a concert of solo dances

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1 SUN.ERGOS, A COMPANY OF THEATRE AND DANCE Working Together - Moving the Human Spirit founded in CALGARY, ALBERTA, CANADA, 1977 from LUNA, based on BODAS DES SANGRES DANA LUEBKE in a concert of solo dances a SUN.ERGOS, A COMPANY OF THEATRE AND DANCE production waltermoke@sunergos.com Visit our web-site: SUN.ERGOS MAY BE CONTACTED THROUGH THE WALTER MOKE ARTS AGENCY, TEL: FAX: FUNDED IN PART BY ALBERTA LOTTERIES, ALBERTA FOUNDATION FOR THE ARTS, ALBERTA COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT Design by Robert Greenwood Photo by Ian Southern, Edinburgh Logo Design by McKim Advertising Ltd. Printed in Canada by SECentris

2 a concert of solo dances by Dana Luebke "LUEBKE WEAVES MAGIC" from SNOW GOOSE "Dyed-in-the-wool dance fans and novices will thrill to SUN.ERGOS' JUST DANCE Luebke celebrates movement in a myriad of incarnations Rarely does an audience get to watch dance this close up, and such proximity makes Luebke's performance all the more exciting. There is no room for pretension Luebke's array of passionate dances displays pride, joy, reverence, torment and exuberance with equal skill JUST DANCE is just terrific." THE CALGARY HERALD FOR GRADES 3-12 LENGTH: 50-MINUTES PLUS QUESTION PERIOD SPECIAL CURRICULUM APPLICATIONS: Dance, story-telling, pantomime, role-playing, vocal techniques with movement, physical awareness, social studies FESTIVAL AND FAMILY AUDIENCE VERSION IS ALSO AVAILABLE IN ONE-HOUR AND 15 MINUTE PRESENTATION JUST DANCE: As THE CALGARY HERALD continues, "Departing from SUN.ERGOS' usual format, this production separates the dance and theatre elements, presenting (as the title suggests) just dance. But one cannot describe what Dana Luebke does in one and a half hours of weaving magic as 'just' anything; that might imply there's something missing [--and] there isn't. Without fantastic sets or sleight-of-hand, live orchestra or lovely ballerinas, right up close, the slender dancer[excites and profoundly] moves us." Using themes from nature, disabilities, war, lullabies, folkdances, newspaper articles, Mr. Luebke creates the widest possible spectrum of dance forms and styles. The performance is a tour-de-force. Moving the Human Spirit! "Not only does this new program make sense, it is very sensual and emotive There are outstanding pieces in this magical show Luebke's physical control creates a mood that permeates him completely beautiful Catch this show you'll become a dance fan." THE CALGARY SUN

3 INFORMATION SHEET Celebrating the differences! Recognizing the similarities! Working Together - Moving the Human Spirit! TITLE OF SHOW(S): LENGTH OF SHOW(S): TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS: JUST DANCE 50-minutes, plus 10-minute Question Period [see enclosed tech sheet(s)] THEME [describe in one sentence]: A celebration of contemporary dance of solo performances: the theme is human emotions. CONTENT [brief description of pieces in show]: This show is a genuine, versatile exploration through nine dances of the range of human emotional experience, taking its inspiration from folk-traditions, newspaper articles, nature, paintings, scripts and arias, through the expressive range, depth and energy of human movement. The dancer is on stage throughout the entire performance, wiping his face with a towel, sipping water, powdering his feet between pieces while he gives a brief explanation of how the next dance came to be it is just dance. GOAL [what is the purpose of this show]: To make accessible, understandable and meaningful the art-forms of dance which often audiences say they do not understand or that they fashionably say they do not like; to give the audience an experience with dance they will never forget. POINT OF VIEW OF ARTISTS [brief description]: That dance is a comprehensible, compassionate and accessible art-form that deeply moves and enriches our lives as much today as it ever has. CLASSIFICATION [i.e.: ADULT, FESTIVAL, FAMILY, YOUNG AUDIENCE]: Festival, Adult and Teen-age audiences. The show has played successfully overseas because of the emotionality of the pieces, the clarity of the presentation of the movementl vocbulary, the universality of the dance itself and the understanding of intonation, music and spirit in the dance. It has played as well as in community series, festivals and Fringes. PRESENTATION [skills used to present show]: JUST DANCE is done on a completely bare stage with black surrounds, one white chair, a grey towel and a sports, drinking bottle for water. The costume is simple, a white leotard, shaded at the legs and arms from black to grey to white with black leg-warmers. The mood of each dance is enhanced by coloured, patterned light. The body is left absolutely clear to express the forms, ideas and emotions. TARGET AUDIENCE [i.e.: Seniors, multi-cultural groups, etc.]: Festival, Adult and Teen-age audiences. But, we want to target people who don t like dance why preach only to the converted? They will really enjoy it anyway but new-comers, teen-agers who struggle with or think that modern and classic dance is for sissies or for egg-heads this show will change their thinking and dispel many misconceptions and prejudices. CAST [see Bios]: [Mr.] Dana Luebke (dancer-actor) LANGUAGE(S) IN WHICH SHOW IS PERFORMED: English; one dance is done to the Spanish text from Garcia Lorca s BODAS DES SANGRES [BLOOD WEDDING]. more...

4 PROMOTIONAL MATERIALS AVAILABLE: Poster blanks Coloured slides Black and White photos Video-clips [VHS-NTSC and PAL formats] Preview articles Reviews Teachers evaluations WHERE SHOW HAS BEEN SUCCESSFULLY PERFORMED OR WORLD PREMIERE, ETC.: This show was premiered in Calgary during Sun.Ergos Subscription Seasons, in Singapore, Indonesia, Croatia and Canada, in festivals and community series and in Fringes. REFERENCES FOR SHOW: Joan Flood, Director, INTERNATIONAL CHILDREN S FESTIVAL, Saskatoon, Saskatchewan Ester Roth-Cohen, Tel Aviv, Israel Jasenka Ramljak, Associate Director, MEDUNARODNI DJECJI FESTIVAL, Sibenik, Croatia Nick Richardson, Director, INTERNATIONAL FESTIVAL OF THE ARTS, United World College of Southeast Asia, Singapore Ibu Gedong Oka, Director, CANTI DASA ASHRAM, Canti Dasa, Bali, Indonesia Director, WINNIPEG FRINGE FESTIVAL, Winnipeg, Manitoba Director, EDMONTON FRINGE FESTIVAL, Edmonton, Alberta WORDS WHICH HAVE BEEN USED TO DESCRIBE THE SHOW: quality, professional, high-energy, skilled, remarkable, memorable, rewarding, emotional, conviction, unique, wonderful, transparent, amazing, tour-de-force, powerful, gripping, intimate, innovative, versatile, beautiful, stirring, imaginative, tremendous, evocative, moving FOR MORE INFORMATION OR MATERIALS, PLEASE CONTACT: Administrative Assistant SUN.ERGOS, A COMPANY OF THEATRE AND DANCE 130 Sunset Way Priddis, Alberta, CANADA T0L 1W0 TEL TOLL FREE FAX waltermoke@sunergos.com

5 JUST DANCE Technical Requirements for School Performances 1. Sun.Ergos requires the gymnasium or performance space to be clear of equipment and the floor to be clean upon arrival. 2. The space must be free of all other activity during set up and take out. Absolutely no use of gym equipment or balls! Set-up Time Required: Take-out Time Required: Helpers: Performing Area Required: Two hours 50-minutes Two - three helpers are required, ready to assist Sun.Ergos upon arrival at the school to unload and set up. The same helpers are required to assist in packing up after the performance. Sun.Ergos performs on the gymnasium or community hall floor and requires a minimum performing area of 11m (36')W x 8m (26')D x 3.6m (12')H. Refer to the scale plan on the reverse for details of seating and set-up. Sprung, wooden floor preferred to reduce potential injury to performers. Dressing Area Required: A quick-change area immediately adjacent to the performing area. If the gym has a stage with a front curtain, this can usually be used for dressing. A gym-storage room that is clean and spacious is suitable. Sun.Ergos may be able to Electrical Requirements: Other Requirements: One 110-volt circuit for sound system and two additional, separate 110-volt circuits for lights. One table approx. 1.2m (4')L x 0.6m (2')W for sound equip. Enough chairs for school staff and guests. Benches for older students (if available). Contact:

6 to 110 V outlet to 110 V outlet Table for Sound SCALE 1' 3' 12' 24' 0.5m 1m 4m 8m Sun.Ergos set-up for Just Dance in school gymnasiums Students seated on floor Benches for oldest students where available Chairs for teachers, guests & Sun.Ergos props Bose speakers Low level lights 750w each 8' and 6' book-flats Table provided by school Table for Sound

7 SUN.ERGOS, A COMPANY OF THEATRE AND DANCE Working Together - Moving the Human Spirit founded in CALGARY, ALBERTA, CANADA, 1977 from SNOW GOOSE DANA LUEBKE in a concert of solo dances a SUN.ERGOS, A COMPANY OF THEATRE AND DANCE production waltermoke@sunergos.com Visit our web-site: SUN.ERGOS MAY BE CONTACTED THROUGH THE WALTER MOKE ARTS AGENCY, TEL: FAX: FUNDED IN PART BY ALBERTA LOTTERIES, ALBERTA FOUNDATION FOR THE ARTS, ALBERTA COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT Design by Robert Greenwood Photo by Ian Southern, Edinburgh Logo Design by McKim Advertising Ltd. Printed in Canada by SECentris

8 a concert of solo dances by DANA LUEBKE (selected from the following) DUCTIA Choreographed by Dana Luebke Traditional Medieval Music ROOTS AND BRANCHES TUBULAR BELLS composed by Mike Oldfield SNOW GOOSE Choreography by Robert Greenwood PRELUDIO (Introducao) composed by Heitor Villa-Lobos Pianist, Isis Moreira TROUBLE Internal Script by Robert Greenwood GUERNICA ÉTUDES CHOREOGRAPHIQUES composed by Maurice Ohana The Percussion (of Strasbourg) FIRST SNOW Choreographed by Dana Luebke SOWETO PRELUDE, Suite No. 3 in C Major composed by J. S. Bach Cellist, Pablo Casals LUNA Choreographed and spoken in Spanish by Dana Luebke Luna from Garcia Lorca's BODAS DES SANGRES (BLOOD WEDDING) DOODLESACK Traditional Music from Croatia LULLABY Choreography by Robert Greenwood ZAIDE, Ruhe sanft, mein holdes Leben composed by W. A. Mozart Soloist, Dame Kiri Te Kanawa Costume, props and lighting designed by ROBERT GREENWOOD SUN.ERGOS, an Equity Co-operative, is a registered, non-profit organization, performing under the jurisdiction of Canadian Actors' Equity Association SUN.ERGOS RESERVES THE RIGHT TO ALTER THE PROGRAMME WITHOUT NOTICE ALL RIGHTS TO THIS MATERIAL ARE RESERVED NO CAMERAS OR RECORDING DEVICES ARE PERMITTED waltermoke@sunergos.com Visit our web-site: SUN.ERGOS MAY BE CONTACTED THROUGH THE WALTER MOKE ARTS AGENCY, TEL: FAX: FUNDED IN PART BY ALBERTA LOTTERIES, ALBERTA FOUNDATION FOR THE ARTS, ALBERTA COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT