CONNNECTIONS
Connections is another exciting and diverse programme suitable for all being presented by the Val Deakin Dance Theatre at the Dance Centre in October.
Take a Seat is a new work commissioned from Christchurch based choreographer Fleur de Thier created especially for the Dance Theatre. It is a varied and amusing look at life on and off chairs, with an eclectic range of music.
New Plymouth based French café band La Mer will play live for performances of another new work, Café La Mer. This light-hearted work features various characters in a Parisian café street scene, and different styles of dance performed by dancers aged 6 to 75. Oh la la!
Works by choreographer Val Deakin ONZM will showcase her lyrical expressionism and her sense of humour. There will be sections of the wonderful Reflections to music by Chopin, and two movements of For Roberto – Val’s much-loved work inspired by a child’s poem about the war in Yugoslavia.
All works relate to the themes of Connections between people, places and things.
Performances will be at the Dance Centre on Friday, October 11 &18 at 7:30 pm and on Sunday, October 13 & 20 at 2:30 pm. Tickets from Pianoworks from mid September or phone (06) 758 0991.
The Dance Theatre is grateful to the Toi Foundation and the New Plymouth District Council Creative Communities Scheme for their support for this programme.