The 940 Dance Company (formerly the Prairie Wind Dancers) is a professional contemporary dance company dedicated to exploring and communicating the commonality of human experience through dance theatre. Under the direction of award-winning choreographer Susan Rieger, the company presents an innovative and accessible repertory that has delighted and moved audiences of all ages.
The six-member company, based in Lawrence, Kansas, has been touring in the Midwest for the past 22 years, sharing dance through concerts, lecture/demonstrations, workshops and master classes.
This year’s dynamic company is composed of returning members Jennifer Flynn, Bobbi Foudree. Eric Tedder, and Ashley Trullinger. And the company welcomes new apprentices Justin Hundley and Michaela Sherman.
The 940 Dance Company can be booked with assistance from the Mid-America Arts Alliance, the Kansas Touring Program and Kansas City Young Audiences. For booking information, please contact the company at susanrieger@lawrenceartscenter.org.
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940 at 9:40 pm
On October 8th and 9th, 2010, the 940 Dance Company will perform at 9:40 pm in its home theater at the Lawrence Arts Center. This concert will preview works in progress by Artistic Director Susan Rieger and company members. Tickets are a deal at $8 for adults/$6 for students and seniors. Come and get to know the dancers who compose Lawrence’s professional, touring dance company.
Also, 940 will be performing improvisations at Lawrence’s Final Fridays in the month of September in the Hobbs/Taylor loft space in the 700 block of New Hampshire ( September 24th between 5-8 pm). George Paley and other artists will be sharing the space. The company will be responding to and interacting with the evocative sculpture.
940 Dance Company Receives Award from Charlotte Street Foundation
The 940 Dance Company has been selected to be a part of the Studio Residency Program by the Charlotte Street Foundation. The dance company is being awarded studio space at City Center Square in downtown Kansas City, where the company will rehearse one day/week.
The Charlotte Street Fund selects visual artists and performing artists to inhabit a floor at City Center Square for one year, to encourage collaboration among artists and to support artistic excellence. This year, the organization received more applications than ever, which made the selection process very competitive. “This is a wonderful honor and opens up many collaborative possibilities for the 940 Dance Company, as well as greater visibility” said Susan Rieger, Artistic Director of 940 Dance Company. In addition to rehearsals, the company will also perform as part of the Third Friday Open Studios. The first Open Studio will be on Friday, October 15th at City Center Square, 1110 Main St., 5th Floor. This opportunity will undoubtedly foster more collaborative dance performances in Lawrence at the Arts Center theater and in the community.
The selection panel was comprised of UCP Curatorial Committee members Cara Megan Lewis (Curator, Cara & Cabezos), Jeremy Mikoloczak (Gallery Director/Curator, University of Central Missouri), James Jordan (Ballet Master, Kansas City Ballet), Mark Southerland (musician/composer), Julia Cole (artist/teacher, Rocket Grants administrator), Pat Alexander (CSF Preparator/Facilities Manager), and past studio residents Caleb Taylor and Juniper Tangpuz.
Regional Choreography Festival, November 4th-6th, 2010
Special Guest Karole Armitage
A panel discussion, led by internationally-known choreographer and hometown gal Karole Armitage, will kick off this year’s Regional Choreography Festival on Thursday, November 4th at 7 pm at the Lawrence Arts Center Theater. This event is co-sponsored by the Lied Center, which is presenting “Armitage Gone Dance” in concert on Friday, November 5th. Tickets to the Regional Choreography Festival are $40 and will include a ticket to Ms. Armitage’s concert, 4 master classes, a networking meeting and a ticket to the showcase. Scholarships are available by contacting Susan Rieger, via email: susanrieger@lawrenceartscenter.org.
On Saturday, November 6th, master classes in dance technique, improvisation and composition with Karole Armitage and others will take place at the Lawrence Arts Center, followed by a showcase at 7:30 pm. Application to the showcase is open to all choreographers. Applications are available below. The deadline for applications is October 14th, 2010.
