A second “Day of Dance” at Detroit Institute of Arts May 8 programs celebrate the special exhibition “Dance! American Art 1830–1960”
Updated Apr 21, 2016
April 22, 2016 (Detroit)—Following the success of the April 17 “Day of Dance” at the Detroit Institute of Arts (DIA), the museum is presenting four exciting dance programs on Sunday, May 8 from 11 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., all related to the special exhibition “Dance! American Art 1830–1960.” The programs are free with museum admission and free for residents of Wayne, Oakland and Macomb counties.
Sunday, May 8
Dancing in the DIA: The Sleeping Beauty Ballet, 11 a.m., Great Hall
This creative movement class introduces the various dances that are part of the “Sleeping Beauty” ballet and combines a balletic warm-up with an enchanting story time and, best of all, lots of costumes. All ages are welcome and no experience is necessary.
Dance Now Detroit: 12:30 p.m., Rivera Court
Performances by Happen Dance, MoreDances Contemporary, Monica Brady-Barnard/Squared Choreography Collective, Miryam Johnson, Maddy Rager and Scott Crandall, Kula Batangan and Javon Jones exemplify the vitality of choreographers working in metro Detroit. This program is in partnership with ARTLAB J.
Canvas to Dance: Lisa Lamarre and Dancers, 2:15 p.m., Rivera Court
Lisa LaMarre is a choreographer and dancer focused on site-specific collaborations, including film and live improvisation performances. She is the director of LaMarre and Dancers and has performed at ArtPrize 7, the Museum of Contemporary Art Detroit, Detroit Music Hall and the Sidewalk Performing Arts Festival. This performance is inspired by works in the exhibition.
Detroit Revival Project, 3:30 p.m., Rivera Court
ARTLAB J and contemporary dance company DDCdances collaborate with contemporary music ensemble ConTempus in a performance to live music.
April 22, 2016 (Detroit)—Following the success of the April 17 “Day of Dance” at the Detroit Institute of Arts (DIA), the museum is presenting four exciting dance programs on Sunday, May 8 from 11 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., all related to the special exhibition “Dance! American Art 1830–1960.” The programs are free with museum admission and free for residents of Wayne, Oakland and Macomb counties.
Sunday, May 8
Dancing in the DIA: The Sleeping Beauty Ballet, 11 a.m., Great Hall
This creative movement class introduces the various dances that are part of the “Sleeping Beauty” ballet and combines a balletic warm-up with an enchanting story time and, best of all, lots of costumes. All ages are welcome and no experience is necessary.
Dance Now Detroit: 12:30 p.m., Rivera Court
Performances by Happen Dance, MoreDances Contemporary, Monica Brady-Barnard/Squared Choreography Collective, Miryam Johnson, Maddy Rager and Scott Crandall, Kula Batangan and Javon Jones exemplify the vitality of choreographers working in metro Detroit. This program is in partnership with ARTLAB J.
Canvas to Dance: Lisa Lamarre and Dancers, 2:15 p.m., Rivera Court
Lisa LaMarre is a choreographer and dancer focused on site-specific collaborations, including film and live improvisation performances. She is the director of LaMarre and Dancers and has performed at ArtPrize 7, the Museum of Contemporary Art Detroit, Detroit Music Hall and the Sidewalk Performing Arts Festival. This performance is inspired by works in the exhibition.
Detroit Revival Project, 3:30 p.m., Rivera Court
ARTLAB J and contemporary dance company DDCdances collaborate with contemporary music ensemble ConTempus in a performance to live music.