WHO:
MorrisonDance, 4201 Lorain Avenue, Cleveland,
OH, 44113. 216-281-9558
WHAT:
Cleveland Public Theater presents DanceWorks 04, featuring the MorrisonDance
world premiere of Human Behavior 101, a concert featuring a collection of new
works and interludes inspired by behavioral psychology, neuroscience, and
popular theories of human behavior.
WHEN: Friday, March 19, 2004 at
8:00pm
Saturday, March 20, 2004 at 8:00pm
Sunday, March 21, 2004 at 3:00pm
WHERE: Cleveland Public Theater’s UPSTAIRS
THEATRE
6415 Detroit Avenue (on the corner
of W. 65th)
Cleveland, OH 44102
DETAILS: Tickets are $18 regular/$15 students and seniors
For advance
purchase, call the Cleveland Public Theatre Box office at 216-631-2727
OF SPECIAL INTEREST:
About MorrisonDance:
The mission of MorrisonDance is to inspire and cultivate public awareness of
the art of dance through performances and cross-disciplinary
collaborations. To provide, promote, and participate in educational and
outreach programs that increase the awareness of dance and that encourage
community cultural and artistic endeavors; to research and develop integrated
and cross-disciplinary teaching and presentation methods for dance; and to
create opportunities for artists and performers of various media, augmenting
the accessibility of dance as a performing art.
SARAH R. MORRISON, ARTISTIC DIRECTOR (Cleveland) has been training
in dance for over two decades, performing and teaching professionally since
1990. She came to Cleveland upon receiving a scholarship for her
choreography from Case Western Reserve University, where she received her BA
degrees in theater arts and psychology, with a minor in Biology, and her MA in
Psychology. Morrison’s choreography has been performed in Ohio, Georgia,
New York, Italy, and Mexico; and has been supported by the Puffin Foundation,
CWRU, and community individuals and corporations. Her most critically
acclaimed productions have been LEAPING INTO THE NET! (1997), the world's first
modern dance concert to be simultaneously broadcast on the Internet; and ERIE
SIRENS (1998 & 1999), a site-specific collaboration inspired by the
sand-sculptures of visual artist Scott Radke (now her husband, and father of
tonight’s special “belly” guest). Morrison has had the privilege of
working with many of the dance companies that represent our city’s creative
vibrancy, including the Repertory Project (KNA Verb Ballets), Antaeus Dance,
SAFMOD, and Bill Wade of In.LET Dance Theater (currently performing in Gordon
Square). She has additionally worked with Lee Harper and Dancers (GA),
has performed work by internationally acclaimed choreographer David Dorfman
(NY), and was invited to “play” with PILOBOLUS (CT) in their creation of
OranguTango. Morrison has taught dance on the faculty of CWRU and the
University of Akron, and has been a guest artist and teacher at universities,
schools and studios regionally and internationally. In addition to
dancing, Morrison has spent 10 years assisting Dr. Grover C. Gilmore, Dean of
the Mandel School of Applied Social Sciences, in behavioral research funded by
the National Institute of Health and the Alzheimer’s Association, and has
published research in the field of Perception.
KELLY POSTIY YAGER, DIRECTOR OF EDUCATION (Cleveland) received her BFA
degrees in dance performance and recreational therapy from Kent State
University (1998). Since that time, she has been educating children and
adults throughout Northeast Ohio. Yager has taught dance in the Cleveland
Municipal School District through Young Audiences, to children and adults with
unique needs through Cleveland’s Dancing Wheels, and to adults and children of
all levels through MorrisonDance’s education and outreach programs. Yager
has additionally been an artist on staff at the Beck Center for the Arts for
their outreach and early childhood education programs, and from 2000-2001, she
served as Outreach Coordinator for the Repertory Project (KNA Verb Ballets).
While returning to school to complete her dance education licensure, Yager was
a substitute teacher for the Cleveland Municipal School District. She has
recently completed her student teaching and is in the last stage of the
licensure process to become an officially recognized dance educator in the
state of Ohio. In addition to her educational experience, Yager has
choreographed for MorrisonDance, for convergence-continuum, and for the Beck
Center’s Musical Theatre summer camp. Yager has additionally performed
with Cleveland’s Dancing Wheels, Joan Meggitt of Antaeus Dance, Young
Audiences, and the Kent Dance Ensemble.
ARTOUR BAJANOV (Lakewood) was born and trained as a dancer in Russia. He
received Diploma in Dance & Choreography from Ufa College of
Choreography and Ballet, Ufa, Russia in 1996. Before coming to USA, he
toured internationally as solo dancer with the Bashkirian State Ballet and
Bolshoi Theatre, performing in classical ballets “Swan Lake”, “Don Quixote”,
“Sleeping Beauty” and others. Bajanov arrived to US in late 1997 when touring
the Nutcracker with the Moscow Ballet Theatre. Since then, he has performed
with Arlington Ballet of Texas, Cleveland Ballet Dancing Wheels, and has been
teaching dance, giving Master classes around Ohio and local dance schools, in
addition to working with MorrisonDance. This July, Bajanov will hold the
grand opening of his own studio, the Ballet Academy In North Olmsted.
HEATHER BAUR (Lakewood)has been working with MorrisonDance since her return
from New York City where she danced with Vissie Dance Theatre and assisted in
dance instruction at St. Joseph's, an inner city all-girls high school. In
addition to her dance experience, she is certified in Cardio Kick-boxing, has
extensive training in Butoh, and is currently studying to obtain her Dance
Licensure. Baur is a mobile teacher at Euclid High School, has taught
dance at the Beck Center for the Arts, and has produced her own choreography in
“Tribulations”.
Additional Performers and Artists of MorrisonDance, con’t.
SCOTT RADKE (Cleveland) is an artist who works in various mediums. His work
has been shown throughout Cleveland and in New York City, and has been
collected internationally. Radke’s sand-sculptures have been featured in
various publications, including Sunde un Seele (published in Germany), and he
additionally works in painting, drawing, and mask making. Recently his creative
attention has been devoted to the creation of his unique marionette puppets.
Radke first collaborated with Morrison for Erie Sirens, and he continues to
provide unique visual contributions. To view artwork by Scott Radke, please
visit www.scottradke.com.
MAREE REMALIA (Olmstead Falls) recently returned to Ohio after living and
working in San Francisco. She received her BA degrees in Cultural Studies
and Education for Social Change from Prescott College (AZ). While in
Arizona, she was the Integrated Arts Assistant at the Skyview Charter School,
where she taught creative movement to K-7. ReMalia has performed classics
such as the “Nutcracker”, “Swan Lake”, “Coppelia” and “Dracula” with the
Richmond Ballet (VA) and Southern Ballet Theatre, and contemporary dance works
in Prescott College community performances (AZ) and with the Lizz Roman
workshop (San Francisco, CA).
Special Guest Artists included in HUMAN BEHAVIOR 101
AMANDA EXLEY LOWER (Atlanta, GA) is the Artistic Director of Duende Dance Theater,
an Atlanta-based modern dance and theater company. A graduate of Duke
University and an MFA recipient from New York University's Tisch School of the
Arts, she has traveled over the world to study dance, including Ghana and
Iceland. Her choreography has been presented in venues including the New York
International Fringe Festival, Harvard University, The Julliard School, and
throughout Atlanta. She
has taught dance at Emory University, Piedmont College, and Brenau University
and at Atlanta’s Fly By Theatre.
TRAD BURNS (Cleveland) has designed for theatre, dance, amusement parks,
architectural, and retail lighting.
Credits include designs for Cincinnati Ballet, New York Theatre Workshop
(NYC), La Mama ETC (NYC), HERE (NYC), Classic Stage Company (NYC), The Public
Theatre (NYC), Cleveland Public Theatre, Indiana Repertory Theatre, Cedar
Point, ValleyFair, Knott's Berry Farm, Kings Island, Walt Disney World,
Disneyland, Disneyland Japan, Disney Sea, Disney Cruise Lines, Carnival Cruise
Lines, Universal Studios Florida & Japan, Woodstock Ice Productions, and
The Family of Charles M. Schulz.
Community Volunteers and Performers participating in HUMAN BEHAVIOR
101:
Erin Baughman (Lakewood) is an English major at Notre Dame College of
Ohio. She has studied ballet on and off since she was a toddler, and this
is her first show in five years.
Tim Baur (Richmond Hts.) owns Century 21 Leo Baur, Realtors, and has been
in the Real Estate business for over 33 years. He was a varsity wrestler
in high school, and runs a wrestling program for 5 - 11 year olds. He is
thrilled to be sharing the stage with his daughter!
Russell Brown (Cleveland) is an Arts Administration Major at Baldwin-Wallace
College, and administrative assistant at Music and Performing arts at Trinity
Cathedral. He has performed as an oboist and pianist, and is a candidate for
the Jaques-Dalkroze Eurythmics Teaching License.
Jessie Cooper (Berea) is a fifth grader at Fairwood Elementry School. This is
her second time dancing with a professional dance company, and she is glad to
be dancing again.
April Georgins (Olmstead Falls) received her BA degrees in creative writing and
botany from Miami University and is currently working with City Year
Cleveland. While she has extensive experience in tap dancing, this is her
first time participating in a contemporary dance concert.
Vanessa Iosue (Euclid) is a fourth grader at Lincoln Elementary, and has experience
is in ballet, jazz, and tap. She has performed with Euclid High School drill
team at Case Western Reserve University.
Jennifer Leinweber (Euclid) has performed and choreographed for numerous theatres in
Northeast Ohio, and for Eastern Dance Theatre/Space Force Dance Company in
Kentucky. She is excited about performing with MorrisonDance and is thankful
for the opportunity.
Marissa Nesbit (Cleveland Hts.) holds an MFA in Dance from Texas Woman's
University, and has additionally studied dance at the American Dance Festival,
Pittsburgh's Dance Alloy, and Seattle's Velocity Dance Center. She has
performed and presented choreography in Texas and California. Nesbit
relocated to Cleveland to work as Outreach Coordinator for VERB Ballets.
Kathleen McDonnell (Cleveland) is the Director of the Conflict Mediation Program
at Euclid High School. She has enjoyed dancing as a hobby and is pleased to
join this dance performance in her community.
Cat Smith (North Canton) has a B.F.A in Modern Dance and Choreography from
Ohio University. She is the creative movement and drama teacher at the Canton
Country Day School and a freelance choreographer. Cat would like to thank her
family for being so supportive of her first step back into performing and
MorrisonDance for the opportunity!
Kalindi Stockton (Cleveland) studies dance throughout the community and
teaches Sixth grade in Streetsboro. She has performed with Lakeland
Community College’s dance ensemble for the past 2 years. In addition to
participating in Human Behavior 101, Stockton will be performing with SAFMOD in
next weekend’s DanceWorks production.
Spencer White (Lakewood) has been studying dance throughout the Cleveland.
He has performed with CWRU’s Mather Dance Collective, The Beck Center for the
Arts, and has appeared on stage with the American Ballet Theater.
Haley Wightman (Avon Lake) is a college student at McGill University in
Montreal, Quebec, and is currently doing a year of national service with City
Year Cleveland. As a child she studied Highland Dance and is enjoying her
return to the world of dance very much.
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