtix.com.

BALLET WEST, “Giselle,” is the haunting drama about a poor peasant girl and the prince who deceives her, newly conceived by Adam Sklute, artistic director, music by Adolfe Adam, November 7-8, 12-14, 7:30 p.m. with 2 p.m. matinees on November 8-9, $29-$84, Capitol Theater, 801-355-2787, www.arttix.org.

BRIGHAM YOUNG UNIVERSITY, Ballet Showcase, Shayla Bott, artistic director, November 7-8, 7:30 p.m., Dance Studio Theatre, Richards Building, $6 general, 801-422-4322, www.byuarts.com.

REPERTORY DANCE THEATRE, “Ring Around the Rose,” RDT’s Ring Around the Rose is a “wiggle-friendly” series of performances that introduces children to the arts:

  • November 8, Jeanné Wagner Theatre, Tanner Dance, celebrate the art of modern dance as some of Utah’s most talented young dancers take the stage;
  • December 13, Black Box Theatre, South Valley Creative Dance, enjoy the holiday season with a fun dance perf0rmance;
  • January 10, 2015, Ballet West, Jeanné Wagner Theatre, experience the life of a prima ballerina and find out what it’s really like to dance on those tippy toes;
  • February 14, 2015, Spy Hop Productions/Utah Film Center, explore the fascinating world of film and movies with the experts, watch and participate in filmmaking first hand;
  • March 14, 2015, The Mundi Project/Gina Bachauer;
  • April 11, 2015, University of Utah Youth Theatre, Utah’s premier young actor training program performs musical theatre hits;  
  • May 9, 2015, Hatch Magic and Music, enjoy an enchanting performance of magic accompanied by piano and violin.

All shows begin at 11:00 a.m., at the Rose Wagner Performing Arts Center, $5 (children 2 and under free), 801-355-2787, www.arttix.org, season tickets/flex package tickets are $4, and can be purchased directly from RDT, www.rdtutah.org.

UNIVERSITY OF UTAH, Utah Ballet, November 13-15, 20-22, 2 p.m., 5:30 p.m., and 7:30 p.m. performances, Hayes Christensen Theatre, Marriott Center for Dance, $12 general, $8 students, U. students free with ID, 801-581-7100, www.kingtix.com.

UNIVERSITY OF UTAH, Department of Modern Dance, Student Concert I, November 13, 5:30 p.m., November 14-15, 7:30 p.m., Marriott Center for Dance, $12 general, $8 students, U. students free with ID, 801-581-7100, www.kingtix.com.

BRIGHAM YOUNG UNIVERSITY, dancEnsemble, Graham Brown, artistic director, the ensemble focuses on presenting new student choreography, November 14-15, 2 p.m., Dance Studio Theatre, Richards Building, $6 general, 801-422-4322, www.byuarts.com.

BRIGHAM YOUNG UNIVERSITY, BYU DanceSport Championships, November 14-15, all day, Wilkinson Center Ballroom, Note: DanceSport tickets sold only through the information desk at the Wilkinson Student Center.

WEBER STATE UNIVERSITY, Orchesis Dance Theatre Fundraiser, November 20, 5:30 p.m., Allred Theater, Browning Center for the Performing Arts, $25, 800-978-8457, www.weberstatetickets.com.

UTAH VALLEY UNIVERSITY, “Pointe to Pointe,” Repertory Ballet Ensemble, Nichole Ortega and Mark Borchelt, artistic directors, November 20-22, 7:30 p.m., Ragan Theatre, $12 general, $8 students, 801-863-7529, or box office located in Noorda Theatre, or Campus Connection, www.uvu.edu/arts.

BRIGHAM YOUNG UNIVERSITY, Senior Dance Showcase, a concert of diverse dance works highlighting the artistry and stylistic voices of the graduating seniors, November 21-22, 7:30 p.m., Dance Studio Theatre, Richards Building, $6 general, 801-422-4322, www.byuarts.com.

WEBER STATE UNIVERSITY, Orchesis Dance Theatre, November 21-22, 7:30 p.m., Allred Theater, Browning Center for the Performing Arts, $10-$12, 800-978-8457, www.weberstatetickets.com.

REPERTORY DANCE THEATRE, “The Mitch Show,” is a fast-paced evening of comic films and audience-participation pieces by Mitchell Rose, a former choreographer and performance artist, now prize-winning filmmaker, Mitch’s offbeat films have won 61 festival awards and are screened across the globe, from the Getty Museum to the CBS JumboVision in Times Square, maniacally funny, often poignant and always surprising, The Mitch Show appeals equally to fans of film, theater, dance, and comedy. November 21-22, 11 a.m., Jeanné Wagner Theatre, Rose Wagner Performing Arts Center, $10 general, 801-355-2787, www.arttix.org, or www.rdtutah.org.

REPERTORY DANCE THEATRE, “Surprise Packages,” RDT’s famed children’s show by Tim Hadel will delight audiences of all ages, enjoy rhythms, games, puzzles and hijinks as dancers build mazes and towers with cardboard boxes, show their ballroom dance skills and puzzle over a Rubik’s cube, November 22, 11 a.m., Jeanné Wagner Theatre, Rose Wagner Performing Arts Center, $10 general, $40 family pass (5 tickets), 801-355-2787, www.arttix.org, or www.rdtutah.org.

BALLET WEST, presented by The Ogden Symphony Ballet Association, “The Nutcracker,” November 28-29, 7 p.m., also a 2 p.m. matinee on November 29, Val A. Browning Center for the Performing Arts, Weber State University, $16-$37, for more information and tickets, www.symphonyballet.org.

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