Zodiaque Dance Company Celebration 50 Spring Program

Co-Directed by Kerry Ring and Michael Deeb Weaver

Zodiaque Dance Company is UB’s eminent pre-professional dance company. Join us in celebrating five decades of innovative, creative performances at the 50th Anniversary concerts this spring at UBCFA!

In keeping with Zodiaque’s mission, the spring program will feature a diverse array of dance styles across two acts. We will highlight the strength and versatility of UB faculty in the 50th Spring concert. Instructors Kurt Adametz, Sam Campanile, Michael Deeb Weaver, Jeanne Fornarola, Kerry Ring and Professor Emeritus Tom Ralabate will create or re-stage work. MFA student Charity John will re-stage an African-inspired piece. Alumni Kat Bark and Bianca Dam of Alma Collective will set a contemporary work. Guest artist Terri Filips Vaughan, Chair of the Theatre and Fine Arts Department at Niagara University, will create a tap piece. The concert will bring a range of styles to the stage - including contemporary ballet, music theatre, ballet and flamenco fusion, jazz, tap, vogue/ballroom. The performance will also showcase collaborations with our Theatre Design and Technology program who will provide new set, costume, lighting, and projection designs.

*UB Dance Day is Sun. Mar. 2. All standard ticketing options are available plus a special $32 UB Dance Day Ticket, which includes:

• A participatory pre-show workshop for ages 14 and up in the UB Center for the Arts Dance Studios (Rooms B82 & B82 in the basement of building).  Arrive at noon in the hallway outside of the Dance Studios (rooms B82 and B84) for check-in.
• A dance class focusing on movement presented in the 2pm performance, and observation of company warm up, plus Q&A with UB dance majors. No specific dancewear required. Come dressed to move!
• Admission to "Zodiaque Dance Company Celebration 50 Spring Program" 2 p.m. performance in the Drama Theatre.
• Questions: Email Professor Kerry Ring: kring2@buffalo.edu

**Students, senior citizens and the general public are welcome to attend the morning program. Tickets may be purchased online or in person at the Box Office. Backstage tours for groups available upon request. Contact: td-theatredance@buffalo.edu