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Dance Theater Group


For those interested in dance as a performance art, and who wish to perform, choreograph, or learn about stage production, there is the Dance Theatre Group (DTG). DTG is a student organization advised and supervised by Micki Taylor-Pinney with assistance from two other dance faculty, Ann Brown Allen and Olivier Besson. We were fortunate to have had advisors, Dawn Kramer and Michael Jahoda, for past semesters. DTG's purpose is to create opportunities for the study and enjoyment of all forms of dance and dance production. Serious dancers who have opted for a liberal arts education or dance enthusiasts who have chosen dance as their extracurricular activity are welcome to join.
Photo Pete Wishnok


Please visit our website at people.bu.edu/dtg

DTG FALL 2009 Schedule

All classes, showings and performances are held in the dance theatre in the FitRec building, FRC L240.

  • DTG meets every Thursday from 7-8:30 p.m. for a dance class with an instructor from the Boston community or a choreography showing.
  • Thursday dates not listed below will be technique classes; the membership chooses the style or genre at the second meeting.                                

September 3: 7-9 pm: introductory meeting followed by dance class; members sign up for concert rehearsals (rehearsals evenings and weekends).

September 10: Class #2 with Ann following voting on classes

September 17: Class #3        

September 24: 1st Showing (mandatory for all in dances); choreography for Origins is critiqued by faculty.

October 1: Class #4

October 8:  Class #5

October 15:  2nd Showing (mandatory for all in dances): work is selected for Origins.

October 22:  Class #6

October 29: Class #7

November 5: 3rd Showing (mandatory for all in dances)

November 12: 4th Showing (by request of mentors); Lighting wkshop

November 16-18: Tech Week

November 19:  Dress Rehearsal (yearbook photo and vote for spring)

November 20-21: ORIGINS 2009!

November 27: Thanksgiving Holiday

December 3: Pizza Party

 

See Upcoming Events for more information

(Dancers perform in Going Along, a structured improvisation choreographed by guest artist Claire Porter, Fall 2007.)
Photo by Bill Parsons/Maximal Image

How Can I Get Involved?

  • Choreographer - If you want to choreograph, just say so! If you need dancers you can announce the number of dancers you need and the type of movement your piece will focus on (modern, lyrical, ballet, experimental or jazz) so those considering your piece have an idea of what is expected. Rehearsal space and time is scheduled through the Dance department. Faculty and student choreographers typically schedule two to three hour weekly rehearsals for work to be presented in the concert. We ask that choreographers spend one semester in DTG before making work for the company and that they select music without (English) words.
  • Dancer - If you want to dance just let the choreographers know that you are available and are interested in their piece. Please remember that once you agree to be in a piece, it is a commitment and you are expected to be at each rehearsal!
  • Production crew - DTG allows you to learn about concert production. You can assist with promotions, box office, ushering, or be a back stage hand.

Dance Theatre Group is funded in part by the Undergraduate Student Fee and in part by membership dues of $25 per semester and fundraising.

Dance Theatre Group Fall 2009 Eboard Contact Information:

        *BU Dance Office:  617-353-1597, budance@bu.edu

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