Mahaney Arts Center Dance Theatre

The Solo Workshop, in collaboration with the UVM Lane Series, presents its fifth evening of new works, continuing an exploration of what “solo” means to both artist and audience. To explore the collaborative, creative process, The Solo workshop brings together five University of Vermont artists and five Middlebury College artists to form pairs of choreographer-dancers and composer-musicians. Each twosome creates and performs a new piece, investigating the rich history and possibilities of the interaction of music and dance.

A “lightly produced” showing of dance experiments by the new batch of choreographers emerging from the Improvisational Practices course, facilitated by Lida Winfield. Free

A “lightly produced” showing of dance experiments by the new batch of choreographers. Sponsored by the Dance Program. Free

A “lightly produced” showing of dance experiments by the new batch of choreographers. Sponsored by the Dance Program. Free

The Japanese Club is hosting the legendary Stuart Patton of Burlington Taiko for a large Taiko workshop! Taiko, or large barrel drums, is a Japanese traditional drumming style, full of movement and amazing noise culminating in an unforgettable musical performance—and here’s your chance to try the art form out! Wear clothes easy to move in :)

In conjunction with their concert later this evening, contemporary tap dancers Syncopated Ladies offer two master classes. Contemporary master class: 10:00-11:30 AM in the Mahaney Center for the Arts, Dance Theatre. Tap master class: 1:30-2:30 PM in McCullough Student Center, Wilson Hall. Sponsored by the Rothrock Family Fund for Experiential Learning in the Performing Arts. Free

Shakespeare’s Richard II is about the deposition of a monarch. Imagine the fury of Queen Elizabeth when she discovered that this very play was performed for an audience of traitorous soldiers the night before the Essex Rebellion—the famed Earl’s failed attempt to depose her. In Jon Glascoe’s new play Will, Shakespeare stands chained in the Tower of London, questioned by Robert Cecil and eventually the Queen herself, to determine his role in the treason. In the course of these examinations, Will’s whole life is revealed, from his humble beginnings in Stratford, to the glory of Hamlet.

By Octavio Hingle-Webster ’17, Mandy Kimm ’17, Vladimir Kremenovic ’17, Lorena Neira ’17, and Andrew Pester ’17 Senior dance majors researching choreography and performance examine the intersection of contemporary choreography with their varied additional disciplines to create an evening as diverse and layered as their intellectual pursuits. Sponsored by the Dance Program. Tickets: $12/10/6; on sale April 17

By Octavio Hingle-Webster ’17, Mandy Kimm ’17, Vladimir Kremenovic ’17, Lorena Neira ’17, and Andrew Pester ’17 Senior dance majors researching choreography and performance examine the intersection of contemporary choreography with their varied additional disciplines to create an evening as diverse and layered as their intellectual pursuits. Sponsored by the Dance Program. Tickets: $12/10/6; on sale April 17

Senior Thesis Dance Concert by Sky Williams/Celeste Allen ‘16 and Otto Pierce ‘16 Two seniors examine the intersection of contemporary choreography with their varied additional disciplines—environmental studies, sociology, and anthropology—to create an evening as diverse and layered as their intellectual pursuits. Sponsored by the Dance Program. Buy Tickets: $12 Public/$10 Middlebury ID holders/$6 Middlebury students