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Announcements JFD's school performance Jazz on Foot that traces the history of jazz music from its roots in 19th Century New Orleans, to the northward migration to cities like Chicago and New York, and to the Bebop era of the 1950's, has been traveling to Montgomery County Public Schools and to Virginia through partnering organizations the Arlington Humanities Project and the Alexandria Commission. Recent performances have taken place at Kenmore Middle School and Taylor Elementary in Arlington, and Gaithersburg High School. We are seeking additional hosting schools in Alexandria. If you would like information about Jazz on Foot or other performances for your school, call 703-298-3235. Adult Dance Technique Dance with a passion! Join us for Adult Dance Technique Saturday mornings from 9:15 - 10: 45. All levels of experience are welcome. 3700 S Four Mile Run Drive, #129, Arlington VA 22206 $15
Get Involved If you would like to get involved with Jane Franklin Dance as a Board Member, volunteer, or bring Jane Franklin Dance to your school or community, please let us know. Call 703-298-3235.
Alex Short, Erika Schonemann photo by Enoch Chan
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Many places, many spaces Jane Franklin Dance is all around town in the next few weeks. Look for us at the following venues and here's what we have coming up. Bridges to Contemporary Arts Jane Franklin Dance performs for Bridges To Contemporary Arts, a program series at Arlington Arts Center that provides a space to meet and connect with art, artists, curators, critics, poets, musicians, filmmakers, collectors, art lovers, neighbors and new acquaintances. Enjoy refreshments and see a performance that combines dance, music and three dimensional artworks, merging everyday objects and unexpected relationships. Found (parts) is a site specific version of the dance company’s work that travels throughout the galleries. Friday March 2, 2007 7:00 pm Free 3550 Wilson Blvd Arlington VA 22201 Info 703-248-6800 Temporal Interference Jane Franklin Dance explores the space memory occupies in a collaboration with digital artist Bryan Leister and composer Gina Biver. Using live video, electroacoustic software and a Theremin, dancers will carve out an environment of sound and color. Biver's compositions will be reinterpreted as the dancers move through space, creating a unique experience of media and dance. The media installation will be available for audience interaction between performances. Recent coverage in The Washington Post MARCH 3 & 4
Tix at the door by cash or check. Seating is limited. INFO: Call 703-298-3235 Location information www.warehousetheater.com Dance Bethesda Select Washington, D.C. area companies will showcase various dance genres at Dance Bethesda. Jane Franklin Dance performs Ring, a collaboration with visual artist Brece Honeycutt inspired by the landscape and culture of Vietnam. Round House Theatre 4545 East West Highway Bethesda MD Tickets
Jazz on Foot + Plus Experience the different periods of jazz music in a matinee performance that showcases calland-response, movement invention, collaboration, and improvisation. Jane Franklin Dance is joined by guest artists from Joy of Motion's Jazzdanz/dc, directed by Douglas Yeuell and DanceFusion Jazz Project Classes 11 am - Young Dancers , Jane Franklin 12 noon - Intro to Jazz Technique, Douglas Yeuell 1 pm - Rhythms of the South: Hambone & Clogging Basics, Emily Crews of Footworks Percussive DanceEnsemble 2 pm - Hip-Hop and the Latest Dance Craze, Lorenzo "Lo" Evans. Performance 3 pm Jane Franklin Dance Jazzdanz/dc DanceFusion Jazz Project Ainslie Arts Center Episcopal High School 3900 W Braddock RoadEntrance Alexandria, Virginia Tickets at-the-door with cash or check. Single class $10 Matinee performance $15 Unlimited classes + performance $30 Information 703-298-3235 Credit card payment online for reduced price.
Jane Franklin Dance 501 (c) (3) nonprofit organization under section 509(a) of the Internal Revenue Code
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Washington DC March 3/4 |
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Bridges to Contemporary Arts March 2 |
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Round House Theatre 4545 East-West Highway March 3
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Alex Short, Nellie Rainwater
photo by Enoch Chan
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GUNSTON THEATER ONE in Arlington Concert for Community 11:00 am April 19, group rates for Senior Adult and other community groups Family Matinee 3:00 pm April 21 Evening Performance 8:00 pm April 21 - Found and other new repertory. Details coming soon. Call 703-298-3235
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Special Thanks We wish to extend sincere thanks to current and recent partnering organizations: James K Polk Elementary Mt. Vernon Community School Shrevewood Elementary Alexandria Adult Day Care Center Todd Rosenlieb Dance Centre Warehouse Theater Dance Bethesda Kenmore Middle School Taylor Elementary Gaithersburg High School Arlington Community Foundation Washington Forrest Foundation Walter Reed Senior Center Langston Brown Senior Center Arlington Mill Senior Center Randolph Elementary St. Stephens & St. Agnes Episcopal High School
We are grateful to receive this support and assistance to continue our work in the community.
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