Repertory Dance Theatre on stage in Ronan
<p class="p1">Utah's Repertory Dance Theatre to the Ronan Performing Arts Center at 7:30 p.m. April 18 in a performance to benefit the Lake County Youth Home.</p>
Big Productions, a fundraising venture of the Lake County Youth Home, brings the internationally touring dancers of Utah's Repertory Dance Theatre to the Ronan Performing Arts Center at 7:30 p.m. April 18.
Repertory Dance Theatre will present “Excursions,” a full evening of athleticism, beauty and adventure, to celebrate the end of Big Productions' 25th anniversary season. A mixed repertory program suitable for all ages, “Excursions” features works by multiple choreographers in a celebration of diverse styles and appeal.
Among the works to be offered is the exuberant “Karyo,” by Susan McLain, featuring nearly nonstop movement in a joyous swirl of group dynamic. Also on the program is Joanie Shapiro’s setting of Ravel’s famous masterpiece, “Bolero,” marked by gut-busting athleticism and gut-wrenching emotion.
The evening will be filled out with other diverse works selected from Repertory Dance Theatre’s prestigious collection of 20th century masterpieces.
In conjunction with its Ronan performance, this world-renowned dance company will offer a full slate of movement classes and lecture demonstrations in area schools and dance studios during the two-and-a-half-day residency.
Since 1966, Repertory Dance Theatre has led the nation as America’s premier modern dance repertory company. It is both a museum and contemporary gallery representing the scope and diversity of modern dance past and present.
Repertory Dance Theatre has performed throughout the United States, Canada and Europe.
Single tickets are available for $12 in advance from Shannon Nunlist Physical Therapy (first driveway on the right southbound from the junction of Montana 35 and U.S. 93) and The Terrace at 308 Main St. in Polson; or from Hanson and Granley True Value Hardware in Ronan.
Concert goers may also get tickets by emailing cmc@ronan.net or calling (800) 823 4386.
Tickets are $14 at the door. Youths 18 and under are free; children 11 and under need to be accompanied by a ticket-holding adult.
The show is co-sponsored by the Total Home in Ronan.