Folk dances can be found in countless areas around the world. They are used as a way to build community, create a national identity, and reflect the life of a group of people. When the state of Israel was founded in 1948, the Jewish community needed to create and establish a national identity. They did this, in part, by
Using the Utah Core Curriculum Standards for Dance, Social Studies and Language Arts, Repertory Dance Theatre presented a special matinee to over 1,500 students last week at the Rose Wagner Performing Arts Center. American Modern Dance is a rich tapestry which has been influenced by the music and movement of cultures worldwide. Dance has been part of community life
Dance Classes Every dancer knows that the only way to get better is to take class! Even our professional dancers take class EVERY DAY to get better, hone their skills and progress. But you don't have to be a professional dancer to take class. At RDT's Dance Center on Broadway, we offer classes for every skill level (even if you've
By Linda C. Smith This weekend, RDT presents BRIO … an appropriate title for a concert filled with vigor, vivacity, gusto, verve, zest, enthusiasm, vitality, dynamism, animation, spirit and most of all energy. BRIO will present five works created by two incomparable artists known as Shapiro & Smith. Danial Shapiro & Joanie Smith, husband and wife, started collaborating in 1985. Fascinated by
By RDT Board Member, Jaelynn Jenkins Good manners are about more than following musty dictates from a Victorian-era matron, but rather a show of appreciation for the hard work and time that each artist has spent to create a piece for the audience's enjoyment. As a lifelong theatergoer, I’ve attended everything from Broadway musicals in the Big Apple to cello