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Show Friday, November 9, 1990 r f l ? I I ' " ; " - ' f r ' f. pf - Two dance events are on campus this week - - f K: I 1 ! " fv l - - - ; 1 ,.v niKsi. : ;' ' ' mm. M- ! J? 1 '' This coming week brings two important modern dance events to the University of Utah. One will unite some of the brightest dance talents Utah has ever seen, while the other brings us some of the brightest talents the nation has ever seen. The Modern Dance Department, one of the smaller departments on campus, also happens to be one of the best in the nation. The 1990 edition of Barron's 300 Best Buys in College Education calls it one of the "star divisions." U. professor of modern dance, Loa Mangleson-Clawsohas just research project completed a two-yethat chronicles the evolution of the modern dance at the U., and will culminate with the premier of a film Ladies in Dance: A Half Century of Modern Dance at the University of Utah, a produced, n ar ry and choreographed by Clawson, with Brian Patrick photographing, editing and For the first time the nine women who are credited with building the Modern Dance Department will perform on stage together in the Marriott Center for Dance Nov. and Nov. in Ranging ages from 37 15-1- 7. 8-- 'ladies of dance' are Dr. to 79, the Elizabeth Hayes, professor emerita; Clawson, Joan Woodbury, Shirley Ririe, all full professors; Anne Riordan, associate professor; Donna White and Abby Fiat, adjunct associate professors; i f i .' 1 W Susan McLain-Smit- adjunct assistant professor; and Phyllis Haskell, associate professor and chair h, of the department. The 'ladies' will perform a dance created by Clawson specifically for this occasion. The research project was prompted by the move of the Modern Dance and ? j a) Ballet Departments' from the old dance building. The old dance building is an that had been condemned, to the Mariott Center for . state-of-the-a- rt Dance. "I wanted to record and document the work and dedication that went into building the department and contributed to the growth of modern dance education," Clawson said in a press statement. She went on to say that five of the women tell their story in the film, each discussing her time period and choreographing philosophy, but it is secondary that they are dancers. "We wanted to do a film about the none-the-le- ss women, their individual personalities, their particular human spirit, camaraderie and support of each other through the years," view of your :ng. inner style. .After all, clothing still makes the man or Clawson said. "Ladies of Dance" is part of the Performing Dance Company's opening concert. In addition to the screening and performance by the nine women, the 17 member PDC will perform Lynne Wimmer's "Tehillim," Phyllis Haskell's "In Passing," and a new untitled work by Joan Woodbury. Contact the Department at Modern 581-732- 7 uess, 69, and white cotton embellished tee, tfpoo. "Season of the Arts" series, the internationally renowned Cleo Robinson Parker Dance Ensemble brings their art to Kingsbury Hall. For almost 20 years this highly diverse company has been fusing emotional power, outstanding technique, and versatility to create a dance language that transcends all cultural, class and age boundaries, and communicates the human experience with skill, grace and passion. Additionally, many of the company's routines reflect the techniques and styles of some of our nations most respected modern dance pioneers. The majority of the company's repertory has been created by Artistic Director Cleo Parker Robinson, who is recognized as one of our nation's foremost choreographers, and continues to serve on the National Endowment for the Arts' panels for Dance, Expansion Arts, and Inter-Artas well as many other national boards and programs. Robinson started her company in 1971, as a dream. She had been working as Dance Director of the Model Cities Cultural Center, and resolved to create her own s, dance repertory professional ensemble that could compete in technique and artistry with any company in the country. Within six months, the dream was reality, and the Cleo Parker Robinson Dance Ensamble was bom. Like many others in the dance world, Robinson's mission is to teach. She has remained firm in her belief that the arts are the common denominator of all people, and so must be made accessible to all. ASUU, together with KRCL 91 FM and the Repertory Dance Theatre have done their best to make the art of the Cleo Robinson Parker Dance Ensemble accessible for the U. Tickets for the Nov. 14 dance concert are available at all SmithTix outlets and at Kingsbury Hall for $5 for students and faculty with university I.D. Steven Miller 51 Young MenJRS. Ballet West presents the romantic masterpiece a story of love, heartbreak and forgiveness. Giselle Tl I 1420 Foothill Boulevard in the FOOTHILL VILLAGE; in Provo at 1221 South University Avenue in the Shop Monday through Saturday 10-- 9. Dance for show times and ticket prices. dance The second concert this week happens on Nov. 14, at 8 p.m. in Kingsbury Hall. For one night only, as part of ASUU's featured: His Brand X jean, $75, and denim shirt. I 1 The Daily L'tah Chronicle - Page Nine Save on Giselle with a mini-seaso- n including the Nutcracket package 524-833- 3. |
