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2009-2010 Season Calendar


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September 2010

SWEET DREAMS, THE MUSIC OF PATSY CLINE
Open Soundcheck (Open to invited young artists)
September 11, 2010
The Triple Door

Aspiring musicians from STG’s Young Songwriters Lab and More Music @ The Moore programs attend a soundcheck and discussion with Northwest singer/songwriters including Star Anna and The Laughing Dogs, Rachel Flotard of Visqueen, Kristen Ward, Kim Virant from Lazy Susan and Victoria Wimer-Contreras.


BURN THE FLOOR
Post-performance Discussion (Open to ticketed audience)
Wednesday, September 15, 2010
The Paramount Theatre

Wednesday evening's performance of BURN THE FLOOR includes a post-show chat-back with the cast. This is a one-of-a-kind opportunity to learn what it's like to be an International Ballroom Champion and pose questions to some of the world's best dancers.

Discounted Tickets
September 14-19, 2010
The Paramount Theatre

Get discounted tickets to BURN THE FLOOR at STG's Paramount Theatre, September 14-19, 2010! Click here to purchase - enter the code "dancertix" when prompted.


DANCE FOR PARKINSON'S PROGRAM
Ongoing Dance for Parkinson’s Classes
September 25-November 20 on Saturdays, 11:00 am-12:30 pm
Peter Kirk Community Center
(352 Kirkland Ave, Kirkland 98033)

Dancers and persons with Parkinson’s both need to stretch and strengthen their bodies, use eyes, ears and touch to control movement, think about how they move and constantly work on balance. Seattle-based instructors teach ongoing dance classes for individuals with Parkinson’s disease and their caregivers (modeled from Mark Morris Dance Group in Brooklyn, NY). For more information, click here. Register online at www.evergreenhealthcare.org/classes or call the Evergreen Healthline at 425-899-3000, Monday - Friday, 7:00 A.M. - 7:00 P.M.

 

 

October 2010

YOUNG CHOREOGRAPHER'S LAB
October 2-November 20, 2010 (Saturdays, 2-5 pm)
Velocity Dance Center
(1621 12th Avenue in Capitol Hill, Seattle)

The Young Choreographer’s Lab is for teens interested in pursuing their artistic vision as choreographers as well as dancers. Up to 20 teens are selected each year to investigate movement invention. In the fall, participants meet once a week, for eight weeks for choreography master classes and in the spring selected choreographers create a larger work—all with the mentorship of leading Seattle choreographers. For more information contact Education.
 
APPLICATION DUE: SEPTEMBER 20 : DOWNLOAD APPLICATION HERE


TRADER JOE'S SILENT MOVIE MONDAYS
Student Matinee- Silent Film Era & Mighty Wurlitzer Organ
Monday, October 4, 2010, 11 am-noon
The Paramount Theatre
(FREE; Grades 3-12; Advanced registration required)

Step back in time to the 1920s at the historic Paramount Theatre! Hear The Paramount’s Mighty Wurlitzer Organ, view a segment of silent film, and learn about the music, history and theatre of the silent film era. This one-hour lecture/demonstration will be led by organist, Jim Riggs. Tours of the theatre available afterwards for interested groups (please specify with reservation). For more information on student programs click here (pdf) or to purchase tickets for your group, email studentprograms@stgpresents.org.  
 
The Seattle Public Library taps its extensive collection to enhance your enjoyment of STG’s fall film series, Silent Film Spree, which features four classic crime films from the silent era. For a suggested Silent Film Reading List, click here.


DANCE FOR PARKINSON'S PROGRAM
Ongoing Dance for Parkinson’s Classes
September 25-November 20 on Saturdays, 11:00 am-12:30 pm
Peter Kirk Community Center
(352 Kirkland Ave, Kirkland 98033)

Dancers and persons with Parkinson’s both need to stretch and strengthen their bodies, use eyes, ears and touch to control movement, think about how they move and constantly work on balance. Seattle-based instructors teach ongoing dance classes for individuals with Parkinson’s disease and their caregivers (modeled from Mark Morris Dance Group in Brooklyn, NY). For more information, click here. Register online at www.evergreenhealthcare.org/classes or call the Evergreen Healthline at 425-899-3000, Monday - Friday, 7:00 A.M. - 7:00 P.M.   

 

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Ongoing Programs:

  • Alley Cat Theatre
    A series of performances featuring local performers. More information to come.

  • Black Achievers Program Partnership
    STG partners with the Meredith Matthews YMCA Black Achievers Program to expose students to a wide range of performing arts programs. Activities for participants include on-site participatory workshops in music, dance and theatre, a Careers in the Arts presentation and attendance at six STG presentations at the Paramount and Moore Theatres throughout the 2008-2009 season.

  • In-school Workshops and Residencies
    Interested in a hands-on arts experience for students at your school? STG offers residencies available in cultural and contemporary dance and music with Northwest-based artists. Arts instruction is available to suit your school’s interests and needs—varying from a one-time workshop to multiple week residency. Activities are in line with Washington State Arts EALRS and are tailored to students' skill level and ages.  
    Grades: Elementary, Middle and High School
    Contact: studentprograms@stgpresents.org for scheduling and pricing.

  • Historic Tours of The Paramount and Moore Theatres
    Seattle Theatre Group gives the public a chance to learn more about the historic Paramount and Moore Theatres while giving them a glimpse behind the scenes. Free; once a month; the first Saturday of every month at 10am at The Paramount & the second Saturday of every month at 10am at The Moore Theatre. For more information, click here.

  • Student Tours: STG offers free tours of the historic Paramount and Moore Theatres for educators and students ages seven and up. Tour guides introduce students to theatre architecture, design, history and technical aspects. Schedule tours upon request for student groups.

  • Theatre Access Program (TAP)
    STG annually provides thousands of tickets to performances at The Paramount and Moore Theatres to school groups, youth organizations, community centers, social service organizations, young artists and seniors who would otherwise be unable to afford the opportunity. To apply, click here.

  • The Young Choreographers Lab
    The Young Choreographers Lab is for teens interested in pursuing their artistic vision as choreographers as well as dancers. Up to 20 teens are selected each year to investigate movement invention. In the fall, participants meet once a week, for eight weeks for choreography master classes and in the spring selected choreographers create a larger work—all with the mentorship of leading Seattle choreographers. For more information or to apply, email Education. TO DOWNLOAD APPLICATION (pdf) —CLICK HERE.