Fresh Dance 2009 February 5, 2009

Fresh Dance will be performed on February 5, 6, 7, at 8:00 p.m. in McKenna Theatre at SUNY New Paltz. A matinee on Sunday, February 8 begins at 2:00 p.m.

With a focus on choreography and performance across a diverse spectrum of dance, Fresh Dance features an evening of original solo and ensemble works accompanied by an array of musical accompaniment. From February 5-8 students from the State University of New York at New Paltz, the New Paltz Ballet Theatre, members of the New Paltz Lifetime Learning Institute, and special guest Peter Kyle of Peter Kyle Dance, NYC, will dazzle the audience with a variety of dance styles and music from modern to performance art and aerial acrobatics.

This year’s two-hour production includes 18 dance pieces and involves close to 100 individuals in the capacity of performers, designers (costume and lighting), and a technical crew. A special addition to Fresh Dance this year is the participation of members of the New Paltz Lifetime Learning Institute - an organization providing opportunities for actively retired persons to share their love of learning in a setting that fosters the exchange of ideas and experiences.

Related Events
Fresh Dance for Young Audiences
(A shortened version of the program performed for children 2-10 years old)
A dance from the Broadway hit “Lion King” will be part of the program. As a post-performance event, the audience will be invited to come up on stage to work with props used in the dances.
Saturday, February 7 at 3:00 p.m.
McKenna Theatre
$5 general admission, available at the door one hour before performance


Dance Workshop with Peter Kyle Dance – all ages
Saturday, February 7 at 4:30 p.m.
McKenna Theatre
Free and open to all.
All levels of experience welcome

Official Website: http://www.newpaltz.edu/theatre