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DanceAbout
The VAL DEAKIN DANCE THEATRE TRUST will be celebrating its
35th Anniversary with exciting performances at the Theatre Royal in New Plymouth on October 17, 18 and 19, 2008.
DanceAbout is all about diversity in dance!
The programme will be a mixture of classical, contemporary, character, comedy and jazz dance with new works and some of the best-loved pieces from the Dance Theatre’s extensive repertoire. The Dance Theatre is New Zealand’s second longest running Dance Company, and over the years has presented more than 100 different dance works in over 470 performances. These have ranged from small, intimate modern works to large-scale full-length classical ballets.
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In addition they have performed in hundreds of schools and theatres all over New Zealand and on television. All thanks to director Val Deakin’s talent, energy and 18 years experience overseas dancing, teaching and choreographing in England, Turkey and the USA.
"Kicking" off the programme will the Guide to the Orchestra – an uplifting work that shows all the various instruments and groups of the orchestra set to music by Benjamin Britten. The humorous choreography aided by narration, slides and props make this a great fun piece for both audience and dancers.
On the programme will be a new work to Tchaikowsky’s lovely music – a special Coral Suite to celebrate the Dance Theatre’s 35th anniversary. Also featured will be one of Deakin’s most dynamic and yet poignant pieces For Roberto.
Other favourites on the programme will be the sailor comedy romp Three Salts, the playful Dwarves’ dance from Snow White and the Mad Hatter’s Tea Party from Alice.
The programme will also contain selections from the cheerful favourite La Boutique Fantasque (the Magic Toyshop) and reprise the ever-popular, now "retro" jazz work Mill ‘n’ Round.
Tickets for this swinging and varied celebration programme are available from Ticketek and are $30 for adults, $25 for seniors and students and $20 for children (15 and under). There are also special group, family and Dance Theatre Friends discounts. We hope you will come and celebrate this CORAL ANNIVERSARY with us!
PARTY TIME !!!
We’re having a party (or two) and performances – so come and help us celebrate our 35th Birthday!
The Val Deakin Dance Theatre will turn 35 this year – phew! –
lots of dance and delights over the years, and lots to celebrate.
* * Performances to celebrate the anniversary and the Dance Theatre’s extensive repertoire will be held at the Theatre Royal (TSB Showplace) on October 18 and 19. The DanceAbout programme will contain classical, character, contemporary, comedy and jazz dance will include several favourites from past programmes and a new Coral Suite choreographed by Val Deakin to mark the occasion. Tickets are $30 for adults, $25 for seniors/students and $20 for children. Tickets will be available from Ticketek closer to the performance dates. There will also be a special performance for schools and resthomes on Friday, October 17 at 10 am.
* * There will be a Cocktails and Tea Party on the new outside deck/bar, Bellalina, at the Nice Hotel and Bistro on Sunday, October 26 from 3 – 5 pm. There will be drinks, nibbles and terrific singing by Anna Brown accompanied by Chris Gimlett all for only $35! Ring to 7535357 or 758 3375 asap to get a ticket for this event and not miss out.
We do hope that you will be able to join with us to celebrate this terrific occasion and celebrate the birthday of New Zealand’s second longest established dance company!
Many thanks, Val Deakin & Jane Roseman
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