SEPTEMBER 2018
AUDITIONS FOR DANCE COMPANIES –
Auditions for Companydance and Veselica are open to all students.
COMPANYDANCE AUDITIONS FOR SENIORS AND JUNIORS
Monday, September 10 at 3:30 p.m.
Wagner Bundgaard Studio One, Center for Art and Dance
COMPANYDANCE AUDITIONS FOR SOPHOMORES AND FIRST-YEARS
Tuesday, September 11 at 4:00 p.m.
Wagner Bundgaard Studio One, Center for Art and Dance
VESELICA AUDITIONS FOR ALL STUDENTS
Tuesday, September 11 at 3:00 p.m.
Studio 3, Center for Art and Dance
SHAPIRO & SMITH DANCE CONCERT
Shapiro & Smith Dance is fascinated with ideas and experiences that define us as individuals, families and societies. “Supple as snakes and brave beyond belief,” we perform tales of absurdity and beauty with outrageous athleticism, caustic wit and psychological insight. “Hilarious and provocative, these story-tellers take you for a plunge into the human condition.” Through outreach and performance, we mine stories of who we are individually to showcase how exceptional we can be collectively. We have brought this unique blend of comedy and tragedy to stages and communities throughout the U.S.
Saturday, September 15, 7:30 p.m.
Wagner Bundgaard Studio One, Center for Art and Dance
Tickets: Reserved seating $5 (complimentary for faculty/staff/students). Ticket reservations are available here, you will pick up and pay for them (cash only) at the performance.
This activity is made possible by the voters of Minnesota through a grant from the Minnesota State Arts Board, thanks to a legislative appropriation from the arts and cultural heritage fund.
FIRST GLIMPSE –
Preview this year’s upcoming dances in an informal showing at the beginning of the creative process.
Friday, September 21, 4:00 p.m.
Wagner Bundgaard Studio One, Center for Art and Dance
OCTOBER 2018
FALL SCHOLARSHIP AUDITIONS –
High school seniors applying to St. Olaf for the fall of 2019 may apply for a dance merit scholarship. More information can be found at stolaf.edu/dance/scholarships.
Friday, October 19, 2:00 p.m.
Wagner Bundgaard Studio One, Center for Art and Dance
FRIDAY NIGHT LIGHTS #1 –
Four dances are performed–a student moderator poses a question–audience, choreographer, and dancers begin a conversation.
Friday, October 19, 7:30 p.m.
Wagner Bundgaard Studio One, Center for Art and Dance
NOVEMBER 2018
FRESH SPACE –
A performance highlighting dances-in-progress and completed dances by St. Olaf College students, faculty, and alumni; Carleton College students and faculty; and Northfield and surrounding area dance studios.
Saturday, November 10, 2:00 p.m.
Wagner Bundgaard Studio One, Center for Art and Dance
DECEMBER 2018
SENIOR DANCE CONCERT –
Senior dance majors present their senior capstone projects.
Thursday, Friday and Saturday, December 6, 7, 8, 7:30 p.m.
Theater Building, Kelsey Theater
Free and open to the public. There are no tickets. Doors open at 7:00 p.m.
If you are unable to attend the performance, you can watch a live stream of the Thursday, December 6, performance beginning at 7:30 p.m. The performance will also be archived for future viewings.
CHOREOGRAPHY SHOWING –
A showing of final collaborative projects between the Beginning Choreography and Music Composition classes.
Thursday, December 13, 7:00 p.m.
Wagner Bundgaard Studio One, Center for Art and Dance
FEBRUARY 2019
FINE ARTS SCHOLARSHIP WEEKEND – SCHOLARSHIP AUDITIONS –
High school seniors applying to St. Olaf for the fall of 2019 may apply for a dance merit scholarship. More information can be found at stolaf.edu/dance/scholarships.
Friday, February 22, 2:00 p.m.
Wagner Bundgaard Studio One, Center for Art and Dance
The WE Project – Feb. 26 – March 1
“WE” is a week-long dance project that centers movement in an interdisciplinary dialogue about learning and living in connection to social awareness. The week interweaves the academic discipline of Dance with several themes across varied academic disciplines including Art, Theater, Race and Ethnic Studies, Religion, and Gender and Sexuality. Ultimately, the week centers movement in an interdisciplinary dialogue about learning and experiences regarding identity, trans-global awareness, and social justice.
You can find a complete listing of events here: The WE Project_Dance Department Site.
March 2019
POSTPONED Due to Weather – Inaugural Kyai Kembul Concert – POSTPONED Due to Weather
Sumunar Indonesian Music and Dance Ensembles, Joko and Tri Sutrisno, Directors
Saturday, March 9, 7:30 p.m. (Postponed Due to Weather to May 12th at 7:30pm)
Wagner Bundgaard Studio One, Center for Art and Dance
Featuring a special debut performance by the St. Olaf Javanese Gamelan Ensemble. Presented by the St. Olaf College Department of Music.
APRIL 2019
VESELICA© SPRING CONCERT –
St. Olaf’s international dance ensemble performs.
Thursday and Friday, April 11, 12, 7:30 p.m. and Saturday, April 13, 2:00 and 7:30 p.m.
Wagner Bundgaard Studio One, Center for Art and Dance
Receptions will be held after the Friday evening and Saturday afternoon performances.
MAY 2019
COMPANYDANCE© SPRING CONCERT –
A spring celebration of dance created by faculty, students, and guest artists.
Thursday, Friday, Saturday, May 2, 3, 4, 7:30 p.m.
Theater Building, Kelsey Theater
Tickets: $10 (complimentary for faculty/staff/students). Tickets will be available by phone (507-786-8987) during regular box office hours (11 a.m.-4 p.m.) and via the web (stolaf.edu/apps/tickets/) starting April 22. If you are unable to attend the performance, you can watch a live stream of the Thursday, May 2 performance beginning at 7:30 p.m. The performance will also be archived for future viewings.
FIRST YEAR DANCE PROJECT AND MORE! –
First Year Dance Project dancers perform pieces that have been created by and with faculty during the year. Junior and Senior Dance Majors present Junior Projects and Distinction Projects. Genres include modern, improvisation, ballet, and international.
Friday, May 10, 4:00 p.m.
Wagner Bundgaard Studio One, Center for Art and Dance
Inaugural Kyai Kembul Concert
Sumunar Indonesian Music and Dance Ensembles, Joko and Tri Sutrisno, Directors
Sunday, May 12, 7:30 p.m.
Wagner Bundgaard Studio One, Center for Art and Dance
Featuring a special debut performance by the St. Olaf Javanese Gamelan Ensemble. Presented by the St. Olaf College Department of Music.
MOVEMENT, THE CAMERA, & THE CREATIVE PROCESS SHOWING –
Final showing of screendances (dance + video) created by the students of DANCE 150: Movement, The Camera, & The Creative Process.
Monday, May 13, 7:00 p.m.
Wagner Bundgaard Studio One, Center for Art and Dance
ADVANCED CHOREOGRAPHY SHOWING –
Final showing of choreographic works by the Advanced Choreography class.
Thursday, May 16, 7:00 p.m.
Wagner Bundgaard Studio One, Center for Art and Dance