the 9 muses
Friday, July 10, 2009 at 6 PM
The Town Center of Virginia Beach
Fountain Plaza
Central Park Avenue, Virginia Beach, VA
Music & Motion Dance from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania will be bringing their new dance work – the 9 muses to the Town Center of Virginia Beach on Friday, July 10th at 6:00 pm as part of their week long tour of the Virginia area. The performance which will take place at the Fountain Plaza and is free to the public. It will be followed by a concert at 7:00pm by 757 Pocket Player, a jazz quartet.
For the creation of the 9 muses, each of the company’s members of this pre-professional, youth based group, were asked to create choreography, both as individuals and as a group, based on what personally inspires them.
The concept was developed as a result of this group’s history of performing at outdoor sculpture parks, public gardens, and museums. The program derives it name and from a life size sculpture piece, the 9 muses, by artist Carlos Dorrien, that the group has literally danced on as part of their public performances for the past five years.
All totaled, a series of eighteen new dance pieces will be presented. According to dancer, Andrea Piovane, “muses have the potential to inspire, motivate, uplift, create solace, fill us with joy and allow us to reveal ourselves in new and undiscovered ways. What they ultimately do is allow us to create and in our case - to dance!”
In ancient Greece, the nine muses ruled over the arts and sciences and offered inspiration in those subjects. But for dancers it is a sacred space, where you can find yourself again and again. A place where one can retreat, nourish the muse and ultimately find oneself. It is a playground that has the power to transport us and help us to resuscitate our imagination. Company member Morgan Woroniecki adds “that being able to share our performance with the public at the Town Center in Virginia Beach is a great opportunity. We hope they will join us, share in our muses and perhaps take a journey with their own imagination.”
Founded in 2000, under the artistic direction of Steven Weisz, Music & Motion is a fresh, innovative, performance-
Music & Motion's mission is to empower youth through dance, movement and the performing arts, ultimately building self-esteem and inspiring creative self-expression and community action and interaction.
Music & Motion Dance has performed throughout the United States and even internationally to a range of audiences in its short yet diverse history. With a deep commitment to group collaboration and exposing new audiences to dance and the performing arts, the company has won both critical acclaim as well as many new fans.
About Town Center
With an eclectic mix of shopping, dining, entertainment, and living options covering 17 city blocks, Town Center is fast becoming one of Hampton Roads' hottest destinations. Enjoy world-renowned performers at the Sandler Center for the Performing Arts, or free live entertainment and festivals in the plazas. Grab a bite at a local eatery or a national restaurant. Shop at popular brand retailers and upscale boutiques. Treat yourself to a night at the 4-star Westin Hotel. Or, check out one of our premiere residences for your permanent home in Town Center.For more information visit http://www.vabeachtowncenter.com/
