Information and Tech sheet

SUN.ERGOS, A COMPANY OF THEATRE AND DANCE
“Working Together” - Moving the Human Spirit
founded in CALGARY, ALBERTA, CANADA, 1977
from LUNA, based on BODAS DES SANGRES
DANA LUEBKE in
a concert of solo dances
a SUN.ERGOS, A COMPANY OF THEATRE AND DANCE production
e-mail: [email protected]
Visit our web-site: www.sunergos.com
SUN.ERGOS MAY BE CONTACTED THROUGH THE WALTER MOKE ARTS AGENCY, TEL: 1-800-743-3351 FAX: 403-931-1534
FUNDED IN PART BY ALBERTA LOTTERIES, ALBERTA FOUNDATION FOR THE ARTS, ALBERTA COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
Design by Robert Greenwood
Photo by Ian Southern, Edinburgh
Logo Design by McKim Advertising Ltd.
Printed in Canada by SECentris
a concert of solo dances by Dana Luebke
"LUEBKE WEAVES MAGIC"
from SNOW GOOSE
FOR GRADES 3 - 12
"Dyed-in-the-wool dance fans and
novices will thrill to SUN.ERGOS' JUST
DANCE…Luebke celebrates movement
in a myriad of incarnations…Rarely
does an audience get to watch dance
this close up, and such pr oximity
makes Luebke's performance all the
more exciting. There is no room for
pretension…Luebke's
array
of
passionate dances displays pride, joy,
reverence, torment and exuberance with
equal skill…JUST DANCE is just
terrific."
THE CALGARY HERALD
LENGTH: 50-MINUTES PLUS QUESTION PERIOD
SPECIAL CURRICULUM APPLICATIONS: Dance, story-telling, pantomime, role-playing, vocal
techniques with movement, physical awareness, social studies
FESTIVAL AND FAMILY AUDIENCE VERSION IS ALSO AVAILABLE IN ONE-HOUR AND 15 MINUTE
PRESENTATION
JUST DANCE: As THE CALGARY HERALD continues, "Departing from SUN.ERGOS'
usual format, this production separates the dance and theatre elements, presenting
(as the title suggests) just dance. But one cannot describe what Dana Luebke does
in one and a half hours of weaving magic as 'just' anything; that might imply there's
something missing [--and] there isn't. Without fantastic sets or sleight-of-hand, live
orchestra or lovely ballerinas, right up close, the slender dancer[excites and
profoundly] moves us." Using themes from nature, disabilities, war, lullabies, folkdances, newspaper articles, Mr. Luebke creates the widest possible spectrum of
dance forms and styles. The performance is a tour-de-force.
Moving the Human Spirit!
"Not only does this new program make sense, it is very sensual and emotive…There are outstanding
pieces in this magical show…Luebke's physical control creates a mood that permeates him
completely…beautiful…Catch this show…you'll become a dance fan."
THE CALGARY SUN
INFORMATION SHEET
Celebrating the differences! Recognizing the similarities!
“Working Together” - Moving the Human Spirit!
TITLE OF SHOW(S):
LENGTH OF SHOW(S):
TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS:
JUST DANCE
50-minutes, plus 10-minute Question Period
[see enclosed tech sheet(s)]
THEME [describe in one sentence]: A celebration of contemporary dance of solo performances: the theme is
human emotions.
CONTENT [brief description of pieces in show]: This show is a genuine, versatile exploration through nine
dances of the range of human emotional experience, taking its inspiration from folk-traditions, newspaper articles, nature, paintings, scripts and arias, through the expressive range, depth and energy of human movement.
The dancer is on stage throughout the entire performance, wiping his face with a towel, sipping water, powdering his feet between pieces while he gives a brief explanation of how the next dance came to be – it is “just dance”.
GOAL [what is the purpose of this show]: To make accessible, understandable and meaningful the art-forms
of dance which often audiences say they do not understand or that they fashionably say they do not like; to give
the audience an experience with dance they will never forget.
POINT OF VIEW OF ARTISTS [brief description]: That dance is a comprehensible, compassionate and accessible art-form that deeply moves and enriches our lives as much today as it ever has.
CLASSIFICATION [i.e.: ADULT, FESTIVAL, FAMILY, YOUNG AUDIENCE]: Festival, Adult and Teen-age audiences. The show has played successfully overseas because of the emotionality of the pieces, the clarity of the
presentation of the movementl vocbulary, the universality of the dance itself and the understanding of intonation, music and spirit in the dance. It has played as well as in community series, festivals and Fringes.
PRESENTATION [skills used to present show]: JUST DANCE is done on a completely bare stage with black
surrounds, one white chair, a grey towel and a sports, drinking bottle for water. The costume is simple, a white
leotard, shaded at the legs and arms from black to grey to white with black leg-warmers. The mood of each
dance is enhanced by coloured, patterned light. The body is left absolutely clear to express the forms, ideas and
emotions.
TARGET AUDIENCE [i.e.: Seniors, multi-cultural groups, etc.]: Festival, Adult and Teen-age audiences. But,
we want to target people who don’t like dance – why preach only to the converted? They will really enjoy it anyway – but new-comers, teen-agers who struggle with or think that modern and classic dance is for sissies or for
egg-heads – this show will change their thinking and dispel many misconceptions and prejudices.
CAST [see Bios]: [Mr.] Dana Luebke (dancer-actor)
LANGUAGE(S) IN WHICH SHOW IS PERFORMED: English; one dance is done to the Spanish text from Garcia
Lorca’s BODAS DES SANGRES [BLOOD WEDDING].
more...
PROMOTIONAL MATERIALS AVAILABLE:
Poster blanks
Coloured slides
Black and White photos
Video-clips [VHS-NTSC and PAL formats]
Preview articles
Reviews
Teachers’ evaluations
WHERE SHOW HAS BEEN SUCCESSFULLY PERFORMED OR WORLD PREMIERE, ETC.: This show was
premiered in Calgary during Sun.Ergos’ Subscription Seasons, in Singapore, Indonesia, Croatia and Canada,
in festivals and community series and in Fringes.
REFERENCES FOR SHOW:
Joan Flood, Director, INTERNATIONAL CHILDREN’S FESTIVAL, Saskatoon, Saskatchewan
Ester Roth-Cohen, Tel Aviv, Israel
Jasenka Ramljak, Associate Director, MEDUNARODNI DJECJI FESTIVAL, Sibenik, Croatia
Nick Richardson, Director, INTERNATIONAL FESTIVAL OF THE ARTS, United World College of Southeast Asia,
Singapore
Ibu Gedong Oka, Director, CANTI DASA ASHRAM, Canti Dasa, Bali, Indonesia
Director, WINNIPEG FRINGE FESTIVAL, Winnipeg, Manitoba
Director, EDMONTON FRINGE FESTIVAL, Edmonton, Alberta
WORDS WHICH HAVE BEEN USED TO DESCRIBE THE SHOW:
quality, professional, high-energy, skilled, remarkable, memorable, rewarding, emotional, conviction, unique, wonderful, transparent, amazing, tour-de-force, powerful, gripping, intimate, innovative, versatile, beautiful, stirring,
imaginative, tremendous, evocative, moving
FOR MORE INFORMATION OR MATERIALS, PLEASE CONTACT:
Administrative Assistant
SUN.ERGOS, A COMPANY OF THEATRE AND DANCE
130 Sunset Way
Priddis, Alberta, CANADA T0L 1W0
TEL 403-931-1527 TOLL FREE 1-800-743-3351
FAX 403-931-1534
e-mail: [email protected]
JUST DANCE
Technical Requirements for School Performances
1.
Sun.Ergos requires the gymnasium or performance space to be clear of equipment
and the floor to be clean upon arrival.
2.
The space must be free of all other activity during set up and take out. Absolutely
no use of gym equipment or balls!
Set-up Time Required:
Two hours
Take-out Time Required:
50-minutes
Helpers:
Two - three helpers are required, ready to assist Sun.Ergos
upon arrival at the school to unload and set up. The same
helpers are required to assist in packing up after the
performance.
Performing Area Required: Sun.Ergos performs on the gymnasium or community hall
floor and requires a minimum performing area of 11m (36')W x
8m (26')D x 3.6m (12')H. Refer to the scale plan on the
reverse for details of seating and set-up. Sprung, wooden
floor preferred to reduce potential injury to performers.
Dressing Area Required:
A quick-change area immediately adjacent to the performing
area. If the gym has a stage with a front curtain, this can
usually be used for dressing. A gym-storage room that is
clean and spacious is suitable. Sun.Ergos may be able to
Electrical Requirements:
One 110-volt circuit for sound
system and two additional,
separate 110-volt circuits for
lights.
Other Requirements:
One table approx. 1.2m (4')L x
0.6m (2')W for sound equip.
Enough chairs for school staff
and guests.
Benches for older students (if
available).
Contact: 1-800-743-3351
to 110 V outlet
to 110 V outlet
Table for
Sound
1'
3'
0.5m
1m
12'
24'
SCALE
4m
8m
Sun.Ergos set-up for Just Dance in school gymnasiums
Students seated on floor
Bose speakers
Benches for oldest students where available
Low level lights 750w each
Chairs for teachers, guests & Sun.Ergos props
8' and 6' book-flats
Table provided by school
Table for
Sound
SUN.ERGOS, A COMPANY OF THEATRE AND DANCE
“Working Together” - Moving the Human Spirit
founded in CALGARY, ALBERTA, CANADA, 1977
from SNOW GOOSE
DANA LUEBKE in
a concert of solo dances
a SUN.ERGOS, A COMPANY OF THEATRE AND DANCE production
e-mail: [email protected]
Visit our web-site: www.sunergos.com
SUN.ERGOS MAY BE CONTACTED THROUGH THE WALTER MOKE ARTS AGENCY, TEL: 1-800-743-3351 FAX: 403-931-1534
FUNDED IN PART BY ALBERTA LOTTERIES, ALBERTA FOUNDATION FOR THE ARTS, ALBERTA COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
Design by Robert Greenwood
Photo by Ian Southern, Edinburgh
Logo Design by McKim Advertising Ltd.
Printed in Canada by SECentris
a concert of solo dances by
DANA LUEBKE
(selected from the following)
DUCTIA
Choreographed by Dana Luebke
Traditional Medieval Music
ROOTS AND BRANCHES
Choreography by Dana Luebke
TUBULAR BELLS composed by Mike Oldfield
SNOW GOOSE
Choreography by Robert Greenwood
PRELUDIO (Introducao) composed by Heitor Villa-Lobos
Pianist, Isis Moreira
TROUBLE
Choreography by Dana Luebke
Internal Script by Robert Greenwood
GUERNICA
Choreography by Dana Luebke
ÉTUDES CHOREOGRAPHIQUES composed by Maurice Ohana
The Percussion (of Strasbourg)
FIRST SNOW
Choreographed by Dana Luebke
SOWETO
Choreography by Dana Luebke
PRELUDE, Suite No. 3 in C Major composed by J. S. Bach
Cellist, Pablo Casals
LUNA
Choreographed and spoken in Spanish by Dana Luebke
Luna from Garcia Lorca's BODAS DES SANGRES (BLOOD WEDDING)
DOODLESACK
Choreography by Dana Luebke
Traditional Music from Croatia
LULLABY
Choreography by Robert Greenwood
ZAIDE, Ruhe sanft, mein holdes Leben composed by W. A. Mozart
Soloist, Dame Kiri Te Kanawa
Costume, props and lighting designed by ROBERT GREENWOOD
SUN.ERGOS, an Equity Co-operative, is a registered,
non-profit organization, performing under the jurisdiction of
Canadian Actors' Equity Association
SUN.ERGOS RESERVES THE RIGHT TO ALTER THE PROGRAMME WITHOUT NOTICE
ALL RIGHTS TO THIS MATERIAL ARE RESERVED
NO CAMERAS OR RECORDING DEVICES ARE PERMITTED
e-mail: [email protected]
Visit our web-site: www.sunergos.com
SUN.ERGOS MAY BE CONTACTED THROUGH THE WALTER MOKE ARTS AGENCY, TEL: 1-800-743-3351 FAX: 403-931-1534
FUNDED IN PART BY ALBERTA LOTTERIES, ALBERTA FOUNDATION FOR THE ARTS, ALBERTA COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT