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Relay Dance Collective Season II: "Beginnings"
"Relay Dance Collective emitted prettiness, humor, and melodrama ... Its classic jazz, ballet, and modern roots made this troupe stand out." - Seattle Dances
Now in its second season, Relay Dance Collective presents a sophisticated evening of new and repertory works inspired by our roots, where we come from as a company. From our heritage as dancers growing up in Seattle, RDC revisits Mary Kay Bisignano Vadino's contemporary marvel: "Surviving the Undertow" as well as "Momento," a jazzy romp through the music of George Gershwin by SuzAnne Duckworth, co-founder of Spectrum Dance Theater. Leading dance graduate and Chamber Dance Company performer from the University of Washington, Cheryl Delostrinos, sets a new piece on RDC featuring three couples. Several of the RDC co-directors will present new work, including an exciting exploration of partnering in a duet by Tess Wendel and a lush, sweeping tribute to the challenges and power of love called "The First" by Austin Sexton. Gabrielle Nomura brings actors, dancers and live music together with her piece "Farewell Shikata ga nai," made possible by The Japanese American Citizens League and Seattle's Office of Arts & Culture.
Featuring a cast of 30 performers, RDC continues its reputation for bringing innovation through tradition, and a mix of the best dance traditions told in new ways.
"Beginnings" will feature a guest appearance by 3rd Shift Dance and Seattle Kokon Taiko.
IMPORTANT: The performance is located at Theatre4 on the Seattle Center campus (fourth/top floor of The Armory building, formerly called The Center House).
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ABOUT THE CHOREOGRAPHERS
Cheryl Delostrinos
Cheryl is a 2012 graduate of the University of Washington's dance program and a winner of the Evelyn H. Green Endowed Scholarship for artistic merit and promise. She participated in the summer intensive programs of the Doug Varone and Dancers at SUNY Purchase, American Dance Festival, Alvin Ailey American Dance Theatre, Alonzo King's LINES Ballet, Pacific Northwest Ballet and American Ballet Theatre among others. Cheryl was a member of SD Prism 2 (2009-10) and was a guest dancer in Charles O. Anderson/Dance Theatre X's performance of World Headquarters in Seattle (2010).
May Kay Bisignano-Vadino
Mary Kay holds a Bachelors Degree in Dance from Western Michigan University and a Masters Degree in Choreography and Performance from U.C.L.A. She was recognized by the L.A. Arts Council for her choreography. Her professional dance experience began at The Chicago Dance Medium and inspired her toward a career of choreographing and teaching. As an independent choreographer in Seattle in the 90's, her work was featured at New City Theater, On the Boards, Allegro Dance Festival, Arts Edge Dance Festival and Bumbershoot. Her work has also been performed in Chicago, Denver and Los Angeles.
SuzAnne Duckworth
SuzAnne co-founded Spectrum Dance Theater in 1982 and has been teaching at the school for almost 40 years. Her contributions as a board member, dancer, and choreographer helped define the style and direction of the company's early years.
Gabrielle Nomura
Gabrielle has performed with The Heavenly Spies Cabaret, Bellingham Repertory Dance, Contemporary Jazz Dance Project Seattle and in the international dance festival Chop Shop: Bodies of Work. This past year, she also appeared in a music video and a Honda commercial. She is excited to present two works for "Beginnings."
Austin Sexon
Austin co-directs RDC and is also a company member of 3rd Shift Dance. She has performed at Velocity Dance Center, as part of the Arts Crush Festival, and most recently, at Seattle Art Museum's "ReMixed." Austin is also a faculty member at Spectrum Dance Theater and has been instrumental in RDC's community outreach program.
Tess Wendel
Tess danced at at Skidmore College, where she earned her degree in chemistry. In addition to performance and choreography, Tess has experience as an arts and nonprofit administrator and technical theater specialist. She leads all of RDC's development, including events, multimedia and promotional videos. Tess is an avid mover, climber and hiker.
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LocationTheatre Puget Sound's THEATRE4 (Fourth/top Floor of Seattle Center Armory) (View)
305 Harrison St
Seattle, WA 98109
United States
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