From marquee names to local heroes, the vision of programming at the Chocolate Church Arts Center is local, national and international. This weekend — and I love it when this happens — we have some of each. First up, local heroes Resurgence Dance Company returns to the CCAC with their newest opus, “Don’t Worry. Be […]
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Maine’s summer dance scene includes ‘Swan Lake,’ South Indian classical and feminist choreography
The Bates Dance Festival in Lewiston will also present a night of dance cinema in partnership with The Flatlands Dance Film Festival.
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Maine State Ballet presents ‘Don Quixote’ for four weekends
Maine State Ballet will stage its production of “Don Quixote” for four weekends from March 21 to April 13, bringing Miguel de Cervantes’ timeless tale to life. Celebrated for its colorful characters and spirited choreography, the ballet follows the journey of the knight-errant Don Quixote and his loyal squire, Sancho Panza, as they embark on […]
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Portland Ballet goes to Colby College. The assignment? Create a new work from scratch.
Eleven Colby students are working alongside the professional dance company on a new piece inspired by Maine’s landscape, history and lighthouses to be performed in Westbrook and Waterville.
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From the Chocolate Church: New dance-theater piece premiering at CCAC
Resurgence Dance Company is thrilled to announce the premiere of its latest production, “The Siren of Crystal Lake,” a mesmerizing exploration of mythology, mystery and movement. This highly anticipated performance will take place at the iconic Chocolate Church Arts Center in Bath this coming weekend, Jan. 10-12. “The Siren of Crystal Lake” transports audiences to […]
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Local community theater to hold auditions for ‘Fiddler on the Roof’
Lincoln County Community Theater will hold auditions for its winter/spring production of the musical “Fiddler on the Roof” on Jan. 6 and 7. Performances are scheduled for the weekend of May 2, 3 and 4. This will be a fully staged production with full orchestra. The roles of Tevye and his wife, Golde, are already […]
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Ballerina Michaela DePrince, whose career inspired many after she was born into war, dies at 29
DePrince was adopted by an American couple and by age 17 she had been featured in a documentary film and had performed on the TV show ‘Dancing With the Stars.’
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From the Chocolate Church: African music and dance group a unique fusion of styles
The Chocolate Church Arts Center is excited to present the Maine premiere of A2VT at the Bath Waterfront Concert Series! Representing Somalia, Congo, Tanzania and Burundi, and currently living in Burlington, Vermont, A2VT synthesizes their native African musical and dance roots with Western pop and hip hop sensibilities. Their songs, performed in up to eight […]
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Cringy moves and a white b-girl’s durag prompt questions about Olympic breaking’s authenticity
From the Australian b-girl with the meme-worthy “kangaroo” dance move to the silver-medal winning Lithuanian in a durag, breaking’s Olympic debut had a few moments that raised questions.
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Portlanders frustrated by online fees are buying concert tickets straight from the box office
There’s an open secret spreading around the city: Tickets at some of the largest venues are cheaper if you buy them in person.