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Show C-5 The Park Record Wed/Thurs/Fri, January 5-7, 2005 Line 1 brings excitement to Ecdes ed troupe of musicians, dancers, new definition to the word flexible. singers, aerial acrobats and gymnasts Samuel Alvarez ~ originally from from Montreal, making their debut in Austin, Texas, now a Montreal resident the United Slates. Director and chore- - is amazing to watch as he climbs ographer Debra Brown is a 20-year vet- silky fabric panels, wrapping himself in eran of Cirque de Solei! and has fragile knots and hanging hands-free, instilled the same color, excitement and 20 feet above the stage. He is joined by By KAT JAMES gravity-defying feats into this new Choinere and dancer/gymnast Barbara group. Requesens on each side of the stage, Of the Record staff climbing two other snake-like curtains The music, composed by performWhen was the last time you saw a rock guitarist playing a screaming lead ers back-flipping guitarist Dominic - twisting, sliding, unwinding - to the line while simultaneously performing Dagenais, upside-down, bungie-hang- beat of the music. Another musical treat was a quartet back Hips on a trampoline? This, and ing guitarist Wesley Louissaint and much more, was exactly what the audi- vocalist Sara Rcnclik, is part rock, part of gymnastic, hip-hopping female ences witnessed last Thursday and ethnic, with lyrics in English, French dancers, one • of whom is only 19, perFriday evenings, when Line 1 per- and Creole. It's as provocative and sen- forming near-mirror-perfect routines in sual as the highly athletic dance moves their bell-bottom jeans, basketball formed at the Iiccles Center. Line 1 is a young, energetic, talent- of contortionist Laurence Choinere, a shoes and hanging red suspenders. diminutive young woman who gives When not performing with Line 1, the Performers amaze crowd with musical and physical feats group is known as Studio A. C)ther routines included group trampoline maneuvers, trapeze artistry, high-sleppin' tap-dancing, head spinning (literally), and the finale - an aerial hoop performance by Alvarez and Choinere. The duo gyrated above, below and inside the three-fool diameter hoop with precise moves, grace and strength - not to mention total trust. Their coordination and timing could be described as high-altitude ice dancing. It was a visual feast not soon forgotten. The Friday night New Year's Eve performance, ending with a celebratory, symbolic "countdown" at 9:45 p.m., was a perfect way to ring in 2005. 1 hope it's a very good year for Line 1. Lacey Heward brings vocal talents to the stage • Continued from C-1 athletes everywhere. "The hard pan for us is being legitimate in the eyes of people," said Waddcll aboul disabled athletes. "We have to be able to do a range of things well." Participating in sports like skiing where fewer people view even the toplevel non-disabled competitions like the World Cup - disabled athletes often have an extremely hard time competing professionally in their sports due to a lack of consistent sponsorship. That means, explained Waddell, lhat athletes have to be able to branch off into other areas to succeed. "The hope is two-fold," said Waddell. "If we're going to gain sponsorship for Lacey. we need to give sponsors some added benefit... the music and the skiing is the combination" Thus, music will hopefully open up some new sponsorship avenues for Heward in her skiing, and simultaneously help her raise some of the money she needs to help keep competing and singing. At the same time. Waddell and Heward hope she can help gain some exposure for others who often labor in the relative anonymity of disabled sports. It's an opportunity, they said, for helping bring a whole group of athletes to the world. "It's an opportunity to see us," said Waddell. "Disabled athletes," Waddeft said "in a way, are much more representative of the general public than professional athletes" And disabled athletes he noted, are almost always happy to be a role model, IO talk lo people and share their THEATRE SERVICE REDSTONE 8 CINEMAS 6030 N MARKET SUITE 120 PARK CITY, UT (435)575-0221 Now Playing! Wh.it \-, a hero? JOAN VANDERWEST/ROSSM1LLER PHOTOGRAPHY Heward, shown here racing at Park City Mountain Resort, participated in the 2002 Paralympic games in Park City and earned the 2003 World Cup overall title for her skiing prowess. Friday, she will be singing to help support her skiing and disabled sports in general. stories than so many other professional athletes. Additionally, disabled athletes seem much more real and much more normal to people than the hyper-talented athletic marvels that populate much of professional sport. And there are few more notable stories of overcoming adversity than those from the disabled sporting community, he noted. Waddell hopes HewardV concert will provide some exposure for the group. "It's an avenue where they can make an impression," he said. At die same time, the concert will give Heward a chance to show her talent to the public, presenting her simple, melodic, Jewel-like songs in an intimate setting. Waddell noted that the gallery space, sound equipment, catering, refreshments and filming equipment are all being donated by generous parties. The event is a chance, said MOUNTAIN TOWN STAGES PRESENTS ^ , Waddell, to help Heward, gain exposure for disabled athletics and see an upcoming singer's concert in a small venue. "It's just a matter of presenting Lacey to the public," he said. Admission to the concert is S20 a/td includes food and drink. The Terzian Gallery is located at 309 Main St/vet just above The Eating Establishment. For more information, call Chris Waddell at 940-0050. '-..- i-. -]-.-.-. J <t~- h 1 - - • ; ! - h*1ln ! . - • • .-J-. '-\ Afterschool programs Park City Performing Arts Foundation Presents Intimate Concerts at The Egyptian Theatre in Park City A.J. Croce Friday, January 7th 8PM. M ..':.:;>•• s . - ^ / V v , •'.f • Golden Globe Nominated Singer MINNIE DRIVER Jaimaryl5, "Driver conies off more honest - a singer-songwriter with a genuine, organic sound. While vocal comparisons to English thrush Dido are valid, a more accurate touchstone is the early '90s work of Canada's Cowboy Junkies." - Hollywood Reporter Ihi 435-655-3114 www.ecclescenter.org Show starts at 7 : 3° p-ni. Tickets start at $15. The Ecdes Center is located at 1*750 Kearns Blvd. Tickets are $22 in advance or $27 at the door. Ticket Outlets: Online at www.mountaintownstages.com Orions Music in SLC and Park City, The Egyptian Theatre in Park City MOUNTAIN TOWN STAGES A NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATION and by calling (435) 901-SONG Ccncrously sponsored by: ! KEITH KELLEY THE COLONY THE George S. &. Dolores Dorc ECCLES CENTER Cor the Performing Arts 3m- |