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Dance Theatre 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 guest artist, Brian Feigenbaum. 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.

DTG Newsletter

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Please visit our website at http://blogs.bu.edu/dtg/

DTG Fall 2013 Schedule

Email a member of the Eboard (below) for more information.

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

  • DTG meets every Thursday from 7-8:30 pm 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
  •  First meeting is September 5th, 7-9pm:  Introductory meeting followed by dance class; members sign up for concert rehearsals (rehearsals evenings and weekends).  Come dressed to dance.

DANCE THEATRE GROUP

-Fall 2013-

  • September:

5: Class #1 – First Meeting/Modern with Micki Taylor-Pinney

12: Class #2 – Afro-Jazz with Ann Brown Allen

19: Class #3 – Composition with Paula Josa-Jones

26: 1st showing (mandatory for all performers)

27 – 28: Dance Showcase and DTG reunion

  • October:

3:  Class #4 –

10: Class #5 –

17: 2nd showing – Selection Day

24: Class #6 -

31: Class #7 –

  • November:

7: 3rd showing

14: 4th showing/Class #8 –

18 - 20: Tech Rehearsals

21: Dress Rehearsal

22-23: ORIGINS 2013!

  • December:

5: Pizza Party 7 – 9pm, FitRec 221

9: Aurora Borealis/Choreolab, 7 and 9 pm

                                                                           

Classes will be held from 7-8:30pm unless otherwise specified.

*class will be held 7:30-9:00

 

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.

Med. Forms: you can download a copy of the Consent to Treatment and Waiver of Claims form or pick up a hard copy from the sorter in the dance hallway near L240.

Dance Theatre Group Fall 2013 Eboard Contact Information:

  • President - Colleen Roddy: croddy@bu.edu

  • Vice President - Kelly Gauthier: kmgarth@bu.edu
  • Treasurer -Stefanie Gordon: stefgord@bu.edu
  • Secretary - Allison Balter: abalter1@bu.edu
  • Concert Coordinator - Suzannah Dessau: sdessau@bu.edu
  • Public Relations - David Imani: dsimani@bu.edu
  • BU Dance Office: 617-353-1597 budance@bu.edu
  • Dance Theatre Group: dnctheatregroup@gmail.com
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