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This photo was in today’s edition of the Sun Journal. It is a student from Edward Little High School who is finishing up a piece of art that will go into the schools art show for 8th grade parents and their parents.

Mountain Valley High Schools student’s photograph chosen for statewide exposure is the title of the article that appears in today’s Sun Journal and written by Eileen A. Adams. Whitney Ruff’s photo was one of 20 that appear on the screen saver for the 2011-12 school year. You can read the entire article by clicking here.

2011 Performance & Events Season
July 1 – August 13

Yes, Spring is here and just around the corner is the beginning of the season for Bates Dance Festival. This just arrived in my inbox…

Join us for the 29th season of the Bates Dance Festival. Experience the power and invention of Camille A. Brown & Dancers by Matt Karas contemporary dance and music. Whatever your dance interest, our 2011 series featuring works by world-class choreographers and imaginative newcomers will entertain, intrigue and inspire you.

This season we showcase new works by established and emerging dance creators from at home and abroad, introducing our community to innovative dance making that reflects our global society.

From the eloquent storytelling of Camille A. Brown & Dancers, to the funky grooves of Nicholas Leichter Dance, to the exuberant physicality of David Dorfman Dance, and the arresting virtuosity of Zoe/Juniper, these artists bring joy, passion and brilliant dancing to our stage. This season of new works revisits American popular culture with Leichter’s reinterpretation of the Broadway sensation, The Wiz and Dorfman’s Prophets of Funk – Dance to the Music, a celebration of the 60’s. We also turn to the future with Zoe/Juniper’s dramatic multimedia piece, A Crack in Everything. These lively and engaging works are sure to challenge your imaginations and enliven your spirits.

In addition to main stage performances, the festival offers a selection of free and low-cost events including the annual Musician ‘s Concert and the Festival Finale, a showcase of student talent.

To deepen your performance experience please join us for Inside Dance: Understanding Contemporary Dance, a series of lectures and post-performance talks led by Boston dance critic, Debra Cash.

For full details visit our website at: Bates Dance Festival