DanceCo Preps for Opening of EXPECTATION STATION

DanceCo presents its dynamic new production Expectation Station next week, October 17-22 at the Avalon Theater (home of In the Heart of the Beast Puppet and Mask Theatre) 1500 East Lake Street, Minneapolis.

Featuring live music from the Roe Family Singers and "Engineer" Paul Howe with performers including theatre artist Rebecca Surmont, dancers Heather Cadigan-Brockman, Benjamin Johnson, Brittany Keefe, Jennifer Pray, Stephen Schroeder and Brian Sostek. Find their bios at DanceCo.com. Most of our performers and musicians are parents themselves, we know how to entertain kids and families - come see for yourself the magic that is Expectation Station!

"This production has a seasoned team of artists and musicians who are all working hard to make Expectation Station a very special show," said Artistic Director Matthew Keefe. "They're inspired. Watching them work in the studio has been a thrill, I can't wait to show the public what we have created!"

All tickets are $10, ages 2 and under get free lap passes! Ten daytime, matinee and evening performances October 17-22: Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday - 10 am, Friday - 10 am / 7pm, Saturday -10am / 2pm / 7pm, Sunday - 12pm and 2pm.

Tickets are on sale now! Online at DanceCoMN.com, or at the Avalon Theater box office 45 minutes prior to curtain. Free parking is available behind the venue.

A 20-minute pre-show workshop will teach kids 3-12 years some train-themed movement that will be used in audience participation sections of the show. It will be an experience the kiddos will love! The show will run one hour and include dance, live music, puppetry and lots of trains!

DanceCo is a professional performance company creating original dance narratives for young audiences and their families.