Joanie Smith News

This exciting weekend of dance includes three world premieres: Burning Air, a solo by Joanie Smith about the Great Hinckley Fire of 1894; Pat A Cake, which brings the extraordinary Laura Selle Virtucio and Megan McClellan together in a humorous and slap-unhappy duet; and a daring new work by Eddie Oroyan that tests physical limits for himself and fellow company members.

Same Planet Different World Dance Theatre (SPDW) offers a program of diverse choreographic voices, including a world premiere, March 10-12, 2011 at The Dance Center of Columbia College Chicago, 1306 S. Michigan Ave., Chicago.

This exciting weekend of dance includes three world premieres: Burning Air, a solo by Joanie Smith about the Great Hinckley Fire of 1894; Pat A Cake, which brings the extraordinary Laura Selle Virtucio and Megan McClellan together in a humorous and slap-unhappy duet; and a daring new work by Eddie Oroyan that tests physical limits for himself and fellow company members.

Same Planet Different World Dance Theatre (SPDW) offers a program of diverse choreographic voices, including a world premiere, March 10-12, 2011 at The Dance Center of Columbia College Chicago, 1306 S. Michigan Ave., Chicago.

The Dance Center of Columbia College Chicago has added a co-presentation with the College's Theater Department to conclude its 2010-11 season: the U.S. premiere of Told by the Wind by The Llanarth Group from Wales May 20 and 21.

Minnesota's dance community will gather Tuesday, September 14, 2010, for an evening of award-winning performances and celebration to honor outstanding achievements in dance for 2009/10. The 6th annual SAGE Awards for Dance will recognize artists whose work represents a variety of forms and styles, transcends expectations and reflects our times. Mary Ellen Childs, a past SAGE recipient, will host this year's gala event at the Southern Theater.

Shapiro & Smith Dance is known for performing tales of beauty and biting wit. Dancing with breathtaking physicality and emotional depth, the company has earned an international reputation for virtuosity, substance and pure abandon. This exciting weekend of dance delves into relationships or lack of a relationship between women and men.

Shapiro & Smith Dance is known for performing tales of beauty and biting wit. Dancing with breathtaking physicality and emotional depth, the company has earned an international reputation for virtuosity, substance and pure abandon. This exciting weekend of dance delves into relationships or lack of a relationship between women and men.

Shapiro & Smith Dance is known for performing tales of beauty and biting wit. Dancing with breathtaking physicality and emotional depth, the company has earned an international reputation for virtuosity, substance and pure abandon. This exciting weekend of dance delves into relationships or lack of a relationship between women and men.

Dancing with breathtaking physicality and emotional depth, Shapiro & Smith Dance has earned an international reputation for virtuosity, substance and pure abandon. This exciting night of dance includes the world premieres of Medea Medea, a serio-comic rewriting of the Greek tragedy featuring the women of the company and guest artist Ananya Chatterjea; and De Bona Religione, a trio for three men by Eddie Oroyan, as part of Shapiro & Smith's mentor project

Dancing with breathtaking physicality and emotional depth, Shapiro & Smith Dance has earned an international reputation for virtuosity, substance and pure abandon. This exciting night of dance includes the world premieres of Medea Medea, a serio-comic rewriting of the Greek tragedy featuring the women of the company and guest artist Ananya Chatterjea; and De Bona Religione, a trio for three men by Eddie Oroyan, as part of Shapiro & Smith's mentor project. Two company favorites round out the evening, including A Moment Before (which premiered at the Southern in 2000), and a special performance featuring guest artist Carl Flink in the 20th anniversary remount of To Have and To Hold.

Dancing with breathtaking physicality and emotional depth, Shapiro & Smith Dance has earned an international reputation for virtuosity, substance and pure abandon. This exciting night of dance includes the world premieres of Medea Medea, a serio-comic rewriting of the Greek tragedy featuring the women of the company and guest artist Ananya Chatterjea; and De Bona Religione, a trio for three men by Eddie Oroyan, as part of Shapiro & Smith's mentor project

Dancing with breathtaking physicality and emotional depth, Shapiro & Smith Dance has earned an international reputation for virtuosity, substance and pure abandon. This exciting night of dance includes the world premieres of Medea Medea, a serio-comic rewriting of the Greek tragedy featuring the women of the company and guest artist Ananya Chatterjea; and De Bona Religione, a trio for three men by Eddie Oroyan, as part of Shapiro & Smith's mentor project. Two company favorites round out the evening, including A Moment Before (which premiered at the Southern in 2000), and a special performance featuring guest artist Carl Flink in the 20th anniversary remount of To Have and To Hold.

Dancing with breathtaking physicality and emotional depth, Shapiro & Smith Dance has earned an international reputation for virtuosity, substance and pure abandon. This exciting night of dance includes the world premieres of Medea Medea, a serio-comic rewriting of the Greek tragedy featuring the women of the company and guest artist Ananya Chatterjea; and De Bona Religione, a trio for three men by Eddie Oroyan, as part of Shapiro & Smith's mentor project. Two company favorites round out the evening, including A Moment Before (which premiered at the Southern in 2000), and a special performance featuring guest artist Carl Flink in the 20th anniversary remount of To Have and To Hold.