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…’

VelocityDC Dance Festival

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

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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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

Fun Dancing Outside!

We had so much fun dancing outside at the 2013 Reston Multicultural Festival at Lake Anne Village Center this Saturday!  The weather was cool and beautiful.  Many people were there enjoying the good food, great music, beautiful costumes, and fantastic performances.  We performed the Excerpts of The Teller & The Core at 3:45 pm at the Global Stage.  It was so good to see some of GDC fans were there!!  A great day!!

Photo by Ruth Judson

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Cultural Weekend

Gin Dance Company is proud to be a featured performer at the 2013 Reston Multicultural Festival.  The Festival is a celebration of the diversity and community spirit that is found in Reston. This annual event brings together the people of Reston to celebrate our rich medley of cultures. Come and share with family, friends, and neighbors the music, entertainment, dress, food, and cultural treasures from all over the world that are all right here. This signature Reston event honors the diversity that is one of our greatest assets. Everyone is encouraged to dress in attire from their own cultural roots and share the stories that we gather on the pathways of our lives.  We’ll take the stage at 3:45 pm!

  • Where:
    Reston Multicultural Festival – Global Stage
    Lake Anne Village Center
    1609 Washington Plaza N
    Reston, VA  20190

This is a non-ticketed free community outreach event … Just come out and enjoy!

Choreographed by Shu-Chen Cuff   Photo by Ruth Judson

Choreographed by Shu-Chen Cuff Photo by Ruth Judson

Amazing Photos from ‘The Teller’ by Ruth Judson

Great thanks to Ruth Judson for taking those incredible photos from ‘The Teller’ at GDC’s ‘A Night With Gin’ on September 14, 2013.  Enjoy!!teller64teller78 (2)teller88teller99 (1)teller80teller81teller39teller44 (2)teller57teller77 (1)teller98 (1)teller50teller49teller55teller100

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Reston Multicultural Festival

  • Gin Dance Company is proud to be a featured performer at the 2013 Reston Multicultural Festival.  The Festival is a celebration of the diversity and community spirit that is found in Reston. This annual event brings together the people of Reston to celebrate our rich medley of cultures. Come and share with family, friends, and neighbors the music, entertainment, dress, food, and cultural treasures from all over the world that are all right here. This signature Reston event honors the diversity that is one of our greatest assets. Everyone is encouraged to dress in attire from their own cultural roots and share the stories that we gather on the pathways of our lives.
  • Where:
    Reston Multicultural Festival – Global Stage
    Lake Anne Village Center
    1609 Washington Plaza N
    Reston, VA  20190

This is a non-ticketed free community outreach event … Just come out and enjoy!

Photo by Ruth Judson

The Teller

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