Saturday, April 14, 2007

Performance of "My ocean is never blue" @ Dance Place

The PlayGround @ Dance Place
See "My ocean is never blue" and other repertory
Exploring our personal, environmental and political relationships to water, Daniel Burkholder/The PlayGround presents the theatrical premiere of "My ocean is never blue" April 27-28, 2007 @ Dance Place. Featuring over 18 performers, live music and video projection "My ocean is never blue" focus on one of the most important issues the world today. Also on the program Director Daniel Burkholder will be performing 3 duets: "unmapped" - with musician Jonathan Matis, "together/apart (we go each our way)" with Stefanie Quinones Bass, and "Duet for 3" with his wife, Andrea Burkholder.

For more about "My ocean is never blue" access our ongoing blog about the creation and performance process at
http://improvarts.alkem.org

Daniel Burkholder/The PlayGround @ Dance Place
April 27*-29, 2007
Friday & Saturday @ 8pm, Sunday @ 7pm
Tickets: $7-$20*

To order tickets go to www.danceplace.org
or call 202-269-1600

*Speical Fundraiser for Water for People
Friday, April 27 @ 8pm
Tickets: $20-$25
Water for People helps the most impoverished people worldwide improve their quality of life by supporting sustainable drinking water, sanitation, and hygiene projects.


Event Info
Dance Place
3225 8th Street NE
Washington, DC 20016
April 27-29, 2007
www.danceplace.org

Sunday, April 01, 2007

Beach Party Fundraiser Bash!


Daniel Burkholder/The PlayGround
invites you to
THE FIRST BEACH PARTY OF THE YEAR!!
Break out your flip-flops, suntan lotion, umbrella, sun hat & towel


This fundraiser will put more than just a bikini on our dancers! The funds raised will contribute towards costuming 18 - yes 18! - dancers in My ocean is never blue premiering at Dance Place on April 27-29.

Monday April 9, 2007 7-9:30pm
The Reef - downstairs in 'lush'
2446 18th St NW
Washington DC

Fundraiser Cover sliding scale $5-25
And a portion of each cash sale goes towards My ocean is never blue.

Special Guest MC Lobster Boy (of the LobsterBoy Revue)
Musical lifeguards - Def Jetson and DJ High C

Beach Cocktails including the 'Ocean Is Blue'!

Silent auction
· photos from local artists Enoch Chan and Michael Wichita
· photos from Philly photographer JJ Tiziou
· sculpture by New York based crochet artist Agata Olek
· private yoga session
· a Feldenkrais session
· a Pilates package
· 2 tickets to the LobsterBoy revue
· 2 tickets to My ocean is never blue at Dance Place
· and much much more!

Live auction for grand prize!

Prize for Best Beach Wear - so dress to the gills!

Special Surprises!!! (Don't worry you won't get sand in your shorts!)

Preview performance by the company (dancing girls...and boy)

*Remember to hit an ATM because a portion of your cash sales will go directly to the PlayGround!

We'll be wading for you!

If you have questions contact us at improvarts@mac.com or 301-996-3797.

Hope to see you there!

Daniel Burkholder, the company members, the Big Group and Board of Directors of Improv Arts!