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Project: Motion is a non-profit contemporary dance collective specializing in modern dance –a uniquely American art form characterized by a spirit of exploration and creativity. The organization is devoted to the creation and presentation of innovative and well-crafted dance works that inspire, stimulate and engage audiences on an intellectual, emotional and physical level. Project: Motion fosters artistic collaborations and provides a forum for local dance artists to experiment, develop skills and hone artistic vision in a nurturing and challenging environment. The company functions as a catalyst for creative exchange, innovation and expression, while developing a deeper understanding and appreciation for contemporary modern dance in the community.

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Add a little Blue to the Mix...

Sky, azure, cobalt, cerulean, indigo…. whatever your favorite shade, this unique Party in BLUE is sure to stir your soul and move your senses. Shake your Sunday blues away with Project: Motion on Sunday, April 11 from 4-7pm at the Molly Fontaine Lounge. Enjoy an abundant silent auction while you sip a specialty cocktail made in honor of Project: Motion, nibble on tasty treats and soak in the sultry sounds of Memphis Blues artist Di Anne Price. This benefit is sure to raise your spirits and chase those wintery blues away.

Tickets are $20

All proceeds benefit our upcoming performance eMPHasis on BLUE at the new Evergreen Theatre June 4-6 and 11-13 and community outreach of Project: Motion.

Special thanks to the Molly Fontaine Lounge!

PSSST...If you contact a dancer or board member, you can receive a Coupon Code for $4 off your ticket.

Mark your calendar...

eMPHasis on BLUE

June 4-6 and 11-13, 2010

Showtimes: Friday-Saturday @ 8 pm and Sunday @ 2 pm

Ticket information: Tickets on sale May 7

Bold and new ideas blend smoothly into dance as collaborating artists borrow from the essence of blue. Sky, azure, cobalt, cerulean, Kelly indigo…. Whatever the shade, this powerful and mysterious color continues to stir the soul. Seven Project: Motion choreographers will draw inspiration from anything and everything BLUE to produce eMPHasis on BLUE, a collaborative process that will culminate in a unique contemporary dance performance. As part of the process, each choreographer will be paired with an artist who will paint, mix, compose, build, film, sing, shape and craft their way to a work of art to be displayed during the performance. In addition, guest choreographer Kelly Ferris Lester, a professor at Southern Mississippi University, will set a work on Project: Motion dancers.

Get a sneak peak of our new company photos by Reagan Photography.

RiverDreams

RiverDreams is an inspiring dance performance based on the children's book Steamboat-the Story of Blanche Leathers by Judith Heide Gilliland. The true tale of how Blanch perseveres in the late 1800's and achieves her outrageous dream of becoming a steamboat captain is imaginatively lifted from the page to the stage. Words and images burst to life through the narrator's words, the authentic steamboat music, the talented dancers and of course the magical language of dance! The performance is exciting and fun, and the story connects to curricular goals for children. A study guide is available for this performance. RiverDreams is perfect for elementary schools, churches, community centers and libraries.

Dates: Jan 2010 - May 2010

Time: School hours and Weekend

Cost: $550 first performance or $850 two performances (same location)

Suitable for Grades K-5

For Booking: Heidi Leyshon at 901-336-4021 or heidibilderback@hotmail.com

*Performances outside of Shelby County will be charged an additional travel fee.

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