Works in Progress : Fall Concert Open Rehearsal, November 7, 2008
Catch a sneak peek of Wellspring’s Fall Concert of Dance at this open rehearsal during the Arts Council of Greater Kalamazoo’s November Art Hop.
Date/Time: Friday, November 7, 6:00-7:00 pm
Location: Wellspring Theater at the Epic Center
Admission: Free
Fall Concert of Dance, November 14-16 & 20-22, 2008
The Fall Concert of Dance features new works choreographed by Cori Terry & Rachel Miller, as well as favorites from the repertoire. A reception to meet the artists will follow each evening performance.
Sponsored by: Willson Insurance Agency
Date/Time: Friday-Saturday, November 14-15 & Thursday-Saturday, November 20-22, 8:00 pm / Sunday, November 16, 2:00 pm
Location: Wellspring Theater at the Epic Center
Admission: $20 general admission / $10 with student ID / Free for children ages 5 and younger
Chocolate Soirée, January 29, 2009
Join Wellspring for its second annual chocolate fundraiser! Come mix and mingle while savoring the tastes of Kalamazoo area's finest delectable's. Live music and a silent auction are part of this sell-out event. Get your tickets early (available in November)!
Sponsored by:
Date/Time: Thursday, January 29, 7:00 pm
Location: Wellspring Theater at the Epic Center
Admission: $40/person or $70/couple
The Dance Forum, February 20-22, 2009
The 25th annual Dance Forum presents features return guest artist Tammy Metz Starr of Ohio and a diverse selection of experimental work by emerging and established choreographers from across the region.
Sponsored by: Kalamazoo Education Association
Date/Time: Friday-Saturday, February 20-21, 8:00 pm / Sunday, February 22, 2:00 pm
Location: Wellspring Theater at the Epic Center
Admission: $15 general admission / $10 with student ID / Free for children ages 5 and younger
Master Class with Tammy Metz Starr, February 21, 2009
Join Dance Forum guest artist Tammy Metz Starr of Ohio for a free master class. Space is limited, so call 269/342-4354 in advance to reserve your spot.
Date/Time: Saturday, February 21, 12:00-1:30 pm
Location: Wellspring Theater at the Epic Center
Admission: Free (advanced registration is required)
Wellspring Dance Day, March 8, 2009
Join us for Dance Day, our annual family event designed for dancers and non-dancers of all ages. Enjoy a performance by Wellspring company members, try a mini-dance class and sign up for spring classes (scholarships available). Dance Day is free fun for the whole family!
Sponsored by:
Date/Time: Sunday, March 8, 2:00-3:00 pm
Location: Wellspring Theater at the Epic Center
Admission: Free
Alternative Dance Project Presents ARENA Dances, April 3-4, 2009
Wellspring proudly presents ARENA Dances by Mathew Janczewski. ARENA Dances impacts viewers on a visceral and kinetic level with its exhilarating, pure, athletic movement. The Star Tribune (Royce, 2005) says of ARENA Dances, "The entire ensemble flows with dramatic lines, grace and intimacy that is at once energetic and tender...In execution, it feels fresh throughout; in imagery, it is at times mesmerizing." Mathew Janczewski and ARENA Dances are among Dance Magazine's "25 To Watch" (2008) - you won't want to miss this.
Sponsored by: Bronson Healthcare Group
Date/Time: Friday-Saturday, April 3-4, 8:00 pm
Location: Wellspring Theater at the Epic Center
Admission: $20 general admission / $10 with student ID.
Master Class with Mathew Janczewski, April 4, 2009
Join Alternative Dance Project guest artist Mathew Janczewski of Minneapolis' ARENA Dances for a free master class. Space is limited, so call 269/342-4354 in advance to reserve your spot.
Date/Time: April 4, 12:00-1:30 pm
Location: Wellspring Theater at the Epic Center
Admission: Free
International Dance Day Film Series, April 27-May 1, 2009
In celebration of International Dance Day, Wellspring presents five dance films in five days in the Wellspring Theater at the Epic Center. Each evening, a different documentary film honoring great choreographers and dance pioneers will be shown. (Check back in February for the series line-up)
Sponsored by:
Date/Time: Monday-Friday, April 27-May 1, 7:00 pm
Location: Wellspring Theater at the Epic Center
Admission: Free
Works in Progress: Spring Concert Open Rehearsal, May 1, 2009
Catch a sneak peek of Wellspring’s Spring Concert of Dance at this open rehearsal during the Arts Council of Greater Kalamazoo’s April Art Hop. Stick around after the rehearsal for Birth of a Dance, the final documentary in Wellspring's International Dance Day Film Series.
Date/Time: Friday, May 1, 6:00-7:00 pm
Location: Wellspring Theater at the Epic Center
Admission: Free
Student Concert of Dance, May 2, 2009
Friends and family pack the Wellspring Theater for this annual concert, showcasing Wellspring students ages 3-13. Open to the public, the Student Concert of Dance is a great opportunity to learn more about Wellspring’s classes.
Sponsored by: Diekema-Hamann Architecture + Engineering
Date/Time: Saturday, May 2, 3:00 pm and 4:00 pm
Location: Wellspring Theater at the Epic Center
Admission: $3 general admission at the door / free for children ages 5 and younger
Spring Concert of Dance, May 14-17, 2009
Wellspring closes the 29th season with the annual Spring Concert of Dance, featuring new choreography by Cori Terry and Michael Miller with favorites from the repertoire.
Sponsored by:
Date/Time: Thursday-Saturday, May 14-16, 8:00 pm / Sunday, May 17, 2:00 pm
Location: Wellspring Theater at the Epic Center
Admission: $20 general admission / $10 with student ID / Free for children ages 5 and younger
