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La Vie Boheme A BOHEMIAN BALLET IS BREWING… AROVA Contemporary Ballet will close the season with a dazzling original event that transports audiences to Paris, France and the high-kicking, freewheeling world of the infamous Moulin Rouge club. The three year-old company shows-off its bohemian side with “La Vie Boheme” in performance March 5th – 7th at the Virginia Samford Theatre. Experience a night in Paris with six new and favorite dance works by local as well as internationally renowned dance creators. Some of the dance group’s seductive new offering pays homage to Baz Luhrmann’s acclaimed 2001 motion picture “Moulin Rouge.” Similar to the romantic musical-drama, AROVA’s production includes epic romance, daring choreography and a transcendent mix of music styles. The opening-night audience will enjoy “An Evening in Paris” pre-show party from 6:30pm – 7:30pm featuring complimentary wine, art installation and trunk show display featuring fashions from French designers. A post-show discussion will occur after the matinee on Sunday, March 7th.
AROVA's opportunity to champion aspiring contemporary choreographers, ages 18 - 35, and support the creation of new works. AROVA invites input from Web users for this competition. From now through September you will see rehearsal videos and interviews with the choreographers, and gain an insiders view of the artist's creative process. Feel free to leave comments and questions for the choreographers. The aspiring choreographers will have their new works professionally produced during our competition, and gain sought-after exposure to other dance professionals, critics, granting agencies and the artistic staff of other arts organizations. The audience vote will account for 25% of the total vote. So don't forget your tickets....or your cell phone for this event! Cell phone users will be invited to text their preferences during intermission. The winner will receive $500 and a contract to choreograph for AROVA in 2010. Second prize is $200 and an audience choice award is $100. This exciting evening of new works will include debut choreography from guest judge and Emmy Award-winning choreographer Thor Sutowski. David Keener, current Chair of the Alabama School of Fine Arts Dance Department, will also participate as a judge.
March 6-8, 2009 with Musical Guest... Plus... pre-show art reception and live art installation PLUS the Birmingham Debut of "Goldberg Variations" International guest choreographer Kennet Oberly describes his multi-media ballet "Goldberg Variations" as the live "distillation of the creative process," and leaves us to question if the origin of creativity derives from man or from something more divine... A different artist will paint each night of the event! Friday, March 6: Tres Taylor Saturday, March 7: Thomas Andrew All Performances held at the Virginia Samford Theatre (at Caldwell Park) 1116 26th Street So. | Birmingham, AL | 35205-2414
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TRES TAYLOR THOMAS ANDREW ATHLONE CLARKE |
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