CBD resurrected its
Halloween extravaganza with Danse Macabre!kChoreographers Jill Rucci, Kate Walker & Jennifer Arellano all premiered new works. Jennifer Obeney's piece, "Dance Noir," told the story of a gritty private
eye and the trouble a dame can brew, set to the rock stylings of Muse! The evening also featured a performance by our guest
artists, Ewert & Company. Ewert & Company was celebrating its 11th season, as
well!And Artistic Director Valerie Shelton Tabor restaged audience favorite, “Not a CLUE!” -
a classic murder mystery! The reviews are in and the show was a great success!
Sidewalk Storiesexamined urban life from
several perspectives, telling their individual stories and encapsulating their collective experiences. This was be the first
ballet for the Texas Theatre, a beautifully remodeled venue that has recently gained astounding popularity with Oak Cliff
arts fans providing nightly showings of rarely seen indie films. Featuring premieres by Director Valerie Tabor to music
by The Cure; Guest choreographer Michael Mayes' "Oil & Water," music by Grace Williams; Jill S. Rucci premiered
"Walk On" to the music of Nina Simone; and feautured Guest Companies Rhythmic Souls and Epiphany Dance Arts. Jennifer Obeney premiered "A Round of Regulars," set to original music written and
performed live by Leslie Brown.
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CBD returned as performers for CityArts Festival, Fair Park, Dallas, Texas!
Jump, Jive & Jingle all the way - “Swing” into the Christmas
season with CBD's fresh look at Charles Dickens' classic tale!Putting us in the Christmas mood, the story is told through classic and current swing and
jazz music, including that of The Brian Setzer Orchestra, Judith Owen and Tommy Dorsey.Brandon McGee starred in his first season as our favorite
Bah-Hum-Bug in CBD's 5th annual production.Boogie Woogie Christmas Carol featured the restaging of an authentic 1920’s swing number, “The Big
Apple,” by Dallas Swing Dance Society’s Elaine Hewlitt & Don West.As well,
Dallas native, Jorge Fuentes returned direct from New York for his beloved role as father and faithful employee, Bob Cratchitt!
Contemporary Ballet Dallas kicked
off its 10th Anniversary Season on Friday, October 15,
2010 with Wild&Free - honoring the independent spirit of contemporary Texas artists and features
the music, dancers and choreographers that contribute to our rich artistic legacy!Meet our Guest Choreographers
Michael Mayes and Jill S. Rucci, each premiering works for CBD!
As part of the Richard R. Brettel Lecture Series - speaker, Richard Kendall, lectured
about Edgar Degas’s paintings
of dancers, specifically ballet dancers,
and CBD's performance complemented the discussion.
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