Music & Motion Dance from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania will be bringing their new dance work – the 9 muses to the Norfolk Botanical garden on Sunday, July 12th at 2:00 pm as part of their week long tour of the Virginia area. The performance is free with admission to the garden and will take place on the terrace behind the Visitor Center.
About Norfolk Botanical Garden
Norfolk Botanical Garden represents an oasis of over 30 theme gardens encompassing 155 beautiful acres. From signature plant collections to WOW- World of Wonders: A Children’s Adventure Garden, this diverse natural beauty can be explored by tram, boat or walking tours.
Norfolk Botanical Garden is accredited by the American Association of Museums, is recognized as a Virginia Historic Landmark and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. For more information, visit www.norfolkbotanicalgarden.org
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Music & Motion Dance from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania will be bringing their new dance work – the 9 muses to the Virginia Zoo on Saturday, July 11th at 1:00 pm as part of their week long tour of the Virginia area. The performance is free with admission to the zoo and will take place under the large open air tent.
About Virginia Zoological Park
As an accredited Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA) facility, the Virginia Zoo exhibits over 350 animals, beautifully manicured grounds and offers a fun-filled day for all. For more than a century, the Virginia Zoo has demonstrated a commitment to wildlife, conservation and education. Open daily from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and located at 3500 Granby Street in Norfolk. Daily admission prices are $7.00 for adults, $6.00 for seniors (age 62 and over), and $5.00 for children ages 2-11. Visit www.virginiazoo.org or call (757) 441-2374 for more information.
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Music & Motion Dance from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania will be bringing their new dance work – the 9 muses to the Town Center of Virginia Beach on Friday, July 10th at 6:00 pm as part of their week long tour of the Virginia area. The performance which will take place at the Fountain Plaza and is free to the public. It will be followed by a concert at 7:00pm by 757 Pocket Player, a jazz quartet.
ABOUT TOWN CENTER
With an eclectic mix of shopping, dining, entertainment, and living options covering 17 city blocks, Town Center is fast becoming one of Hampton Roads’ hottest destinations. Enjoy world-renowned performers at the Sandler Center for the Performing Arts, or free live entertainment and festivals in the plazas. Grab a bite at a local eatery or a national restaurant. Shop at popular brand retailers and upscale boutiques. Treat yourself to a night at the 4-star Westin Hotel. Or, check out one of our premiere residences for your permanent home in Town Center.For more information visit http://www.vabeachtowncenter.com/
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After seven months in the studio developing choreography for our new dance work, the 9 muses, our season finally began with a tour in Virginia for a week!
With funds provided by private corporations and public grants, Music & Motion Dance traveled throughout Virginia with performances in Norfolk, Newport News and Virginia Beach. All performances were donated and made available to the public for free as a way to make the arts more accessible in these economic times.
The tour started with a performance for about 200 children in summer programs at the Downing-Gross Cultural Arts Center in Newport News. It was exciting to be able to perform in their newly renovated theater dedicated to the First Lady of Song – Ella Fitzgerald Theater. For some of the children in attendance it was their first exposure to modern and contemporary dance.
The next day found us at the Fountain Plaza at The Town Center of Virginia Beach. This was part of an outdoor concert series produced in conjunction with the Sandler Center. It was a perfect evening for an outdoor performance on a Friday night and an incredibly beautiful setting for dance. Perhaps most impressive is how the arts are embraced in this region and people take time out to attend cultural events.
Our next performance was at the The Virginia Zoo in Norfolk under a huge circus tent – much needed given the noon day sun! There were about 150 people in attendance during the course of the performance which was made available for free to zoo goers.
Our final performance was at the Botanical Gardens and was a bit of a challenge as the heat index topped 90 degrees and the humidity was almost at 80%. Little shade was to be found for either the dancers or the audience in attendance. At times the marley dance floor was literally burning the feet and back of our group. However, we managed to get through the program. This is a beautiful setting, just wished the weather had cooperated a bit more!
All in all it was a great trip. We were well received and the show is off to a great start. And of course a little down time at the beach was not so bad either!
Videos from the tour can be viewed on line, click here
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