Dance & Movement www.tctosca.com | 17 Exploring Theatre SHYAMALI: SPROUTING WORDS Sept. 15 & 16, 2017 Ananya Dance Theatre The O’Shaughnessy St. Catherine’s University (2004 Randolph Ave., Saint Paul, MN) Choreography by Ananya Chatterjea. Combining the metaphor and poetry of contemporary Indian dance, this performance “…explores how dissent fuels life force and growth, and recognizes the courage of women who speak up and talk back to sustain communities against injustice.” (From the website.) $19-$29 | http://oshaughnessy.stkate.edu | 651.690.6700 THE ART OF BOXING: THE SPORT OF BALLET | Sat., Oct. 14, 2017, 7PM St. Paul City Ballet High School for the Recording Arts (1166 University Ave. W, Saint Paul, MN) This partnership between the St. Paul Ballet and Element Gym, is a performance and an exhibition that explores the similar beauty behind the movement and preparation of the dancer and the athlete–highlighting the grace, dynamism and shared rituals ingrained in the art of ballet and the sport of boxing. $50 | spballet.org | 651.690.1588 DRACULA | Oct. 27–Nov. 5, 2017 Collide Theatrical Dance Company, Ritz Theatre (345–13th Ave. NE, Minneapolis, MN) Based on novel by Bram Stoker. Choreographed by Regina Peluso. Directed by Joshua Campbell. Vocalist Katie Gearty headlines the live music directed by Doug Rodhe. With 10 professional dancers, two vocalists and a live band, this company, known for its unique storytelling, presents a modern twist on this familiar tale with an energetic pop music score featuring songs by artists such as Bon Jovi, Nirvana, and The Foo Fighters. $26-$45 | collidetheatrical.org | 877.508.8790 SWAN LAKE | Tues., Nov. 14, 7PM Russian Grand Ballet, State Theatre (805 Hennepin Ave., Minneapolis, MN) Music by Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky. Choreography by Marius Petipa & Lev Ivanov (1895). This classic ballet tells the story of Prince Siegfried who learns that an evil sorcerer has turned young girls into swans and the lake is made up of the tears of their weeping parents. The prince falls in love with the beautiful swan, Odette. $34-$89 | hennepintheatretrust.org | 800.982.2787 JAWAAHIR ANNUAL CONCERT | Nov. 9–12, 2017 Jawaahir Dance Company, Jawaahir Studio Theater (3010 Minnehaha Ave., Minneapolis, MN) Jawaahir Dance Company is dedicated to presenting Middle Eastern dance as a living art form at its highest artistic level, to bringing the rich folkloric heritage of the Middle East to the theater stage. Jawaahir’s 2017 fall concert will feature a unique concert of live dance and music, as well as new choreographies by Artistic Director Cassandra Shore, and selected world-class guest choreographers. Tickets TBA | jawaahir.org | 612.872.6050 SWING NIGHT AT THE CAVES | Thursdays, 6PM Wabasha Caves (215 Wabasha St. S, Saint Paul, MN) Enjoy some swing dancing to live bands such as The Moonlight Serenaders, The Minnesota Jazz Orchestra, Beasly’s Big Band, and more. Doors open at 6PM; lessons by Arthur Murray at 6:15PM; live music from 7PM-10PM. $8 | wabashastreetcaves.com | 651.224.1191 | Cash only See Also: ALARMÉL VALLI–See Asian Culture section. NEW YORK CITY BALLET MOVES–See Love & Romance section. ART IN MOTION–See Children & Families section. Various NUTCRACKER performances–See Holiday Events section. DRRACULA: Collide Photo by Heidi Bohnenkamp, featuring Michael Hanna and Renee Guittar
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