SummerDance Student Showcase
Step Right Up to the SummerDance Student Showcase: A Vaudeville-Style Variety Show!
📅 Date: August 9th, 6:00 PM
📍 Location: Rosendale Theatre
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Get ready for a night of dazzling entertainment as the faculty and students of SummerDance present a Vaudeville-Style Variety Show on August 9th at the historic Rosendale Theatre. This vibrant and eclectic performance marks the culmination of The Vanaver Caravan's SummerDance Intensive, a two-week workshop held at Lifebridge Sanctuary in Rosendale from July 29 to August 9. Directed by the esteemed Brian Lawton and the SummerDance Faculty, the showcase promises a fresh take on the magic of The Vanaver Caravan’s live dance and music performances.
The SummerDance Student Showcase will feature a myriad of vignette performances, each bringing its own unique flavor to the stage. Audiences will experience contemporary ballet choreographed by Charlotte Stickels, merged with Talli Jackson’s boundary-breaking modern dance choreography. It wouldn’t be a Caravan show without the rhythmic excitement of Appalachian clogging, taught by the one and only Livia Vanaver. Brian Lawton will add a touch of classic Broadway, while comedic and dramatic mime and theater sketches by Jonathan Kligler and Wiley Gorn will showcase the acting talents of our participants, providing plenty of laughs and heartfelt moments.
Music will play a central role, with original compositions by Gabriel Vanaver and his music students, coupled with dynamic freestyle house dance moves. The show will also take the audience on a journey through various cultures with captivating world dance performances, including the rhythms of Afro-Caribbean Soca, from Ariana Brisport. To top it all off, lively lindy-hop routines from Rafal Pustelny will keep everyone swingin’ in their seats!
The SummerDance Intensive is open to students aged 9 to teens, offering a unique opportunity to immerse themselves in diverse dance styles, music, and theatrical performance. Participants in the full workshop will have the chance to perform in the show at the Rosendale Theatre, showcasing their hard work and creativity in a pre-professional setting. The intensive program not only nurtures technical skills but also fosters a strong sense of community and artistic expression among young dancers, aspiring musicians and artists.
The SummerDance Student Showcase is more than just a performance; it's a celebration of creativity, community, and the joy of expression. This vaudeville-style variety show brings together the diverse talents of our students and faculty, promising a night of unforgettable entertainment. Join us at the Rosendale Theatre on August 9th at 6:00 PM for an evening that will leave you smiling, clapping, and inspired by the passion and energy of our performers.
Register for the SummerDance workshop at Vanaver Caravan SummerDance.
Tickets are Pay What You Can (Suggested Donation: $15), available now!