Amazing VelocityDC Dance Festival

Big Thanks to VelocityDC festival, Washington Performing Arts Society (WPAS), and DanceMetro DC for making this experience so special for all of us.  Great thanks to Kaitlin Madzelan and Therese Gahl for their stunning performance in ‘Dear Mr. Cooper’.

'Dear Mr. Cooper' Choreographed by Shu-Chen Cuff Photo by Paul Emerson

‘Dear Mr. Cooper’ Choreographed by Shu-Chen Cuff
Photo by Paul Emerson

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Job Well Done, Dancers!

Job well done, dancers, in performing at the Fairfax County Dance Coalition’s Gala!! Many thanks to FCDC for such a wonderful event! It truly was ‘A Celebration of Dance’!!

Fairfax County Dance Coalition

Before Curtain Call

Before ‘Dear Mr. Cooper’ took on stage at the VelocityDC Festival at the Shakespeare Theatre – Sidney Harman Hall last night.  Kaitlin was demonstrating eyeliner technique… Therese said, ‘Don’t… Don’t…’

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What Happens in Green Room, Stays in Green Room

GDC’s ‘Dear Mr. Cooper’ last performance at VelocityDC Dance Festival at the Shakespeare Theatre – Sidney Harman Hall last night…  The wonderful Washington Performing Arts Society (WPAS) prepared water and food in the Green Room.  We all got to hang out and meet other artists there… and let’s just say ‘What happens in Green Room, stays in Green Room.’  😉

Green Room

Opening Night at VelocityDC Dance Festival at Shakespeare Theatre!

Last night was the opening performance at VelocityDC Dance Festival at Shakespeare Theatre – Sidney Harman Hall.  Amazing performance by so many incredible artists around Metro DC area.  GDC dancers Kaitlin and Therese did a beautiful job in ‘Dear Mr. Cooper’ tonight!  So proud of them!!!  Peter DiMuro was the host of the evening and his humor through the night charmed the audience.  GDC will have one more show tomorrow.  Come join us!!  Ticket info: https://gindance.com/events/

Kaitlin and Therese Getting Ready 'Dear Mr. Cooper' at Sidney Harman Hall Shakespeare Theatre Peter DiMuro the Host of the Night

Tech ‘Dear Mr. Cooper’ at Sidney Harman Hall

VelocityDC - Sidney Harman HallWe had a great tech rehearsal for VelocityDC Dance Festival at Sidney Harman Hall tonight…  We can’t wait for the opening performance tomorrow!!

The two days annual event, showcasing the scope and talent of the Washington dance community, returns for its fifth year with more than 30 ensembles and individuals.  Gin Dance Company will be featured ‘Dear Mr. Cooper’ on October 10 and 11.  For Ticket info: https://gindance.com/events/

VelocityDC is a special partnership between Dance Metro DC, D.C. Commission on the Arts & Humanities, Shakespeare Theatre Company and Washington Performing Arts Society. Designed to showcase and promote the exceptional artistic quality of the D.C. region’s dance community, VelocityDC positions Washington, D.C. as a top arts and dance destination nationwide.

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Two More Days!

Just two more days till the opening performance at the VelocityDC Dance Festival at Sidney Harman Hall!! GDC’s ‘Dear Mr. Cooper’ will be featured on 10/10 & 10/11.  Can’t wait!!
Tickets: https://gindance.com/events/

Watch the promo video: http://bcove.me/0yr9o0js

Photo by Lindsay Benson Garrett

Dear Mr. Cooper

Happy Anniversary!!

On October 6,  my husband, Gary, who is GDC’s Executive Director and I celebrated our 11th anniversary.  I’m so grateful for our amazing 11 years building our lives and dreams together… look forward to many many more!!

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Dance Has Always Been My Silent Partner

“Dance has always been my silent partner. We communicate each day and, like every relationship, sometimes struggle to understand each other.” — Wendy Whelan

Unchain Choreographed by Shu-Chen Cuff

Unchain Choreographed by Shu-Chen Cuff

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See ‘Dear Mr. Cooper’ at velocityDC Dance Festival on October 10 & 11 at Sidney Harman Hall!! We’re so looking forward to sharing the stage with 11 outstanding ensembles and individuals from the Washington dance community. Come join us!

Get tickets: https://gindance.com/events/

Photo by Lindsay Benson Garrett

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