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The Dancer Within
 Eiko (pictured) and Komo perform at the Skirball Cultural Center, Los Angeles, California, 2006; copyright Rose Eichenbaum
April 5 through June 1, 2008
YDL-Whittaker, Community Room
It is our great fortune to be the opening venue for the national tour of The Dancer Within from the Smithsonian Institution Traveling Exhibition Service. Dancer-turned-photojournalist Rose Eichenbaum captures the character and vitality of the greatest dancers of our age in her revealing portraits and dramatic performance shots.
Accompanying each photograph are interview excerpts documenting the dancers' candid reflections on life, work and passion. The exhibit gives a rare glimpse of the inner workings of artists such as Mikhail Baryshnikov, Jacques d'Amboise, Jose Greco, Bill T. Jones, Ann Reinking, Chita Rivera, Russ Tamblyn, Tommy Tune, and dozens of other choreographers and dancers. April 5, 2 pm, YDL-Whittaker Community Room
Meet the mind behind The Dancer Within - Photographer Rose Eichenbaum will make a special appearance at YDL. Eichenbaum will deliver a lecture on her photographs and art.
 pictured at right: Ivan Putrov in Pierrot Lunaire, The Royal Ballet, Covent Garden, London, 2005; copyright Rose Eichenbaum
Eichenbaum, whose photographs “open windows onto the soul of dance,” according to the New York Times, is one of the most highly acclaimed photojournalists working in the dance field today. She holds a bachelor’s degree in ethnic arts/dance and a master’s degree in dance from the University of California, Los Angeles. Her love and commitment to the art form lead her to teaching, dance research, photography and, ultimately, photojournalism. An award-winning photographer, she has photographed some of this country’s most respected dance companies, including Mikhail Baryshnikov’s White Oak Project, Bill T. Jones/Arnie Zane Dance Company, Pacific Northwest Ballet, Tango Argentino, Les Grands Ballet Canadian de Montreal and many others. Her photos and articles have appeared in numerous publications, including Dance Magazine, Pointe, Dance Teacher and Dance Spirit. Her books include “The Number on My Grandfather’s Arm” (URJ Press) and “Masters of Movement—Portraits of America’s Great Choreographers” (Smithsonian Books). Eichenbaum’s photography has been exhibited from coast-to-coast with one-woman shows at Jacob’s Pillow Dance Festival and the Center of Creative Arts in St. Louis.
For more information:
Rose Eichenbaum's website
A series of events at YDL-Whittaker title "Illuminating The Dancer Within" will complement the themes of the exhibition, with live performances across the spectrum of dance styles and a film series showcasing dance in film. Dance events will be held in the Community Room at YDL-Whittaker.  Dance in the Movies (Teens/Adult)
Mondays, 6:30 pm
Enjoy the timeless dancing in these classic films: Mad Hot Ballroom (4/7), Seven Brides for Seven Brothers (4/14), White Nights (4/21), West Side Story (4/28), Sweet Charity (5/5), Tap (5/12), and Happy Feet (5/19).
Finding The Dancer Within
(Youth)
Saturday, April 12, 11 am
This interactive session for kids and their families explores different kinds of dances.
Fascinatin' Rhythm
(All Ages)
Saturday, April 19, 2-3 pm
Griffen Walton has been tapping since age nine. Using tap as a way to express his creativity, Griffen has developed his own unique style. Rhythm tap is his primary passion, but Griffen has also trained in jazz and ballet. Griffen will perform and explain various tap steps.
Dance Gallery Celebrates The Dancer Within
(All Ages)
Saturday, April 26, 11 am
Peter Sparling, artistic director of Ann Arbor's Dance Gallery Foundation and Peter Sparling Dance Company, brings the Dance Gallery Youth Ensemble and members of his professional company for an educational lecture/demonstration of contemporary dance.
Compañeros de Flamenco
(All ages)
Saturday, May 3, 1 pm
Olé! Shouts of affirmation and encouragement resound as Flamenco, the passionate dance of Spain and Latin America, is performed. The dancers and musicians of Compañeros de Flamenco bring this vibrant culture to life.
Ypsilanti Area Dancers
(All Ages)
Saturday, May 24, 11 am
This talented group of local young dancers (ages 7 to 18) will perform "Pas de Quatre," a classical ballet piece.
Exquisitely Ballroom
(All Ages)
Saturday, May 31, 2-3 pm
Enjoy a demonstration of ballroom dancing presented by Moonlight Dance Studio.
The Dancer Within is made possible through the generous support of United Dance Merchants of America, presenter of National Dance Week. Additional support is provided by The Enchanted Garden Conservatory of Music, Dance & Drama in Ridgefield, CT. The Smithsonian Community Grant program, funded by MetLife Foundation, is a proud sponsor of these public programs.
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