April 5 - 7, 2019
SCHEDULE
Professional Showcases / Master Classes / Artist Interviews / Community Pop-Up Dances / Young Dancers Concert / Dance on Film
Austin Dance Festival is a three-day modern dance festival held each spring in the heart of downtown Austin. Watch a dance on film screening, take master classes, attend professional showcases, participate in a community pop-up dance, listen to artist interviews, and see your next generation of dancers in the youth concert. Times and locations vary, so check out the full schedule below. Tickets to all events are sold through the festival’s Eventbrite page.
FRIDAY, APRIL 5, 2019
Master Classes with Visiting Artists
Classes are held at Cafe Dance, 3307-B Hancock Drive, Austin
Tickets are $10 and will be sold here. Limited space.
CLASS DESCRIPTION
Highly exploratory and improvisation-based class with a focus on contact partnering and floor work. Class begins with a structured improv warm-up in a judgement-free atmosphere. Dancers will be guided to limitless movement where they are constantly surprised by and interested in what guides them from within. The next portion of class will use sequences across the floor to focus on floor work. Depending on the class level, this might develop into contact partnering. After a brief discussion, we will play improvisational games that open up the theatrical side of dance.Lastly, we will learn a movement phrase that combines elements from the class. Phrase work will be grounded, athletic, animalistic, and contemporary. Depending on the class level, the phrase may also involve some choreographed partnering.
ABOUT ELLEN SICKENBERGER
Ellen is a professional dance artist residing in Brooklyn, NY. Since graduating with a BFA in Dance Performance from East Carolina University, she has performed for many NYC and internationally-based artists including Freddie Moore/Jiwon Lee, Janice Rosario, Bryn Cohn, Yoshito Sakuraba, Danté Brown, Ashley McQueen, and Hollye Bynum. This past Summer, Ellen performed a piece by Luke Murphy as part of the b12 festival in Berlin. Ellen is currently a touring cast member of Nadine Bommer's "INVISI'ball" and she continues to perform as a freelance artist. Ellen has taught contemporary Guest Artist classes in Northern Virginia, Richmond, Washington D.C., North Carolina, and New York City, including classes at Gibney Dance Center and Mark Morris Dance Center. She is also the artistic director of DEPTH DANCE.
CLASS DESCRIPTION
Contemporary floor-work class.
Hyper-dynamic movement defined by musicality and rhythm allows the body to experience the challenges and sensations of various qualities. Grounded in floor-work and highly physical phrase work this technique places emphasis on momentum and attack of the movement. LAJAMARTIN aims to create an experience where the individual and group can simultaneously live and share. Note: Wear loose pants and a shirt that covers your shoulders.
ABOUT LAJAMARTIN
LAJAMARTIN is a physical dance theater company founded by Laja Field and Martin Durov. The two first met dancing for Johannes Wieland at Staatstheater Kassel, Germany performing in over 100 shows. In 2015 the pair moved to NYC, became founding members of VIM VIGOR dance company and performed in NYC, Santa Barbara with DanceWORKS as well as Prisma Festival in Panama. LM has also been commissioned to create work for Brigham Young University CDT as well as the Anton Bruckner International School in Linz, Austria. LM have had the pleasure of teaching in NYC, SLC, CA, PA, Newcastle, Prague, Brussels, Slovakia and Germany.
Dance on Film
ScreenDance from around the Globe
Film Showcase at AustinVentures Studio Theater Ballet Austin, 501 W. 3rd St.
Featuring works from...
Richard James Allen // Jacob Alvarez // Lindsay Joyce Clark // Ryan Renshaw // Jeff Schick // Dorothy O'Shea Overby and Deepak Chetty // Mattias Alegro Marasigan // Conrad Kaczor // Anthony Morigerato // Ellen Sickenberger // Alexandra Palmer // Alvaro Congosto // Jeanette Geslison // Max Rothamn
SATURDAY, APRIL 6, 2019
Professional Showcases
Showcases at AustinVentures Studio Theater Ballet Austin, 501 W. 3rd St.
Kathy Dunn Hamrick Dance Company // Andrea Ariel Dance Theatre // Kelsey Oliver + Urban Eisley // Courtney Mazeika and Marlie Couto // Body Shift // Alexa Capareda // NobleMotion Dance // Uwazi Zamani // Victoria DeRenzo // Sarah Lapinsky Dance Theater
METDance // Alyson Dolan // Chamacos Dance Company // LAJAMARTIN // Social Movement Contemporary Dance // Ellen Bartel Dance Collective // Bruce Wood Dance // Lisa Anne Kobdish // Tiffany Mills Company // Mark Caserta + Artists
Artist Interviews After Each Show
Watch interviews from last year here.
Silent Auction Throughout the Day
SUNDAY, APRIL 7, 2019
Master Class for Young Dancers with LAJAMARTIN
Youth Edition Concerts
Concerts at AustinVentures Studio Theater Ballet Austin, 501 W. 3rd St.
LINE-UP 2019
Professional Artists
5PM SHOWCASE
Kathy Dunn Hamrick Dance Company
Austin, TX
Andrea Ariel Dance Theatre
Austin, TX
Kelsey Oliver + Urban Eisley
Austin, TX
Courtney Mazeika and Marlie Couto
Berkeley, CA
Body Shift
Austin, TX
Alexa Capareda
Austin, TX
NobleMotion Dance
Houston, TX
Uwazi Zamani
Houston, TX
Victoria DeRenzo
Huntsville, TX
Sarah Lapinsky Dance Theater
New York, NY
8PM SHOWCASE
METdance
Houston, TX
Alyson Dolan
Austin, TX
Chamacos Dance Company
Houston, TX
LAJAMARTIN
Salt Lake City, UT
Social Movement Contemporary Dance
Houston, TX
Ellen Bartel Dance Collective
Austin, TX
Bruce Wood Dance
Dallas, TX
Lisa Kobdish
Austin, TX
Tiffany Mills Company
Brooklyn, NY
Mark Caserta + Artists
The Colony, TX
YOUTH DANCE COMPANIES
Inertia Dance Company
Houston, TX
Dallas Youth Repertory Project
Dallas, TX
Laredo School of Contemporary Dance
Laredo, TX
Ballet Academy North Company
Leander, TX
Leon Dance Arts
Houston, TX
Encore Dance Company
Austin, TX
NMD2
Austin, TX
Rise Dance Company
Round Rock, TX
Victoria Niblett
Morris, AL
713 Dance Ensemble
Houston, TX
Grand Prairie Fine Arts Academy
Grand Prairie, TX
Meyerland Dance Ensemble
Houston, TX
The MÜVment Dance Company
Cedar Park, TX
Collective Dance Artistry
Helotes, TX
Austin School of Classical Ballet
Austin, TX
Dance Discovery
Austin, TX
Vitality Dance Company
Buda, TX
SSA Dance Conservatory
San Antonio, TX
Synergy Dance Company
Austin, TX
Studio 29 Company Dancers
Burnet, TX
Cedar Park Dance Company
Cedar Park, TX
The McCallum Youth Dance Company
Austin, TX
The Dance Works
Round Rock, TX
Danielle Bogle
Austin, TX
Dance on Film
DIGITAL AFTERLIVES
Richard James Allen
GLAMOUR BABY
Jacobi Alvarez
TROPHY WIFE
Lindsay Joyce Clark
HAPPY ENDING
Ryan Renshaw
HATCH
Jeff Schick
INVENTION IN THREE PARTS
Dorothy O’Shea Overbey and Deepak Chetty
BETTER SHAPE UP
Mattias Alegro Marasigan
WHAT IS REAL
Conrad Kaczor
THE SUBTEXT
Anthony Morigerato
FATES
Ellen Sickenberger
FLOWERS IN MY HEAD
Alexandra Palmer
LADIA
Alvaro Congosto
HOPAK
Jeanette Geslison
DREAMLAND
Max Rothman
TICKETS
TICKETS ON SALE
MARCH 2019!
MEDIA
Aritst Interviews
See more artist interviews at vimeo.com/kdhdancecompany
2018 Archive
2017 Archive
FAQ
What kind of dances am I going to see?
Our festival presents contemporary modern works. Since each dance reflects what is important to that particular choreographer, our programming is incredibly diverse. Look for expression, meaning, abstraction, virtuosity, minimalism, humor, gravity, grace, design, experimentation, movement invention, and more.
What is the theater like? Do I need to bring my opera glasses?
We want our audience members to be close to the action and to enjoy great sightlines, so we present our showcases at AustinVentures Studio Theater. It seats about 300 people, so no matter where you sit you’ll be super close to the dancers. Plus, the seats are on risers so you won’t miss any of the action.
Are the two professional showcases the same?
Nope. There are no repeat performances. To see all the festival artists, you’ll need to see both concerts.
How do you select the artists?
Artists from all over the world submit videos of their work to panelists who adjudicate the work. We typically receive more submissions than we can possibly present, so a small team of curators has to winnow them down to four hours of diverse works. It is hard to turn away many excellent dances, but we look forward to having another opportunity to present them in the future.
Can I bring my family?
Yes, absolutely! You might also consider bringing young children to the Youth Edition Concert to see our pre-professional companies. These dances are typically shorter and perhaps better suited to young audiences than our two-hour professional showcases.
What else can I do at the festival?
Browse our silent auction, have a cookie, listen as Kate Warren interviews the choreographers, watch a community pop-up dance, take a master class, and see Dance on Film. The theater is located in Austin’s downtown arts district and within walking distance to museums, the new Public Library, the hike and bike trail, restaurants and shopping.
Where is AustinVentures Studio Theater, how do I get there, and, if I drive, where do I park?
Google MapsDIRECTIONS TO AUSTINVENTURES STUDIO
Take either Mopac, I-35 or Lamar to Cesar Chavez. From there, turn onto San Antonio (you can only turn North onto San Antonio). AustinVentures Studio Theater is located inside the Ballet Austin Building at the corner of 3rd and San Antonio in Austin’s downtown cultural district. Use the theater entrance on 3rd Street. We’ll be waiting for you!
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RIDE YOUR BIKE
Bike racks are located at the corners of 3rd & San Antonio Streets and 3rd & Nueces.
PARKING
AustinVentures Studio Theater is located near several parking garages and one surface lot. Metered street parking is also available. There is ample parking around the theater, but downtown Austin is hopping on the weekends, so do give yourself plenty of time to wend your way through the streets, garages and lots.
- The State Parking Garage: On San Antonio between 3rd and 4th. Rates vary.
- City Hall Garage: On Lavaca between Cesar Chavez and 2nd. Rates vary.
- Parking Lot: On San Antonio between 3rd and 4th, across San Antonio from the State Garage. Rates vary.
TAKE THE BUS
The nearest Capital Metro stop is at 2nd and San Antonio, but many stops on Congress Avenue (north of the river) are also within walking distance.
ADA COMPLIANCE POLICY
Kathy Dunn Hamrick Dance Company will provide reasonable modifications and equal access to communications by request. Please provide two weeks advance notice if you require accommodations. Contact: kathy@kdhdance.com or 512-934-1082.
I still have a question.
No problem! Shoot me an email: kathy@kdhdance.com
SPONSORS
Kathy Dunn Hamrick Dance Company is supported in part by the Cultural Arts Division of the City of Austin Economic Development Department, The Texas Commission on the Arts, the National Endowment for the Arts, Amplify Austin and by supporters just like you. To find out more about how National Endowment for the Arts grants impact individual and communities, visit arts.gov.
You can show your support for the festival by making a donation here.