PERFORMANCES-DANCE-SEPTEMBER 2014

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loveDANCEmore, “The Penguin Lady,” Natosha Washington, choreographer, Natosha has choreographed for 17 Utah dancers and crafted a piece that explores their individual and collective identities while challenging notions of beauty and acceptance, September 4-6, 8 p.m., Leona Wagner Black Box, Rose Wagner Performing Arts Center, $20 general, no babes in arms, recommended for ages 8 and up, all patrons must have a ticket regardless of age, 801-355-2787, www.arttix.org.

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:

  • September 13, Black Box Theatre, RDT, “Can you draw a dance?,” dance draw and discover the arts with dancers and friends;
  • 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,

BRIGHAM YOUNG UNIVERSITY, The Department of Dance presents, “Evidance,” September 17-20, 7:30 p.m. with a 2 p.m. matinee on September 20, de Jong Concert Hall, Harris Fine Arts Center, $8-15 general, 801-422-4322, www.byuarts.com.

ODYSSEY DANCE THEATRE, “Thriller!,” a ghoulish dance of monsters and maniacs, creeps and clowns, September 26-28, 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.

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