Dance Kaleidoscope 2013-2014 Season

David Hochoy's Indianapolis-based dance troupe, Dance Kaleidoscope (DK) opens its 2013-2014 season October 24-27.

Hochoy brings back favorites throughout the season and introduces fresh pieces as well. Performances will be held on IRT's main and upper stages, and IMA's Toby Theatre.

DANCE KALEIDOSCOPE

2013-2014 SEASON

New Dimensions

October 24-27, 2013 

OneAmerica Stage at IRT

iconoGlass (1998)

iconoGlass is inspired by the relentless pulse found in the music of Philip Glass.

Riverboy (2011)

Think Norman Rockwell and Aaron Copland on a late summer day.

The Whole Against the Sky (2013)

"Once the realization is accepted that even between the closest human beings, infinate distances continue a wonderful living side by side can grow if they succeed in loving the distance between

them which makes it possible for each to see the other whole against the sky." —Rainer Maria Rilke

American Rhapsody

January 9 - 12, 2014 

OneAmericaStage at IRT

Farewell (1988)

A woman says goodbye to two men she has known her whole life.

An American in Paris (World Premiere)

Inspired by the time Gershwin spent in Paris, it evokes the sights and energy of the

French capital in the 1920s.

Rhapsody in Blue (2006)

A truly American classic that stylishly weaves jazz and classical music into an unforgettable event.

Kings & Queens of Country

(Two World Premieres)

March 6-16, 2014 

IRT's Upperstage

Traditional country music meets contemporary dance.

Picture This

May 1-4, 2014 

Toby Theatre at the Indianapolis Museum of Art

Jimson Weed (1996)

The work of Georgia O'Keeffe (1887-1986) is recreated in this piece.

Girl at the Piano: Recording Sound (1996)

This piece is inspired by a 1935 oil painting of the same name by painter Theodore Roszak (1907-'81).

Tickets: IRTLive.com

Images provided by DK

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Broadway Across America: A Chorus Line

Broadway Across America's A Chorus Line, played at Clowes Memorial Hall, proves the strong storyline which is as relevant today as it did at its inception in 1975. When dancers arrive to a 'cattle call' for a Broadway show, they are asked to reveal more of themselves than dance moves. Several stories are brought forth during the day-long process.

Selina Verastigui played the role of Diana, turning in the sobering solo Nothing, the tale of a young girl mis-treated by an uncaring teacher in performing arts school.

Derek Hanson portrayed superbly the role of Zach, the show's director, a Type-A personality with an internal struggle when Cassie, played by Rebecca Riker, the woman who broke his heart, turns up for tryouts. Zack's need to know why Cassie left him and his need for her to remain the star he had created is intertwined with his need to punish her for the pain he ensued when she shattered his dreams.

Other story lines include the fun solo, I Can Do That, by Andy Mills in his portrayal as Mike upon learning he preferred dance class over sports.

The crowd-pleasing, Dance: Ten; Looks: Three, was offered by the delightful Kristen Martin as the plastic-surgery-needing Val. Martin so thoroughly enjoyed her role, her enthusiasm was contagious.

Bottom Line: A Chorus Line continues to share with the non-dancer why dancers need to dance over everything else and gives a glimpse into the struggles and passion of performing artists.
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*Photo Credit: Photos by Paul Kolnick