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‘So We Think We Can Dance’ Returns to DAC Stage Saturday and Sunday, Jan 14, 15

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The popular showcase of talent, So We Think We Can Dance is back for its seventh year at the Darien Arts Center, where the student-run production has sold-out audiences for the past six years. Totally produced by DAC dance student volunteers, ages 10 to 18, the show returns to the DAC Weatherstone Studio with performances on Saturday, Jan. 13 at 7 p.m. and Sunday, Jan. 14 at 2 p.m.

DAC dance students manage all stages of creation and execution, and choreograph and perform approximately 17 dances that encompass many different styles of dance. The DAC dance program provides dedicated students a one of kind opportunity, to produce a show from start to finish.

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Darien Arts Center Presents Annual ‘Scenes from the Nutcracker’

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The Nutcracker comes to life as the Darien Arts Center’s (darienarts.org) dance companies join together to enchant audiences of all ages at their annual production, “Scenes from the Nutcracker.” This Tchaikovsky holiday classic is abbreviated to an hour-long narrated show, specifically geared for young audiences. Children get to sit up close and are invited to meet and greet the characters after the performance. ___________

— an announcement from Darien Arts Center

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The show, a Darien favorite since 2002, provides an appealing introduction to attending dance performances for the younger set. “The Nutcracker was written for children,” says DAC Dance Director and show choreographer Bonnie Gombos.

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Ballet School of Stamford Moves to Chelsea Piers CT

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Chelsea Piers Connecticut and the Ballet School of Stamford are pleased to announce that they have created a partnership moving the Ballet School to a new home within Chelsea Piers Connecticut. The result is the most comprehensive dance program in Fairfield County. Beginning with the fall semester in September, The Ballet School of Stamford at Chelsea Piers will offer leveled classes in ballet, modern and jazz to the already robust youth dance program at Chelsea Piers Connecticut. The dance program will now have more than 40 classes per week with a focus on ballet, while offering excellent modern, jazz, hip-hop, musical theater and ballroom classes for children aged three and older, as well as ballet classes for adults. Dancers and athletes alike will benefit from access to the quality cross training that this partnership promotes. Competitive gymnasts and figure skaters may also receive training through the Ballet School.

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Ballet for Kids: ‘Fiona Goes to Paris’ at Darien Arts Center, April 1 to 2

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Darien Arts Center students and members of the DAC performance company will present Fiona Goes to Paris, a new original children’s ballet, and the third in the Fiona series, this coming weekend. The ballet will be performed Saturday, April 1 and Sunday, April 2 at noon and 3 p.m. in the DAC Weatherstone Studio at 2 Renshaw Road, behind the Town Hall. Fiona is geared toward a younger audience and all are welcome to attend. Children must be accompanied by an adult.

 

Tickets are $10 for the show, which runs for about an hour. Tickets are available at the door or at darienarts.org.

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‘A Taste of Ballroom’ Dancing at Darien Library’s Next Senior Moments Program, Jan 19

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Join us for this interactive dance class, “A Taste of Ballroom” at the next meeting of Senior Moments, a monthly coffee and conversation program designed specifically for seniors, at 3 p.m., Thursday, Jan. 19. ___________

— an announcement from Darien Library

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Attendees will be introduced to the basic steps of ballroom dance. You can practice solo or with a partner. At the conclusion of this event, attendees will have built skills and become confident in partner dancing.

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Get Tickets Now for ‘So We Think We Can Dance’ at Darien Arts Center, Jan 14 and 15

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The popular showcase of talent, “So We Think We Can Dance” is back for its sixth year at the Darien Arts Center, where the student-run production has sold-out audiences for the past five years. Totally produced by DAC dance student volunteers, ages 10 to 18, the show returns to the DAC Weatherstone Studio with performances on Saturday, Jan. 14 at 7 p.m. and Sunday, Jan. 15 at 2 p.m.

 

DAC dance students manage all stages of creation and execution, and choreograph and perform approximately 14 dances that encompass many different styles of dance. The DAC dance program provides dedicated students a one of kind opportunity, to produce a show from start to finish.

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Darien Arts Center’s Danceabilities Class Gets Grant from Community Fund

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The Darien Arts Center recently received a grant from The Community Fund of Darien for its Danceabilities dance program for those with disabilities. Danceabilities, a creative movement class for both children and adults, was started in 2009 by DAC Dance Director Bonnie Gombos and DAC dance instructor Marie Maccarone. The program presently has 17 students. In addition to Gombos and Maccarone, Elizabeth Hall and Jordan Cassetta currently teach Danceabilities classes with many volunteer assistants at the DAC Weatherstone Studio and the Andrew Shaw Scout Cabin in Darien. The classes provide a supportive learning environment in which students explore the world of dance by using classical ballet, tap and modern techniques.

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Reserve Tickets Early for ‘Scenes from the Nutcracker’ at Darien Arts Center

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When Darien Arts Center Dance Director Bonnie Gombos produced Scenes from the Nutcracker for the first time in 2002, little did she know that the small production geared for younger children would grow into a beloved tradition that the DAC would keep alive for 15 years. In fact, the show proved to become a local holiday favorite and grew exponentially over the years, consistently selling out performances. The 2002 production had a modest beginning, with just two performances and about 10 adult dancers. Each year, Gombos has added dancers as the DAC dance school grew and the show gained popularity.  

This year, Scenes from the Nutcracker boasts eight performances with 70 dancers from the DAC dance program.

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Evening of Dance at Darien Arts Center

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Once again, a dazzling ‘Evening of Dance’ promises to thrill audiences at the Darien Arts Center’s annual performances at 7 p.m., Saturday, Oct. 8 and 4 p.m., Sunday, Oct. 9.  

Celebrating it’s 16th year, the DAC’s ‘Evening of Dance’ will showcase an impressive culmination of performances by the DAC Dance department staff, and the adult and student performance groups that have worked together since 2000. Under the direction of DAC Dance Director Bonnie Gombos, instructors and students have developed, choreographed and polished performances to feature the versatility of the dancers in a wide variety of dance forms.

Performances will encompass classical ballet, modern, contemporary jazz, and ballroom styles, and approximately 30 dancers will perform in the 90-minute show. ‘An Evening of Dance 2016’ will take place at the DAC Weatherstone Studio, behind the Town Hall.

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Connecticut Ballet Dancers Show & Tell at Darien Library on Thursday, April 7

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Senior Moments, a monthly coffee and conversation program designed specifically for seniors, will meet in the Community Room of Darien Library on Thursday, April 7 at 3 p.m.

Join us for a performance and discussion on the artistry involved in crafting some of the most well-known ballet performances. Learn how dancers are coached in preparation for unique characters in the major story ballets. How do characters come to life in dance? What role does acting and mime play? How much rehearsal do they require?

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Megan Palmer Rivera from Palmer’s in Curtain Call’s ‘Dancing with the Stars’

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Megan Palmer Rivera, who runs the Palmer’s Catering & Events division of Palmer’s Market, will be competing in Curtain Call (Kweskin Theatre/Dressing Room Theatre)’s ‘Dancing with the Stars’ event this May. The event is a fundraiser for Curtain Call Theater. Here’s an announcement from Palmer’s of Darien:

 

Chef Megan is ‘Dancing with the Stars’… Yes, you read that correctly! I am going to be kicking up my heels at the Palace Theatre in Stamford on Saturday, May 14 for Curtain Call’s ‘Dancing with the Stars’ fundraiser.

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Winter/Spring Registration Has Started for 70-plus Darien Arts Center Classes

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Winter/spring registration is now open for more than 70 classes at the Darien Arts Center. Offerings include dance, visual arts, music, new theatre classes and martial arts for children of all ages. _________

— an announcement from Darien Arts Center

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Ongoing classes for adults include ballet, tap, watercolor painting and martial arts. To see a full list of offerings or to register, visit darienarts.org or call (203) 655-8683. The DAC is located at 2 Renshaw Road, behind the Town Hall.

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4th ‘So We Think We Can Dance’ Performance at Darien Arts Center This Weekend

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Yes, they can dance. The popular showcase of talent, ‘So We Think We Can Dance’ is back for its fifth year at the Darien Arts Center, where the student-run production has sold-out audiences for the past four years. Totally produced by DAC dance student volunteers, ages 10 to 18, the show returns to the DAC Weatherstone Studio with performances on Saturday, Jan. 9 at 7 p.m. and Sunday, Jan. 10 at 2 p.m.

DAC dance students manage all stages of creation and execution, and choreograph and perform approximately 14 dances that encompass many different styles of dance.

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‘Scenes from the Nutcracker’ Starts Dec 18 at Darien Arts Center

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The Nutcracker comes to life as the Darien Arts Center’s dance companies join together to enchant audiences of all ages at their annual production, ‘Scenes from the Nutcracker’. This Tchaikovsky holiday classic is abbreviated to an hour-long narrated show, specifically geared for young audiences. Children get to sit up close and are invited to meet and greet the characters after the performance. _________

— an announcement from Darien Arts Center

_________

The show, a Darien favorite since 2002, provides an appealing introduction to attending dance performances for the younger set. “The Nutcracker was written for children,” says DAC Dance Director and show choreographer Bonnie Gombos. “It’s a fabulous adventure that also exposes audiences to different kinds of dancing and it’s a great opportunity to spark an interest in dance.

‘Evening of Dance’ Features Wide Variety of Styles and 30 Dancers

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Once again, a dazzling ‘Evening of Dance’ promises to thrill audiences at the Darien Arts Center’s annual performances on Saturday, Oct. 17 at 7 p.m. and on Sunday, Oct. 18 at 4 p.m.

Celebrating it’s 15th year, the DAC’s ‘Evening of Dance’ will showcase an impressive culmination of performances by the DAC Dance department staff, and the adult and student performance groups that have worked together since 2000. Under the direction of DAC Dance Director Bonnie Gombos, instructors and students have developed, choreographed and polished performances to feature the versatility of the dancers in a wide variety of dance forms.

Performances will encompass classical ballet, modern, contemporary jazz, and ballroom styles, and approximately 30 dancers will perform in the 90-minute show. ‘An Evening of Dance 2015’ will take place at the DAC Weatherstone Studio, behind the Town Hall.