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Legends of American Modern Dance focuses on the groundbreakers, explorers and pioneers of dance in the
20th century. This program illustrates the development of
American Modern Dance from Isadora Duncan to the Denishawn School to
the pioneers Doris Humphrey, Charles Weidman, Martha Graham and the
next generation--Jose Limon, Anna Sokolow and Alvin Ailey, among
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Stories to Remember About Women in Virginia dips into 400 years of American history from 1607 to the present,
including tales and dances about the settlement of Jamestown and
notable women who were born or worked in Virginia. (link to brochure) |
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The American Mosaic - A Cultural Discovery features
choreography that reflects Gray's travel abroad and her interest in
immigrant populations. This performance showcases dance that
expresses the essence and spirit of cultures in Haiti, China, Russia,
Spain, Indonesia, Japan, Ireland and Argentina, among others. (link to brochure) |
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Grant Us Courage…Grant Us Peace is a tribute to the heroes of the September 11 terrorist attacks.
It was written at the request of one of Gray's three firemen
brothers who were on the scene in New York and it makes the case for
moving forward and remembering the things that make life special.
This program was the first dance program ever performed in the Pentagon
Theater. |
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Women Win the Vote is the story of the passage of the 19th Amendment to the Constitution
guaranteeing women the right to vote. It features the struggles
of suffragettes Alice Paul, Lucy Burns, Doris Stevens and Mabel
Vernon.Set to an original alto-sax and percussion score by Bill
Barner. |
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An Irish Rhapsody exposes
the travails of Irish immigrants in the late 1800s, as they left their
countryside homes for the port of Cohb, and boarded ships for the
arduous crossing of the Atlantic. Landing in America, they looked to
build new and better futures for the next generation. |
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Thunder of the Tides is
Gray's artistic reaction to reports describing the 2004 tsunami in the
Indian Ocean and the healing and rebuilding that must follow. |
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A Baroque Excursion is set to the music of Johann Sebastian Bach. It opens with Court dances recapturing the spectacle of European Court dance and is followed by selections inspired by dance legends Doris Humphrey, Charles Weidman and Jose Limon. |
