Wednesday, April 21, 2010

HAT Co Pearl Dancers - Inspired by Vincent Dance Theater

We have been given free tickets to see Vincent Dance Theatre (see video below) on Saturday, May 1 at the Byham Theater downtown. Please let Linda Addlespurger know this Saturday if you will be coming with us. Thanks to Tickets for Kids and the Pittsburgh Dance Council for providing HAT Co Pearl Dancers with this opportunity!

"Pulling together movement, text, choreography, theatre, live music and a strong visual sense of place, VDT’s rollercoaster productions challenge conventional values in dance and gender politics."


Saturday, April 17, 2010

HAT Co Pearl Dancers - Inspired by Netherlands Dance Theater

Netherlands Dance Theater (NDT) was established in 1959 by a group of 18 members who broke away from the traditionally orientated Het Nederlands Ballet company. Dedicated to bridging the gap between modern dance and classical ballet, the new group quickly forged a reputation as one of the most innovative and exciting dance groups in Europe. Here are two pieces by choreographer, Jiří Kylian.



Wednesday, April 14, 2010

Beijing Guitar Duo this Saturday - FREE Tickets

Beijing Guitar Duo  
Meng Su and Wang Yameng
Saturday April 17, 2010 at 8:00 pm
PNC Recital Hall, Duquesne University

The Beijing Guitar Duo hails from China, but they studied in America with a Cuban guitar legend, play Brazilian music, and recently made their New York debut. The duo, comprised of Meng Su and Yameng Wang, performs live at Duquesne University's PNC Recital Hall this coming Saturday. Hope Academy students and their families are invited to attend FREE. Please email Michael Chapman to let him know how many tickets you would like and they will be left for you at the door. 


Saturday, April 10, 2010

HAT Co Pearl Dancers - Inspired by Pina Bausch



Pina Bausch was a German choreographer who combined potent drama and dreamlike movement to create a powerful form of dance theater. Her work influenced generations of dance-makers. The music in these videos is from Henry Purcell's The Fairy Queen, "O, Let Me Weep."

Bombtrack - Spring Music Festival Video

 Fifth grade students, Ethan and Owen, and their teacher, Devin Flynt, perform "Bombtrack," at Hope Academy's 2010 Spring Music Festival.