Dance
River North Dance Chicago
Founded in 1989 by four visionary choreographers, River North Dance Chicago has established itself as one of the nation's leading dance companies, receiving critical acclaim on both a national and international level. River North Dance Chicago embodies a true flavor of "Americana" in its dynamic repertoire and is recognized for its highly emotive stage presence, stimulating music, and bold and commanding choreography. They are dedicated to the creative advancement, presentation and preservation of jazz-based contemporary dance regionally with works that demonstrate depth and sophistication and a constant commitment to creating an accessible, enriching experience for any audience.
The Company currently includes three University at Buffalo Theatre & Dance alumni: Melanie Manale-Horton; James Walters; and Jessica Wolfrum. Jessica is also a Buffalo native.
"River North Dance Chicago pulled out all the pyrotechnic stops. The performance left an indelible montage of high-octane body percussion, lush lines and evocative curves." — SeeChicago.com
The Center for the Arts Professional Dance Residency
River North Dance Chicago will be in residence March 18-22. As Western New York's premier presenter of dance, the Center places great emphasis on developing dance audiences in our community and introducing professional dance to children who otherwise might not have the opportunity.
Since 1997 the Center has conducted more than 14 professional dance outreach projects to provide arts education for more than 26,000 students at schools primarily in the City of Buffalo. Western New York public school students have been afforded the opportunity to experience a live professional dance performance in their schools, free of charge, by some of the world's finest companies. In addition, UB dance majors benefit from master classes with members of these professional dance companies.
The residency activities also include our partner hospitals in the Arts in Healthcare Initiative - Roswell Park Cancer Institute and Women and Children's Hospital of Buffalo.
The Company currently includes three University at Buffalo Theatre & Dance alumni: Melanie Manale-Horton; James Walters; and Jessica Wolfrum. Jessica is also a Buffalo native.
"River North Dance Chicago pulled out all the pyrotechnic stops. The performance left an indelible montage of high-octane body percussion, lush lines and evocative curves." — SeeChicago.com
The Center for the Arts Professional Dance Residency
River North Dance Chicago will be in residence March 18-22. As Western New York's premier presenter of dance, the Center places great emphasis on developing dance audiences in our community and introducing professional dance to children who otherwise might not have the opportunity.
Since 1997 the Center has conducted more than 14 professional dance outreach projects to provide arts education for more than 26,000 students at schools primarily in the City of Buffalo. Western New York public school students have been afforded the opportunity to experience a live professional dance performance in their schools, free of charge, by some of the world's finest companies. In addition, UB dance majors benefit from master classes with members of these professional dance companies.
The residency activities also include our partner hospitals in the Arts in Healthcare Initiative - Roswell Park Cancer Institute and Women and Children's Hospital of Buffalo.
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