Sonoma State University Theatre Arts & Dance Department Presents 2012 Spring Dance Concert, 4/20-4/28

Highlighted by professional choreography by Kristen Daley, Nancy Lyons, Scott Wells and Christine Cali, featuring new music by Jesse Olsen Bay and showcasing 30 dancers - the 2012 Spring Dance Concert will feature four contemporary, physical, athletic and humorous dance works as it explores the pleasure of dance; rituals and desire; human connections; and the technological state of being.

"Moe's Art," By Scott Wells and featuring music from Mozart, Smashing Pumpkins and "Amadeus," this dance piece explores speech and deconstruction.

"Kindle a Home Fire" By Nancy Lyons. Working with a collage of contemporary accordion music, cello and traditional Balinese chanting, "Kindle a Home Fire" explores ritual in our lives.

"face to FACE" By Kristen Daley and featuring new music by Jesse Olsen Bay.

"C.O.M.A." By Christine Cali. This dance work examines the current technological phenomenon.

April 20 to April 28, 2012
7:30 p.m. Fridays, April 20 & April 27
7:30 p.m. Saturdays, April 21 & April 28
2 p.m. Sunday, April 22 - A performance in honor of musician Tony d'Anna.
7:30 p.m. Tuesday, April 24
6:30 p.m. Thursday, April 26

SPECIAL EVENTS:
Faculty / Staff Night: 6:30 p.m. Thursday, April 26
Sonoma State University Faculty and Staff admitted free to this performance. A pre-show talk begins at 5 p.m. Snacks, wine and soft drinks will be available for purchase in the lobby at 5:30 p.m.

LOCATION: Sonoma State University, Evert B. Person Theatre
1801 E. Cotati Ave., Rohnert Park, CA 94928
Evert B. Person Theatre is accessed through the main entrance to Sonoma State University

PARKING: After entering the main entrance of Sonoma State University, turn right. Use LOT E to the left. Walk from the main parking lot using the ramp to the theater which is to the left of the parking lot. Parking permits are required for all cars during posted hours Monday through Friday. Permits may be purchased daily from the vending machines located at the entrance to the general parking lots. Daily parking fee is $2.50. Visitor parking is only permitted in lots marked as ‘Non-Reserved.’

TICKETS: $9 to $16 / Sonoma State University students FREE for all performances
$9 students and seniors; $14 Sonoma State University faculty and staff; $16 general admission
Pre-order and ticket reservations can be made through the box office at (707) 664-2353.
Online sales at http://www.sonoma.edu/performingarts/theatre/nowplaying.shtml
Tickets also sold at the door at Evert B. Person Theatre one hour prior to curtain.
Snacks, wine and soft drinks available for purchase in the lobby at 5:30 p.m.

BOX OFFICE: 707-664-2353
School of Performing Arts Box Office
Hours: Monday thru Friday 12 to 3 p.m. at Ives Hall on SSU Campus.

WEB SITE: http://www.sonoma.edu/performingarts/theatre/nowplaying.shtml

SCOTT WELLS: A critically acclaimed and award-winning choreographer, Scott Wells directs Scott Wells & Dancers, based in San Francisco. In 1981, Scott Wells discovered the pleasure of contact improvisation shortly after becoming obsessed with the struggles of modern dance. He stuck with both and currently directs a company in San Francisco and tours annually to Europe. Wells has created works for skateboarders, boxers and recently choreographed "West Side Story." In 2005 and 2010, Scott Wells received the Izzie for Outstanding Choreography. In addition, he was selected by Dance Magazine as “one of the 25 To Watch” was honored with the 2009 Isadora Duncan Award for Outstanding Choreography.

CHRISTINE CALI: Christine Cali describes herself as an artist, teacher, performer, practitioner and collaborator. She directs Cali & Co. dance, based in San Francisco and has taught and performed nationally and internationally. Locally, Christine has taught at ODC Dance Commons, LINES Ballet, The SF Conservatory of Dance among others. She has performed with the Joe Goode Dance Group and was a featured artist at ODC Theater. She has taught master classes around the S.F. Bay Area including The Branson School in Marin County. She was invited to perform in The Seoul International Improvisation Dance Festival (07'/08') and choreographed for the annual SaengSaeng Festival (07') and performed site-specific improvised works with fellow dance artist, Jun gi Kim. Cali received the Choreography Award of Excellence at Vision Series in 1999. In January, 2011 Cali was named in the Theatre Bay Area article "Women on the Way: 10 Years of Ushering Women Into the Spotlight."

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