HUBBARD STREET DANCE CHICAGO
MAKES DETROIT OPERA HOUSE DEBUT
October 31-November 2, 2008
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New works include Shimazaki’s “Fold” and Cerrudo’s “Off Screen”

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DETROIT, Michigan, October 9, 2008...Contemporary dance leader Hubbard Street Dance Chicago makes its Detroit Opera House debut in the company’s first performance engagement in Detroit in over 10 years. Opening the 2008-09 Chrysler Foundation Dance Series with performances demonstrating innovative athleticism and ability, Hubbard Street presents a limited three-performance engagement, October 31 through November 2, 2008 at the Detroit Opera House.

The mixed-repertory program includes works entirely new to Detroit audiences, including Fold (Oct. 31) by acclaimed choreographer Toru Shimazaki, a brand new work making its tour debut. Hubbard Street’s own Alejandro Cerrudo, a member of HSDC’s main company, also premieres his new work entitled Off Screen (Nov. 1& 2) for Detroit audiences. Other works performed include audience favorite Minus 16 by Israeli choreographer Ohad Naharin (performed at all shows) and choreographer Doug Varone’s intricate and visually powerful piece, The Constant Shift of Pulse (Nov. 1).

As a special offering, dance enthusiasts and students will have the opportunity to get up-close-and-personal with Hubbard Street dancers in master classes with the company on Saturday, November 1 at 11 a.m. at the Margo V. Cohen Center for Dance at the Detroit Opera House. Patrons who purchase a ticket for HSDC have the opportunity to attend the Master Class for free by presenting a ticket or ticket stub at the door. If you do not have a ticket or ticket stub, the admission fee for the Master Class is $25. Pre-register by contacting Carol Halsted at dance@motopera.org or 313.237.3416.

As an additional opportunity for audience participation and feedback, patrons are invited to stay after the show for a “talk back” session in the Cadillac Café. Facilitated by Detroit Opera House Director of Dance Carol Halsted, audience members will be able to discuss the performance with other dance lovers and ask questions of dance company members. For more information on the “Talk Back” sessions after the show, please contact Carol Halsted, at (313) 237-3426.

As a leader in the evolution of contemporary dance in America, Hubbard Street Dance Chicago (HSDC) displays its new choreographic talents and collaborations with music, visual art and theatre artists. Hubbard Street is known for their extensive repertoire of dynamic and incomparable work by leading national and international choreographers such as Twyla Tharp, Jiri Kylián, Nacho Duato, Ohad Naharin, William Forsythe, Susan Marshall, Christopher Bruce and Daniel Ezralow.

Founded in 1977 by dancer and choreographer Lou Conte, Hubbard Street Dance Chicago is Chicago’s leading contemporary dance company and is one of the only American dance companies to operate year-round. HSDC continues to evolve while maintaining the highest artistic standards. The company has appeared nationally and internationally at celebrated dance venues, including the American Dance Festival, Jacob’s Pillow Dance Festival and the Spoleto Festival of Two Worlds in Italy.

Funding for HSDC’s Detroit engagement is provided by the New England Foundation for the Arts, Arts Midwest, the National Endowment for the Arts, and the Michigan Council for Arts and Cultural Affairs.

TICKETS for Hubbard Street Dance Chicago at the magnificent Detroit Opera House, October 31 through November 2, 2008 range from $28-$75, and are available at the Detroit Opera House ticket office (1526 Broadway, Detroit, 48826), by phone at (313) 237-SING (7464) or online at www.MichiganOpera.org. Tickets are also available at all TicketMaster outlets, by phone at (248) 645-6666 or online at www.TicketMaster.com.

Contact

Rebekah Johnson
(313) 237-3403
rjohnson@motopera.org

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