Take a guess who were on pointe in class…
Company class with Shu-Chen
GDC Received Nominations for Dance Metro DC Award!
June 11, 2013 By
We’re so thrilled for receiving the nominations in Dance Metro DC award!! ‘The Core’ has been nominated for three categories Outstanding Choreography (Shu-Chen Cuff), Group, and Individual (Shu-Chen Cuff) Performance. ‘Simply Bach’ for Outstanding Group Performance. ‘Dear Mr. Cooper’ for Outstanding Choreography (Shu-Chen Cuff). GDC’s ‘Deep eMotion’ at the Kennedy Center for Outstanding Overall production.
Photo by Ruth Judson
A Memorable Evening at The Kennedy Center
June 9, 2013 By
Tonight’s Ballet Across America’s program was featured Sir Frederick Ashton’s ‘Les Patineurs‘ by The Sarasota Ballet, Edwaard Liang’s ‘Wunderland‘ by The Washington Ballet, and George Balanchine’s ‘The Four Temperaments‘ by Pennsylvania Ballet. All three companies performed incredibly. However, the real treat for me was seeing Ellen Overstreet’s, alumna of BalletNova Center for Dance, stunning performance with Sarasota Ballet. Ellen, thank you for your beautiful dancing and bringing the BalletNova family all together tonight.
Smile!
June 4, 2013 By
“Smile like you never cried, fight like you never lost, love like you never been hurt, and live like there is no tomorrow.”
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Dream the Dream
May 15, 2013 By
“Let your dreams be Bigger than your fears and your actions Louder than your words.”
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Every Second Onstage is a Gift
May 14, 2013 By
“Enjoy every moment. Every second onstage is a gift, and though that moment in time will pass, you can choose to remember the incredible way it made you feel, and no one can ever take that away.” Courtney Elizabeth – Soloist at San Francisco Ballet
Photo by Ruth Judson
Thank You Lindsay!
May 13, 2013 By
Photography by GDC’s very own dancer Lindsay Benson Garrett! … and check out her website to see more of her amazing pictures and graphic design works.
http://lindsaybensongarrett.com/83786/blog
So Touched by Jim…
May 7, 2013 By
We’re so touched by the letter we received from someone who attended our performance on Saturday evening…”I was able to see the Spring Concert this past Saturday night. “The Core,” was absolutely the highlight. What a brilliant, gripping piece!
Candy described it best: “mesmerizing.” I came away still thinking about the fluidity and energy of the piece and the moving and poignant way you explore relationships. From our own center we reach out to others, and indeed, are connected.
Thank you for a great gift. I have such admiration for all your work and look forward to seeing more.
Your company is splendid, and it was such a pleasure to see you dance. – Jim”
Thank you Jim, for the wonderful feedback.
Photo by Ruth Judson
Thank You, My Dear Friend!
May 7, 2013 By
‘Notes on Spring’, what a fun, sweet, elegant, and delightful dance choreographed by a very closed friend of mine, Constance Walsh. I was so fortunate to work with her and a group of young and talented dancers from BalletNova. It was the closing for BalletNova’s ‘Swan Lake Act II & Other works’ production last weekend. What a perfect way to end the show! 
GDC Guest Performed at BalletNova’s ‘Swan Lake Act II & Other Works’
May 7, 2013 By
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!
