STG Hosts 2nd Annual GLOBAL DANCE PARTY 12/3

Seattle Theatre Group (STG) presents GLOBAL DANCE PARTY on Friday, December 3, 2010 at The Moore Theatre at 7:30pm. GLOBAL DANCE PARTY is a high-energy performance of cultural and contemporary dance with music from around the globe. The performance features Northwest young performers in a collaborative cultural community engagement. Celebrate the rich cultural traditions and artistic talent found in the Northwest - Think Global, Dance Local!

Back by popular demand, see cutting edge hip hop piece "Mad Lab," choreographed by Napoleon & Tabitha D'Umo (choreographers and judges of FOX's So You Think You Can Dance). And stunning "tiny+rage=love," by local choreographer Amy O'Neal performed by long-time DANCE This performer, Alex Jackson on a 4' x 4' stage. Both pieces premiered this past summer during STG's DANCE This performance.

"Alex Jackson's solo performance blew audiences away last summer! So much so, we had to bring it back," said Vicky Lee, STG's Director of Education and Community Programs. "Jackson has been performing in DANCE This for 12 years; it's been a joy to see him grow into a breathtaking professional dancer and this piece really showcases his amazing talent."

Performers include:
NW Junior Pipe Band (Scottish Pipers)
Seattle Highland Dancing Association (Scottish Dancers)
NW Tap Connection (Tap)
Pacific NW Drumline (Percussion)
Te Fare O Tamatoa (Tahitian Dance & Drum)
Vicious Puppies (B-boy Dance Crew)
Alex Jackson (Contemporary Solo by Amy O'Neal)
Auditioned Dancers (Napoleon & Tabitha D'Umo hip hop)

"We're really excited to feature two cultural groups new cultural groups - The Seattle Highland dancers are hard to capture in the summer as they are busy performing at the Scottish Highland Games," said Liz Young, STG's Education and Community Partnerships Manager. "Te Fare O Tamatoa is a Tahitian dance and drumming group that is so lively and passionate. We're thrilled both to bring both groups to our stage."

In the vain of STG's DANCE This and More Music at The Moore, GLOBAL DANCE PARTY ends with a bang! Audiences of all ages will enjoy seeing the diverse artistic talent of the Pacific Northwest blended in a cross-cultural collaborative finale piece choreographed by Amy O'Neal. Never can the talent of these young artists be more prevalent than when they are all on one stage sharing movement and music at the same time.

Tickets: Ticket are on sale now and are $10.00. To purchase tickets online visit www.stgpresents.org, by phone at (877) 784-4849, in person at The Paramount Theatre box office, Monday through Friday 10:00am-6:00pm and The Paramount and Moore Theatre venue kiosks, 24-hours a day, 7-days a week, powered by Tickets.com. Group sales are available through STG's Group Sales Hotline at (206)315-8054. The Moore Theatre is located at 1932 2nd Ave. in downtown Seattle.

Family Workshop:
December 4, 2010
10am - NOON
The Moore Theatre
$6.00/person
Register with LizY@STGpresents.org

Discover cultural and contemporary dance styles in this unique family workshop. Split into three parts, the workshop will bring your family on an adventure exploring the rhythms and movement of Scottish Highland dancing, hip hop and tap dance styles. No experience required, recommended for ages 5 and up.

Taught by STG teaching artists from GLOBAL DANCE PARTY.
About STG: STG is the 501 (c)(3) non-profit arts organization that operates the historic Paramount and Moore Theatres in Seattle, Washington. Our mission is to make diverse performing arts and education an integral part of our region's cultural identity while keeping these two landmark venues alive and vibrant. STG presents a range of performances from Broadway, off-Broadway, dance and jazz to comedy, concerts of all genres, speakers and family shows - at both historic theatres in Seattle and venues throughout the Puget Sound and Portland, Oregon.

Based off Pollstar 2010 Mid-Year Worldwide Ticket Sales, STG was ranked #43 of the Top 100 promoters and The Paramount (ranked #12) and The Moore (ranked #44) were placed very well among the Top 100 Theatre Venues.

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