Lipscomb University Theatre and New York City's Group Theatre Too will present "The Nashville Choreographer's Canvas," an evening of choreography from Nashville's emerging and New York's established choreographers, Oct. 4 and 5 at 7 p.m., and Oct. 6 at 3 p.m. in Shamblin Theatre.
The evening is curated by Peter Fields, artistic director of Lipscomb's Orchesis Dance Company and Lipscomb theatre adjunct professor and award-winning choreographer Justin Boccitto. Described by Boccitto as similar to Fox TV's "So You Think You Can Dance," "The Nashville Choreographer's Canvas" will include many types of dance including tap, ballet, jazz, Cirque du Soleil-style aerial dance and Charlie Chaplin-style eccentric dance. One number will be dedicated to portraying the history of dance from the 1920's Charleston to modern hip-hop.The original "New York Choreographer's Canvas," founded and coordinated by Boccitto six years ago, is an annual event that features the works of more than 15 choreographers each year, with a hundred submissions from around the world vying for a spot in the annual show. Now Boccitto, who directed Lipscomb's production of Hairspray in 2011, wants to expand the experience to Nashville.Videos