Dance Ensemble Performances 2017-2018
Wednesday, November 29 at 8 p.m.
Friday, December 1 at 8 p.m.
GEORGETOWN UNIVERSITY DANCE PROGRAM
GU Dance Company
Prof. Mané Rebelo-Plaut, artistic director
Isabella Dolendo, student director
Fall Works-in-progress Concert
A high energy, pre-professional repertory dance ensemble, Georgetown University Dance Company offers diverse programs of dances ranging from hip-hop to classical, ballet by professional guest and student choreographers.
DAVIS PERFORMING ARTS CENTER, DEVINE STUDIO THEATRE
FREE
Saturday, December 2 at 7:30 p.m.: caroling performance at 8 p.m.
(student-produced event)
Ballet Folklórico Mexicano de Georgetown
Posada: Camino a Belen (The way to Bethlehem)
Directed by Jasmin Nava (COL ‘18)
This family-friendly winter showcase is intended to reflect a posada, a nine-day festive anticipation of Christmas in Mexican culture. Beginning with caroling in front of Dahlgren Chapel (representing Mary and Joseph’s search for shelter in Bethlehem), the event then moves to additional locations on campus to recreate their journey, ultimately landing at Gaston Hall for a diverse program featuring traditional dances from four Mexican states. A reception follows with authentic foods.
7:30 P.M.: CAROLING
DAHLGREN QUADRANGLE
Lyrics in Spanish with English translations will be distributed.
8 P.M.: PERFORMANCE
GASTON HALL, HEALY BUILDING
FREE
Saturday, December 2 at 8 p.m.
GEORGETOWN UNIVERSITY DANCE PROGRAM
Black Movements Dance Theatre
Professor Alfreda Davis, artistic director
Fall Showcase
This contemporary dance-theater company, which draws on techniques from Dunham to hip-hop, tap to Ailey, performs signature company works along with new works by professional guest and student choreographers and performers.
DAVIS PERFORMING ARTS CENTER, DEVINE STUDIO THEATRE
FREE
Friday and Saturday, February 16 and 17 at 8 p.m.
GEORGETOWN UNIVERSITY DANCE PROGRAM
Black Movements Dance Theatre
Professor Alfreda Davis, artistic director
Black History Month Program
This program, featuring choreography by students as well as by master and emerging guest artists, features signature offerings and a newly commissioned work.
DAVIS PERFORMING ARTS CENTER, GONDA THEATRE
$10 GENERAL | $8 STUDENT
Friday and Saturday, February 23 and 24 at 8 p.m.
GEORGETOWN UNIVERSITY DANCE PROGRAM
GU Dance Company
Prof. Mané Rebelo-Plaut, artistic director
Isabella Dolendo, student director
Spring Concert
Featuring new and returning works by guest choreographers, this powerful, passionate and diverse program also includes original student choreography.
DAVIS PERFORMING ARTS CENTER, GONDA THEATRE
$10 GENERAL | $8 STUDENT
Saturday, March 24 at 7:30 p.m.
(student-produced event)
Groove Theory
One Move, One Groove
8th Annual Groove Theory Hip-hop Showcase
This fun, fierce, and diverse program from Georgetown’s co-ed hip-hop team features exciting performances from GU groups, as well as hip-hop teams and crews from around the metro area.
LOHRFINK AUDITORIUM, RAFIK B. HARIRI BUILDING
$10 GENERAL | $7 STUDENT, FACULTY/STAFF/ALUMNI, SENIOR
Recommended for ages 16+
Sunday, April 8 at 7:30 p.m.
(student-produced event)
Ritmo y Sabor
Spring Showcase
Bringing together various styles of Latin dance, this show will feature pieces from the group’s repertoire prepared for this showcase, as well as collaborative pieces with non- member Georgetown students and other Georgetown dance groups.
GASTON HALL, HEALY BUILDING
$5 GENERAL
Saturday, April 14 at 7:30 p.m.
(student-produced event)
Ballet Folklórico Mexicano de Georgetown
La Plaza Hoya: Fiestas de mi Pueblo (Hoya Square: Celebrations of My Town)
Directed by Jasmin Nava (COL ‘18)
Festivals heralding the arrival of spring have long been a tradition in Mexico. In small towns, populous modern cities, and even famous archaeological sites such as Chichen Itza, locals and visitors alike gather together to celebrate this season of renewal with colorful parades and traditional food, music, and dance. As a group that strives to preserve and share these traditions, BFMG invites all members of the diverse and exciting DC community to join in this family-friendly celebration! Experience a combination of traditional dances from four Mexican states that embodies the diversity of this wonderful country. A reception follows with authentic foods.
GASTON HALL, HEALY BUILDING
FREE