Event ID # 85472
Date:
Thursday, July 23, 2009
Time:
11:45 am - 8:00 pm
Event:

Garth Fagan Dance Celebrates Rochester

Host:

Garth Fagan Dance

Location:

(Rochester, NY)   Google Map
First Niagara Center City Pavilion, located on the corner of East Main and Gibbs
East Main Street, Rochester, NY 14604

Contact:
Johanna Lester
Phone:
585-454-3260
Email:
johanna@garthfagandance.org
Website:
http://www.garthfagandance.org
Price:
FREE
Full details:
To celebrate the City of Rochester’s 175th Anniversary, Garth Fagan Dance will present ‘Keep it Moving Day’, Thursday, July 23rd at the First Niagara Center City Pavilion, located on the corner of East Main and Gibbs Street. Come watch demonstrations from both the Company and its dance school, participate in a Master Class, and enjoy a free performance by Garth Fagan Dance. ‘Keep it Moving Day’ is a ‘thank you’ to the Greater Rochester community for its support of the company.  The day’s activities are as follows: 11:45AM – 12:15PM: Garth Fagan Dance Summer Movement Institute 18+ Students [Progressions]12:30PM – 1:00PM:   Garth Fagan Dance School Over 40 Class1:00 pm – 3:00PM:   Technical Rehearsal3:30 pm – 3:55 pm:  SMI Composition Classes run-through/rehearsal4:00 PM – 5:30 PM:  Master Class, ages 13 through adult6:00PM – 6:40PM:    Garth Fagan Dance Summer Movement Institute Composition Class 7:00PM:Garth Fagan Dance performance  “We’re excited for the opportunity to give back to the community, to celebrate the storied history of this city,” says Ruby Lockhart, executive director. “Garth Fagan Dance is incredibly thankful to the people of Rochester for their continued support, and to Mayor Duffy and the City of Rochester for making this event possible.” All events are free and open to the public. Registration for the Master Class will begin at 3:30PM; participants are recommended to have 2-3 years previous dance experience. Class attire should be form fitting; no socks or shoes. Seating for the evening performance is limited; attendees are encouraged to visit garthfagandance.org to reserve a seat.