Details announced about DRC’s 40th anniversary concert

The Dance Repertory Company’s 40th anniversary concert, planned for 7:30 p.m. April 25 and 3 p.m. April 26, will celebrate both the history and the future of the school through the re-staging of past repertory and new choreography by MCA alums.

Ticket prices are $10 for adults, $5 for students and seniors and are available at the SMU Box Office, Ext. 1715, or online at www.pagetheatre.org.

On April 25, a reunion reception will be held at Green Mill Restaurant from 9:30 p.m. until midnight, following the evening’s performance. Enjoy hors d’oeuvres, beverages and desserts (with a cash bar) while catching up with old friends and making new ones. RSVP online at www.mnconservatoryforthearts.org.

On April 26, a continental breakfast will be offered from 9 to 10:30 p.m. at the Valéncia Arts Center. Take a tour of the center, exploring the Stefannié Valéncia Kierlin memorial museum from 9 a.m to noon. A creative music and movement workshop for children ages 3 to 6 will run from 10 to 11 a.m. An adult workshop, including ballet barre for those 15 and older, will run from 10 to 10:45 a.m. (with Tammy Schmidt) followed by modern/improvisation from 10:45 a.m. to noon (with Maria Breza and Megan Jenkins). Space is limited; RSVP online.

40th anniversary of DRC

Save the date for a spring concert April 25-26 celebrating the 40th year of dance at the Dance Repertory Company of the Minnesota Conservatory for the Arts.

The events are planned for 7:30 p.m. April 25 and 3 p.m. April 26 at Page Theatre.

A reunion reception will be held following the April 25 performance, from 9:30 p.m. to midnight. Free breakfast and tours will be offered at the Valéncia Arts Center the morning of April 26. Reconnect with fellow dancers and alumni. A free adult and children’s dance workshop will be held the morning of April 26 at Valéncia Arts Center. Commemorative pieces and memorabilia will be sold to benefit the scholarship fund.

Stage Combat workshop offered April 30, May 1

A free stage combat workshop will be offered Tuesday, April 30 (for ages 10 to 16) and Wednesday, May 1, (for ages 16 and older) at the Valéncia Arts Center, located at 10th and Vila streets. The event is 4 to 5:30 p.m. and no pre-registration is required. It is being held in partnership with Great River Shakespeare Festival.

Violence is a part of the life we create on stage, and there isn’t always a fight choreographer to help. Actors and directors need to know how to tell a clear story with violence and how to perform it safely. In this workshop participants will learn basic principles of unarmed stage combat that will help them create simple, safe and effective violence on stage.

Stage Combat workshop offered April 30, May 1

A free stage combat workshop will be offered Tuesday, April 30 (for ages 10 to 16) and Wednesday, May 1, (for ages 16 and older) at the Valéncia Arts Center, located at 10th and Vila streets. The event is 4 to 5:30 p.m. and no pre-registration is required. It is being held in partnership with Great River Shakespeare Festival.

Violence is a part of the life we create on stage, and there isn’t always a fight choreographer to help. Actors and directors need to know how to tell a clear story with violence and how to perform it safely. In this workshop participants will learn basic principles of unarmed stage combat that will help them create simple, safe and effective violence on stage.