Zodiaque Dance Company Celebration 50 Fall Program

Co-Directed by Kerry Ring and Michael Deeb Weaver

Production Design Coordination by Lynne Koscielniak

Oct. 24 - 25, 2024 at 7:30 p.m.

Oct. 26, 2024 Gala | Pre-show Awards at 6:30 p.m. | Curtain at 7:30 p.m.

Oct. 27, 2024 at 2 p.m.*

UB Center for the Arts Drama Theatre

Tickets: https://www.ticketmaster.com/zodiaque-dance-tickets/artist/836688

Zodiaque Dance Company is UB’s eminent pre-professional dance company. Join us in celebrating five decades of innovative, creative performances at the 50th Anniversary concerts this fall at UB Center for the Arts!

In keeping with Zodiaque’s mission, the fall program features a diverse array of dance styles, including modern, contemporary, jazz, African, tap, and other percussive forms. Works will be created by a varied and accomplished group of choreographers, including Cesar Salinas (Associate Artistic Director, Giordano Dance Chicago), Brittney Griffin (Associate Choreographer, Kimberly Akimbo on Broadway), Rich Ashworth (Chicago Tap Theatre), Robin Hibbert (African dance educator and performer), and Liz Borom (faculty, Western Carolina University). The program is punctuated by the contributions of former UB Dance faculty members Thomas Ralabate (Immediate Past Artistic Director of ZDC and Professor Emeritus) and choreographer/educator Bill Thomas (former UB Director of Dance; Philadanco). The concert is under the co-direction of faculty members Kerry Ring and Michael Deeb Weaver, who will also set works.  The concert includes a video and photo history of ZDC; and will showcases collaborations with our Theatre Design and Technology program and its alumni.

*UB Dance Day is Sun. Oct. 27. All standard ticketing options are available plus a special $32 UB Dance Day Ticket, which includes:

·         A participatory pre-show workshop for ages 14 and up in the UB Center for the Arts Dance Studios (Rooms B82 & B82 in the basement of building).  Arrive at noon in the hallway outside of the Dance Studios (rooms B82 and B84) for check-in.

·         A dance class focusing on movement presented in the 2pm performance, and observation of company warm up, plus Q&A with UB dance majors. No specific dancewear required. Come dressed to move!

·         Admission to "Zodiaque Dance Company Celebration 50 Fall Program" 2 p.m. performance in the Drama Theatre.

·         Questions: Email Professor Kerry Ring: kring2@buffalo.edu

The UB Theatre and Dance 2024-2025 season is sponsored in part by Fox Run at Orchard Park, celebrating its sixth year in support of THD. www.foxrunorchardpark.com