PERFORMANCES-DANCE-OCTOBER 2014

UNIVERSITY OF UTAH, Department of Ballet, Showcase I, October 2, 5:30 p.m., October 3-4, 7:30 p.m., also 2 p.m. matinee on October 4, Hayes Christensen Theatre, Marriott Center for Dance, $12 general, $8 students, U. students free with ID, 801-581-7100, www.kingtix.com.

REPERTORY DANCE THEATRE, “Portal,” enter the dream-like world of dance – up-ended, surreal, profound, featuring By The Snake, choreographed by Noa Zuk and Ohad Fishof, Fever Sleep, choreographed by Stephen Koester, Duets, danced to Brazilian-Indian Music, choreographed by Zvi Gotheiner, and Passengers, choreographed by Viola Farber, October 2-4, 7:30 p.m., Jeanné Wagner Theatre, Rose Wagner Performing Arts Center, $30 general, 801-355-2787, www.arttix.org, or www.rdtutah.org.

ODYSSEY DANCE THEATRE, “Thriller!,” a ghoulish dance of monsters and maniacs, creeps and clowns, October 2-5, Thursdays and Fridays 7:30 p.m., Saturdays 3 p.m. and 7:30 p.m., Sundays 6 p.m., Egyptian Theatre, 328 Main, Park City, $25-$43, 435-649-9371, www.egyptiantheatrecompany.org. Note: Not recommended for children under 7 years, dancer interaction amongst audience members as well as heavy use of fog and strobe effects will take place during this show.

ODYSSEY DANCE THEATRE, “Thriller!,” a ghoulish dance of monsters and maniacs, creeps and clowns, October 3-4, 7:30 p.m., Austad Auditorium, Browning Center for the Performing Arts, Weber State University, $25-$30, WSU students receive a discount, must present their Wildcard at time of purchase, limit two tickets per card, 800-978-8457, www.weberstatetickets.com.

UNIVERSITY OF UTAH, Kingsbury Hall Presents, “Step Afrika,” explosive musical dance performance that uses movement, stomps, claps and chants to create a percussive experience, October 4, 7:30 p.m., Kingsbury Hall, $20-$32 general, $10 non U. students with ID, $10 youth 18 and under, $5 U. students with ID, 10 percent off U. faculty and staff with ID, 801-581-7100, www.kingtix.com.

ODYSSEY DANCE THEATRE, “Thriller!,” a ghoulish dance of monsters and maniacs, creeps and clowns, October 8-11, 7:30 p.m., also 2 p.m. matinee on October 11, Performance Hall, Covey Center for the Arts, 425 W. Center St., Provo, $20-$25 general, 801-852-7007, www.coveycenter.org. Note: Babies and children under the age of 6 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.

ODYSSEY DANCE THEATRE, “Thriller!,” a ghoulish dance of monsters and maniacs, creeps and clowns, October 10-11, 7:30 p.m., also 2 p.m. matinee on October 11, October 13-18, 7:30 p.m., also 2 p.m. matinee on October 18, October 20-25, 7:30 p.m., also 2 p.m. matinee on October 25, October 27-31, 7:30 p.m., 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.

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

October 11, Black Box Theatre, “African Drums,” learn new dance moves and pick up a new beat in the most hands-on show;

  • 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.

UTAH STATE UNIVERSITY, Odyssey Dance Theatre, “Thriller,” a ghoulish dance of monsters and maniacs, creeps and clowns, October 14-15, 7:30 p.m., Kent Concert Hall, Chase Fine Arts Center, $27 adults 18+ yrs. ($31 night of show), $27 youth 8-17 yrs. ($31 night of show), $22 USU students ($24 night of show), USU student discount only available in person with a valid USU student ID presented at the time of purchase, 435-797-8022, www.arts.usu.edu. Note: Babies and children under the age of 8 will not be admitted to either performance, dancer interaction amongst audience members as well as heavy use of fog and strobe effects will take place during this show.

BRIGHAM YOUNG UNIVERSITY, BYU Spectacular, “Take Flight,” featuring BYU Philharmonic, Men’s Chorus, International Folk Dance Ensemble, Young Ambassadors, Living Legends, Ballroom Dance, Contemporary Dance Theatre, BYU alum fantasy artist James Christensen, and scenes from Music Dance Theatre’s production of The Count of Monte Christo, October 16-17, 7:30 p.m., Marriott Center, $14-$25 general, 801-422-4322, www.byuarts.com.

RIRIE-WOODBURY DANCE COMPANY, Ririe-Woodbury Dance Company, Celebrating 50 years as a company committed to producing innovative, moving and compelling work that challenges audiences’ perceptions of what contemporary dance can be, October 17-18, 8 p.m., Egyptian Theatre, 328 Main, Park City, $15 reserved seating (in advance), $18 at the door, $19 front (in advance), $22 at the door, $25 cabaret (in advance), $28 at the door, 435-649-9371, www.egyptiantheatrecompany.org.

UNIVERSITY OF UTAH, Department of Modern Dance, Performing Dance Company, October 24-25, 31 and     November 1, 7:30 p.m., October 30, 5:30 p.m., Hayes Christensen Theatre, Marriott Center for Dance, $12 general, $8 students, U. students free with ID, 801-581-7100, www.kingtix.com.

SB DANCE, “Cannibal, A Love Story,” Halloween for adults,October 24-25, 8 p.m., Jeanné Wagner Theatre, Rose Wagner Performing Arts Center, $17.50 general, 801-355-2787, www.arttix.org.

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