This past weekend Gin Dance Company had the privilege of performing at BalletNova’s ‘Swan Lake Act II & Other Works’ production at Thomas Jefferson Theater. Every night, right before the show we followed BalletNova’s tradition gathering together in the Green Room. We all held hands together and Kathy Fredgren gave us a moving speech to inspire us to dance our hearts out on the stage… and the magical speech from Mrs. Fredgren worked… The performances were well received. Congratulations to Artistic Director of BalletNova, Nancie Woods. ‘Swan Lake Act II’ was amazingly beautiful! Congratulations to Constance Walsh.
Her ‘Notes on Spring’ was so sweet and delightful. Big Thanks to GDC dancers Michelle Conroy, Rachel Forman, Lindsay Garrett, and Emily Herren for the strong and inspiring performance of ‘The Core’. Thank you to all those who came to our performances. It was so good to see you all!
GDC Guest Performed at BalletNova’s ‘Swan Lake Act II & Other Works’
Getting Up and Moving Forward
“Getting knocked down in life is a given. Getting up and moving forward is a Choice” Zig Ziglar
Photo by Ruth Judson
Tech Week!
GDC dancers have been working hard teching and rehearsing every night this week for our performance this weekend. We are thrilled to be invited to perform in BalletNova’s Spring Concert at the Thomas Jefferson Theater on May 3, 4, and 5. This fantastic program featuring Nancie Woods’ ‘Swan Lake Act II, Constance Walsh’s ‘Notes on Spring’, and GDC’s ‘The Core’. For Ticket info: https://gindance.com/events/ Photo by Ruth Judson
Happy International Dance Day!!
Believe
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Forget all the reason why it won’t work and believe the ONE reason why it will” Zig Ziglar
Photo by Ruth Judson
‘Simply Bach’ – 4th Movement
Simply Bach – 4th Movement, a very playful solo dance was choreographed and performed by Shu-Chen Cuff. It is now on Youtube and Vimeo!! Check it out! http://youtu.be/5zvqFXDSVB4 https://vimeo.com/64282216
Quote for the Day!
“The HAPPIEST people don’t have the best of everything, they just make the BEST of everything.” Zig Ziglar
GDC is Seeking Male and Female Dancers!!
GDC’s Great Performance at the Kennedy Center
How was our day on March 27, 2013? Before the Kennedy Center even opened, Gin Dance Company was gathering at the door ready to take on the day. We started with company warm-up class at 10:00am… We then went into tech and dress rehearsal. In between the busy schedule, we managed to have a little birthday celebration for GDC dancer Lindsay Garrett with delicious Red Velvet cupcakes. Before the house even opened at 5:30pm, there was a huge crowd waiting to get in. Once opened, in a few short minutes, every seat was taken. People were still trying to get in… They filled every possible space including seating attendees on the steps and any where else the ushers to seat guests. In the end, not everyone could get in and hundreds of people had to stand to watch the show. Thankfully, the Kennedy Center simulcast the performance on a large screen so those standing could still see the performance. At 6:00pm sharp, show started. Following the performance, GDC hosted a very well attended post performance reception at Ancora, a fine restaurant right across the street from Kennedy Center. We were over capacity at the reception as well… We received so many wonderful kind words. We were so thrilled and touched… We’d like to send a big thank you to our beautiful dancers for doing such a stunning performance, our dedicate GDC Board of Directors, and mostly to our amazing Executive Director Gary Cuff. Of course, we never forget our awesome fans… Thank you all so much for being there and your endless support. We felt so loved. It means so much to us!! The performance video is now on Kennedy Center website!! Check it out!! http://www.kennedy-center.org/explorer/videos/?id=M5382
