EMERGING: A New Choreographers Workshop returns for its fourth installment, of this incredible emerging choreographers showcase May 2nd and 3rd at 8pm at Georgia Tech’s Ferst Center for the Arts.
EMERGING evolved as a way to nurture new talent in the fine art of choreography. Young choreographers apply to be a part of the process that pairs each one to a mentor, and space to do their work. Mentors guide choreographers through the process, and prepare them for the stage. In addition to the artistic work each choreographer is educated on the behind the scenes aspect of production via a partnership with the dance department at The University of Georgia. Christopher Flemming, technical director at UGA Dance, will be teaching the young choreographers the skills of lighting, staging, and directing the team as they hang, focus lights, and build out the space that there work will be presented in.
EMERGING, is a multi-layered process that educates and guides the artist through each step of art making. Kim Thomas, owner of Gotta Dance Atlanta, has renewed her commitment to sponsoring EMERGING, and these young developing artist. GDA provides rehearsal space for the choreographers, as well as, access to the talented teaching staff that is available every step of the way. This years mentors are CiCi Kelley, Monica Noble, Daryl Foster, Kiki Ely, and Gary Beauford. We have some new choreographers coming to the stage this season, and some familiar ones that will be taking their work to the next level as well. Last seasons ChoreoLab proved successful, and has graduated Chris Plunkett, Brandon Forrest, and Mallory Hazen to the EMERING stage to have their work fully produced. Jessica Oglesby, an EMERGING vet, along with Nateli Ruiz, and Keith Nedd will be returning to the EMERGING stage with new works that feature exciting mixes of Hip Hop, and Contemporary dance. New to EMERGING this year will be Jordan Galloway, Anthony Marquise, and Kenny Strong. Each of these young people carries fresh artistic weight that guarantees to impress.
All events will be held at the Drama Tech Theater at Georgia Tech’s Ferst Center for the Arts. You can purchase your EMERGING wristband for $15.00 at the door, from a choreographer, or at Gotta Dance. Please visit www.Men.Dance.Life.com/EMERGING or www.Got2dance.net for additional information.