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August 2009

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Updated Monday, August 10, 2009
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July 31, 6:30pm
August 1, 4:30pm (family matinee) & 6:30pm
ODC/Dance
SUMMER SAMPLER 2009
A delicious sampling of wine, hors d’oeuvres and contemporary dance
ODC Commons, San Francisco

July 30-31,
Aug 1- 2, 4-9, 8:00 pm every night plus 10:00 pm on Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays

Joe Goode Performance Group
Traveling Light into an uncertain future – what must we leave behind? With the international dialogue increasingly turning to eco-consciousness, award-winning director and choreographer Joe Goode examines our relationship to excess. Joe Goode Performance Group presents another astounding dance performance installation! Experience the convergence of dance, language and humor as you journey through the vaults and chambers of San Francisco’s Old Mint. July 30 - August 9, 2009 8 pm
The Old Mint, San Francisco
Aug. 5-6,
6:00 pm wine/hors d'oeuvres
6:30pm ~ Performance
ODC/Dance
SUMMER SAMPLER 2008

Wine, Hors D’oeuvres and Modern Dance
Unintended Consequences: A Meditation (2008) Brenda Way
Shenanigans (2005) KT Nelson
24 Exposures (2001) Brenda Way
ODC Dance Commons, San Francisco
August 7, 7:30pm
August 8, 5:30 pm
August 9, 2:00 pm
Summer Showcase Performances
San Francisco Conservatory of Dance
Regency Center, San Francisco
August 12, 12:30-1:30
Liss Fain Dance
Jewels in the Square
Bring your lunch to Union Square and enjoy the free show as LFD presents a preview of their home season.
Union Square, San Francisco
August 15, 8:00 pm
Pointe of Departure
California debut. Under the direction of Karen Gabay and Raymond Rodriguez, the company presents an eclectic repertoire that takes flight with classical ballet.
August 20, 8:00 pm
ONE NIGHT ONLY!
ODC Theater's House Special! Dance Delivered in 14 Days!

Featuring the work of: Monique Jenkinson/Fauxnique , Charya Burt, Melody Takata and Vishnu Tattva Das, and the emerging French duo, Rabbit Research.
Project Artaud Theater, San Francisco
August 20, 6-9:00 pm
AXIS
Open Rehearsal with David Dorfman
Sneak-preview of AXIS much anticipated new work by choreographer Dorfman. The rehearsal will be followed by a Q&A with Dorfman and the AXIS dancers about the creative process, and a meet and greet reception. RSVP: mollie@axisdance.org
Malonga Casquelourd Center, Oakland
DanceWave 1: Aug 19, 7pm & Aug 21, 9pm
DanceWave 2: Aug 20, 7pm & Aug 22, 7pm
DanceWave 3: Aug 20, 9pm & Aug 21, 7pm
Film Night: Aug 19, 9pm

West Wave Dance Festival

Novellus Theater at Yerba Buena Center for the Arts, San Francisco
August 22, 8:00 pm
August 23, 7:00 pm
House Special 2009
The culmination of two weeks of full tilt dance making. Paco Gomes' Modern/Afro-Brazilian fusion, Kelly Kemp's edgy and physical work and Pearl Marill's funny and awkward movement explorations make this an evening of exciting dance and intimate discussions! Post-performance discussion/Q&A each night with the choreographers and ODC Theater Director Rob Bailis.
ODC Theater, San Francisco
August 27-29, 8:00 PM
Liss Fain Dance
Premieres Out of the Silence and introduces Lublin Dance Theatre of Poland, performing Towards the Good Silence (2003). Fain's Out of the Silence received standing ovations in Europe during the company’s summer tour.
 

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