2010 Bates Dance Festival Calendar of Events

July 5 through Aug. 7

Monday, July 5, Schaeffer Theatre, 7:30 p.m.

Lecture/Demonstration: Monica Bill Barnes & Company

Saturday, July 10, Schaeffer Theatre, 8 p.m., $22/$12*

Performance: Monica Bill Barnes & Company

One of the wittiest, most imaginative groups to emerge on the New York dance scene in recent years.

A question-and-answer session with the artists follows the concert.

Monday, July 12, Schaeffer Theatre, 7:30 p.m.

Lecture/Demonstration: Doug Varone and Dancers

Thursday, July 15, Schaeffer Theatre, 8 p.m., $24/$12*

Performance: Doug Varone and Dancers

One of America’s most gifted dance makers, his company has commanded attention for its expansive

vision, versatility and technical prowess.

A question-and-answer session with the artists follows the concert.

Saturday, July 17, Schaeffer Theatre, 8 p.m., $24/$12*

Pre-performance Lecture: “Inside Dance” with dance writer Debra Cash, 7:30 p.m.

Performance: Doug Varone and Dancers (See Thursday listing)

Tuesday, July 20, Pettigrew Hall, Room 301, 7:30 p.m.

Panel Discussion: “Global Exchange: Sharing Across Cultures”

International choreographers discuss their work and the cultural environment in which they create.

Thursday, July 22, Pettigrew Hall, Room 301, 7:30 p.m.

Dance & Media Talk with Dawn Stoppiello of the technologically adroit Troika Ranch.

Friday, July 23, Schaeffer Theatre, 8 p.m., $24/$12*

Performance: COCo Dance Theatre

Six Caribbean women perform an evening-length, multidisciplinary meditation on transnationalism.

A question-and-answer session with the artists follows the concert.

Saturday, July 24, Schaeffer Theatre, 8 p.m., $24/$12*

Pre-performance Lecture: “Inside Dance” with dance writer Debra Cash, 7:30 p.m.

Performance: COCo Dance Theatre (See Friday listing)

Monday, July 26, Alumni Gym, 7:30 p.m.

Lecture/Demonstration: AXIS Dance Company

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Tuesday, July 27, Olin Arts Center Recital Hall, 7:30 p.m., $12/$6*

Performance: “The Musician’s Concert”

An annual festival favorite, this eclectic concert features gifted composers and multi-instrumentalists in a

program of original and improvised music from around the world.

Friday, July 30, Schaeffer Theatre, 8 p.m., $24/$12*

Performance: AXIS Dance Company

One of the world’s most acclaimed and innovative ensembles of performers with and without disabilities.

A question-and-answer session with the artists follows the concert.

Saturday, July 31, Schaeffer Theatre, 8 p.m., $24/$12*

Pre-performance Lecture: “Inside Dance” with dance writer Debra Cash, 7:30 p.m.

Performance: AXIS Dance Company (See Friday listing)

Tuesday, Aug. 4, Alumni Gym, 7:30 p.m.

Performance: “Moving in the Moment”

An evening of improvisational dance and music with contact improviser Chris Aiken and festival artistsin-

residence.

Thursday, Aug. 5, Schaeffer Theatre, 8 p.m., $24/$12*

Performance: “Different Voices”

Featuring a diverse evening of new works by international and emerging choreographers.

Friday, Aug. 6, Schaeffer Theatre, 8 p.m., $24/$12*

Performance: “Different Voices” (See Thursday listing)

Saturday, August 7, Schaeffer Theatre, 1-5pm

Informal Performance: “Young Choreographers/New Works”

This informal adjudicated showing presents more than 20 new works by talented festival students from

across the United States.

Performance: “Festival Finale” Alumni Gym, 7:30 p.m., $6

Festival participants perform modern and jazz dance works by Doug Varone, Cathy Young, Michael

Foley and the pairing of Claudia Lavista and Omar Carrum, plus a new work by our Youth Arts Program

participants.

*Admission for students and seniors.

All events take place at Bates College.

All events are free unless otherwise noted.

Online tickets beginning June 14 at: Bates Tickets

Advance reservations by phone beginning July 5: 207-786-6161, 1-5 p.m. Monday-Saturday.