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Studio34: thirtySomething dancers put on thier boogie shoes for new show. Following the success of their 2004 Fringe Festival preview show, "Dancers with Day Jobs," Halifax's thirtySomething Dance Co-op (tSdc) is excited to annouce that its first independent show will debut Saturday, February 12th at the Alderney Theatre at the Dartmouth Ferry Terminal. The show, Studio 34, promises to deliver more of what the tSdc is becoming known for - an appealing mix of fun, jazzy dance numbers imbued with a liberal sprinkling of humour that leave audiences smiling and tapping their toes. And who can resist a disco theme? Studio 34 will transform the Alderney Theatre into an exclusive hotspot where those who can, dance. A show ticket takes you inside the funkiest dance club in town, full of outrageous personalities who just love to strut their stuff, all undercut by a relentless beat that can't be ignored. Audience members are even invited to compete for "best disco duds" prizes! And that's not all. Studio 34 will also serve up plenty of Vegas-style Rat Packin' jazz, funk, Latin, modern, tap, and a little 60s-inspired dirty dancing! New works by Halifax choreographers Kym Butler and Todd Durling will premier at the show, along with several new pieces created by tSdc co-op members. "We dance because we love to," says founding member Kate Hayter-Reid. "It's that simple. We aren't professionals, and we don't apologize for that. But audiences seem to like us for who we are - grown-ups who love hamming it up on stage with pretty good rhythm. thirtySomething Dance Co-op celebrates the varied abilities and perspectives that its 15 members bring to dance. Two things every performer has in common are that dance is a part-time hobby and a full-blown passion. Studio 34 show times are 3 pm and 8 pm on Saturday, February 12th, 2005 at the Alderney Landing Theatre (461-4689). Tickets are now on sale at the Alderney Landing Theatre box office. Matinee tickets are $13 for general admission and $10 for students and seniors, evening performance tickets are $16 and $13. |
