Miami Artists For Hope-Katrina Benefit at Gleason Theater

MIAMI CONTEMPORARY DANCE COMPANY PRESENTS

MIAMI ARTISTS FOR HOPE

A PERFORMANCE TO BENEFIT HURRICANE KATRINA VICTIMS

MIAMI BEACH, FL

, presented by Miami Contemporary Dance Company and conceived by Artistic Director Ray Sullivan, includes performances by several South Florida artists featuring the Florida Grand Opera; the New World Symphony, America's Orchestral Academy; and the Miami Contemporary Dance Company. Other artists will be announced.

Miami Artists for Hope

Miami Contemporary Dance Company will perform a preview section of Sullivan's new choreographic work Asiasong On Our Soil, a choreographic response to Asia's tsunami disaster and the recent tragedy on the US Gulf Coast; the Florida Grand Opera will be performing the 3rd act of Giacomo Puccini's La Bohème; and Igor Stravinsky's Octet will be performed by the New World Symphony, America's Orchestral Academy.

"The magic of this event comes from the performers giving of that which is most valuable to them, their art forms, in the hope of assisting people in need.", said MCDC Artistic Director Ray Sullivan.

 

All of the organizations and performers have donated their services for the cause! The goal is to raise $100,000 or more, for relief efforts in the devastated region. The proceeds from the event will benefit the American Red Cross and the Southern Arts Federation Hurricane Katrina Relief Fund.  These two organizations were chosen because of the urgent need for immediate life-sustaining assistance and longer-term infrastructure reconstruction. Proceeds will be divided 50% to each organization.

"The Miami-Dade arts community has shown enormous support for the victims of this tragedy, collecting supplies, sending contributions and organizing fundraising activities for Hurricane Katrina relief." Affirmed Rosa Sugrañes, Chairman of the Miami-Dade County Cultural Affairs Council. "It is wonderful that cultural organizations like the Florida Grand Opera, the Miami Contemporary Dance Company and the New World Symphony are joining forces for this cause."

 

Miami Contemporary Dance Company will be rehearsing during the next two weeks at its studio space located at 1919 Purdy Avenue on Miami Beach. Email Lizbaum@gmail.com or call 305-538-2988 (Media Only) for a live peek into the rehearsal process or to set up an interview with Ray Sullivan.

 

Now celebrating its sixth year, Miami Contemporary Dance Company is a nonprofit organization dedicated to bringing high quality contemporary dance to the stage from around the world and committed to offering professional dance education through its school. MCDC's programs are made possible with the support of our sponsors: Celestial Society members, Miami Beach Cultural Arts Council, Miami Beach Commissioners and Mayor, Miami-Dade County Department of Cultural Affairs, Cultural Affairs Council, Miami-Dade Board of County Commissioners and Mayor.

is presented by Miami Contemporary Dance Company. Performance times are Friday, September 30, 2005 at 8:00PM. Ticket prices are $20, $50, and $100. The proceeds from the event will benefit the American Red Cross and the Southern Arts Federation Hurricane Katrina Relief Fund. Tickets may be purchased at all Ticketmaster Outlets and charged by telephone through Ticketmaster by calling (305) 358-5885 in Dade, (954) 523-3309 in Broward, and (561) 966-3309 in Palm Beach. Tickets may be purchased on-line at www.ticketmaster.com. Tickets are also available at the Gleason Theater Box Office, located at 1700 Washington Avenue, in the heart of beautiful Miami Beach. For general Theater information, call the Gleason Hotline at (305) 673-7300 or visit our Web site at www.gleasontheater.com. 

Miami Artists for Hope: A Performance to Benefit Hurricane Katrina Victims

- The gift of dance, music, and operatic voices become the gifts of giving back as local artists come together to use their talents to raise money for the victims of Hurricane Katrina. Join us at the Jackie Gleason Theater on Friday, September 30, 2005 at 8:00PM as the Miami Contemporary Dance Company presents Miami Artists for Hope: A Performance to Benefit the Hurricane Katrina Victims. Proceeds from the event will benefit the American Red Cross and the Southern Arts Federation Hurricane Katrina Relief Fund.

South Florida Artists Come Together to raise Funds for Hurricane Relief

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