LAS VEGAS CONTEMPORARY DANCE THEATER

The Las Vegas Contemporary Dance Theater

Returns to The Smith Center for the Performing Arts

Fall Concert Season 2013

Las Vegas NV, (November 8, 2013) – The Las Vegas Contemporary Dance Theater

wraps up its 2013 Season with a performance at The Smith Center for the Performing

Arts. LVCDT has been presenting exciting performances for the past seven years that

bring audiences to their feet. This season promises to be bold, exciting and fiery.

LVCDT was voted “Best Dance Company to Represent Las Vegas” two years in a row

by the Las Vegas Weekly Magazine.

Mr. Gaddis curates a spicy and dynamic program that will keep the audience on the

edge of their seats and shows just how versatile his dancers are.

“Continuing the American Legacy of Excellence in Dance!”

Programming in order of the evening’s performance

Solstice choreographed by Bernard H. Gaddis embodies the essence of winter and

that one brief moment in time when snow blankets the earth and nature is at peace.

Music by George Winston.

Bad Blood premiered in 1984 choreographed by the legendary Ulysses Dove. Alvin

Ailey American Dance Theater was the first and only company to perform this virtuoso

work. The Las Vegas Contemporary Dance Theater will be the second company to

perform this iconic ballet. Music by: Laurie Anderson.

Crashing… Through (World Premier) choreographed by Hope Boykin, principal dancer

with the Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater, is a ballet about breaking through barriers

within society and oneself. Music by: Ensemble Resonance and John Metcalfe.

Firebird (World Premier), choreographed by Bernard H. Gaddis, was originally created

by Mikhail Fokine in 1910. Many versions of the beloved ballet have graced the stage

since. Mr. Gaddis brings a new, sexy, contemporary spin to the ballet while maintaining

its classical heritage. Maria Fernanda Vicuña-McGovern will be dancing the role of the

Firebird. Music by: Igor Stravinsky.

LVCDT, Las Vegas’ Leading Contemporary Dance Company, is best known for its

passionate and relatable repertoire. LVCDT has a dance style that is Classical, Modern

and Highly Athletic.

LVCDT continues to be a dynamic force on the Las Vegas cultural dance scene, by

bringing electrifying performances of neo-classical and modern ballets to the stage.

Gaddis’ company of dancers reflects the diversity of the local community and the

world at large.

LVCDT’S goal is to always leave their audience with a sense of joy and excitement.

Ticket Prices: $24 - $79

Curtain times: Friday Evening, November 8, 2013 7:30 pm

Smith Center Box Office information: Phone: 702.479.2000

361 Symphony Park Avenue, Las Vegas NV 89106

Or

Order online: http://tinyurl.com/LVCDT-Firebird-More

For information please visit our Website: www.LVDance.org

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