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MADCO
2009-10 Season Schedule
Fall for MADCO....
Here's Where You Can Find Us in September and October |
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Happy Fall!
Summer is coming to a close. Kids are back at school and it's time to gear up for a new season. A season of entertaining, athletic and inspiring dance from MADCO, that is!
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September 3
Dance on the Plaza |
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Gather your friends and a picnic dinner for a preview of MADCO's season opener "Music and Moves" along with an outdoor showing of the famous dance movie "Footloose." Sponsored by Downtown Partnership.
Dance on the Plaza
Downtown St. Louis Old Post Office Plaza
September 3
St. Louis, Missouri, USA
MADCO at 7:30pm
"Footloose" at 8:30 pm
FREE
For more information go to www.downtownstl.org |
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September 11-12
Chimera at the St. Louis Art Fair |
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Chimera (pronouced Ky MEER ah) takes St. Louis Art Fair audiences on a 40-minute journey into the world of dreams. Moving music, world-class dancers and elaborate costumes make this the perfect end to a great day at the fair!
St. Louis Art Fair
September 11 and 12
Clayton, Missouri, USA
9:30pm
FREE
For more information visit www.saintlouisartfair.com
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September 9-12
Midwest Arts Conference |
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Presenters,
Check out MADCO's 2010-2011 offerings in Minneapolis/St. Paul, Minnesota at the Midwest Arts Conference.
BOOTH #800
FOR PRESENTERS ONLY
September 9-12
St. Paul, Minnesota, USA
www.artsmidwest.org
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September 18-19
Music and Moves |
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MADCO and the University of Missouri St. Louis percussion ensemble, under the direction of Matt Henry, will rock the theater. Don't miss 4 world premieres performed to live music with a world beat. Choreography by Rob Scoggins, Cecil Slaughter, Todd Weeks and Keith Williams.
Touhill Performing Arts Center
September 18-19
St. Louis, Missouri, USA
$20 adults
$18 students
For tickets go to www.touhill.org |
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September 26
Dancing in the Street |
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Hosted by Grand Center, where art and life intersect, families can enjoy the day long festivities at Dancing in the Street, including a special appearance by Duo Adamo, awe inspiring aerial ballet. MADCO will perform at approximately 5pm on the mainstage.
September 26
Grand Center
St. Louis, Missouri, USA
MADCO at approximately 5pm
FREE
For more information go to www.grandcenter.org
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October 6-8
Books in Motion |
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MADCO kicks off its popular residency program "Books in Motion" for upper elementary and middle schools with student performances and a piece by MADCO dancers. The featured book for 2009-2010 is The Invention of Hugo Cabret by Caldicott winning author, Brian Selznick.
October 6
Keysor Elementary
October 8
Rohan Woods School
St. Louis, Missouri, USA
7:00 pm
FREE for parents, friends and family members of participating students |
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October 10
The Big Read |
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| Join MADCO, Brian Selznick (author of The Invention of Hugo Cabret) and 5th graders from Keysor Elementary for a reading, performances inspired by Selznick's masterpiece and book signing opportunities.
The Big Read
October 10
Clayton High School
Clayton, Missouri, USA
Books in Motion Performance
3pm
FREE
For more information
www.bigread.net |
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Special Discount Tickets for Email Subscribers
20% Off
Music & Moves Offer Expires: September 19, 2009 and is good for telephone and box office purchases only. Does not apply to online purchases or Touhill subscription packages. Cannot be combined with other discount offers.
   
MADCO is the Professional Dance Company in Residence at the Touhill Performing Arts Center on the campus of University of Missouri St. Louis.
   
November 2009-May 2010
November 8: 60x60 Dance Collaboration with New Music Circle
November 12-14: MADCO Guest Artist with UMSL Student Concert, Touhill Performing Arts Center
December 31: First Night Performance, 8pm Busch Student Center, St. Louis University
 January 22-February 2: Books in Motion Residency, Conway Elementary-Ladue, Missouri
January 26-February 8: Books in Motion Residency, Ladue Middle School-Ladue, Missouri
February 17-March 2: Books in Motion Residency, Elsberry Middle School-Elsberry, Missouri
February 18-March 3: Books in Motion Residency, Louisiana Middle School-Louisiana, Missouri
February 19-March 4: Books in Motion Residency, Bowling Green Middle School-Bowling Green, Missouri
March 16: Limelight Ladue Performance, Ladue High School Arts Festival
TBA: UMSL Center for Humanities Lunch Performance, JC Penny Auditorium UMSL
March 19-20: MADCO In Concert Performance, 8pm Touhill Performing Arts Center
MADCO Repertory including a work from St. Louis choreographer Michael Utoff as well as "Response" by Mikey Thomas-a MADCO favorite performed at the Toronto International Fringe Festival in 2005.
April 18: MADCO Auditions for 2010-2011
April 26: National Dance Week Performance, Union Station St. Louis
TBA: Books in Motion Residency, Clopton Middle School-Clarksville, Missouri
TBA: Books in Motion Residency, Warren County Fine Arts Council-Wright City, Missouri
TBA: Books in Motion Residency, Warren County Fine Arts Council-St. Louis, Missouri
May 27-29 Dance St. Louis Spring to Dance Festival, Touhill Performing Arts Center
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