Kill the company, Save the dance
Merce Cunningham, who turned 90 in April, is shutting down his world-famous
dance company. When he dies, his company will go on a farewell tour. Then
the dancers will be given a year's pay and the Merce Cunningham Dance Company
will cease to exist.
Why break up so solidly established an ensemble? Because modern-dance troupes,
which are almost always dominated by a single choreographer, have...
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Upcoming Events
The Colorado Springs Wine Festival
Mark your calendar for the original Colorado Springs Wine Festival,
July 24 at the Colorado Springs School. This event features wines from the US,
France, Spain, Italy, South America, Australia & New Zealand and benefits the
Dance Theatre and The Bob Telmosse' Foundation.
Dance, Dessert & Dreams
Dance Theatre's support for local dancers continues at Cossitt Hall
on the Colorado College campus on 8 November 2009. Performances to be
announced.
Vail Dance Festival
The Wheeldon Company, the resident company of the festival, and Miami City
Ballet perform. Go to
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more information. CSDT is not affiliated with this event but provides information
on dance performances that may be of interest to our audience.
