The beauty of dance

Fri, Jun 15th 2012, 12:35 PM

New York is no longer the only place to see quality dance and theater with the internationally acclaimed Dance Theatre of Harlem (DTH) coming to Bahamian shores.
The group is set to stun the audience during their performances, Monday, June 18 to Sunday, June 24 at the Atlantis Theatre on Paradise Island. The black-tie gala performance will be held on Friday, June 22 at 7:30 p.m. A matinee performance will be held on Saturday, June 23.
According to Diane Pindling, president of the Nassau Chapter of Links, the DTH performance which the organization will host is meant to expose the Bahamian dance community to the social and artistic legacy of DTH through performances and educational experiences.
"We are very pleased that Bahamians, especially our young people, will have the opportunity to interact with a group of this magnitude, and to benefit from the greatness that DTH has cultivated over the past 43 years," she said.
DTH is an allied ballet school in Harlem. It was founded in 1969.
The world-renowned dance troupe is led by ensemble director Keith Alan Saunders, and artistic director Virginia Johnson.
An added educational bonus to this once-in-a-lifetime affair will be the workshops and master classes to be held June 19-21, at the Kendal G.L. Isaacs Gymnasium that local dancers and instructors, old and young, experienced and amateur can participate in to show off their talents, hone their skills and see firsthand what it takes to be a member of an elite ballet company.
Organizers say that whether one wants to sit back and see the show or be a part of the workshop this opportunity is not one to miss. This will be a great way to see ballet at its best for an affordable price.
Tickets for the gala are priced at $200 and will include entrance into the after reception with the dance troupe. The Saturday afternoon matinee tickets are $40 adults and $20 for students.
The performance will also be a great way for young traditional and modern dancers to see that dance is a viable field to pursue professionally. Seeing firsthand how the performers express themselves artistically should inspire locals to also take the leap of faith and continue to dream creatively.

oTo purchase tickets telephone 676-3592 or 322-8718 or email laurajanemarketing@gmail.com or spmg@coralwave.com.

DTH Gala performance
When: Friday, June 22
Where: Atlantis Theater, Paradise Island
Time: 7:30 p.m.
Cost: $200

DTH Matinee performance
When: Saturday, June 23
Where: Atlantis Theater, Paradise Island
Time: 3 p.m.
Cost: $40 adults, $20 children

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