An introduction to modern dance and expressionist dance theater traditions from Rudolf Laban to Pina Bausch
Saturday, July 19th at 2 pm
Admission free
Modern Auditorium
A community celebration using found objects, instruments, and movements
Saturday, July 12th at 1 pm & 3 pm
Sunday, July 13th at 3 pm
Admission free
Grand Lobby
A film by Chantal Akerman/Courtesy Icarus Films
Saturday, July 19th at 3 pm
Admission free
Modern Auditorium
An encounter between two of the most remarkable women artists of the 20th century, ONE DAY PINA ASKED... is Chantal Akerman's look at the work of choreographer Pina Bausch and her Wuppertal, Germany-based dance company. "This film is more than a documentary on Pina Bausch," a narrator announces at the outset, "it is a journey through her world, through her unwavering quest for love."
Saturday, July 12th at 2 pm
Admission free
Modern Auditorium
See the local premieres of short films from New York City’s 2014 and 2013 Dance On Camera festivals, including the Scottish Ballet’s “Healah Dancing”
Program A lineup:
Painted (Canada, 2012, 5:13)
Brighter Borough (UK, 2012, 4:18)
Arthur & Aileen (USA, 2012, 15:00)
Scottish Ballet’s Healah Dancing (UK, Scotland, 4:55)
The Next Step Is (USA, 2012, 5:25)
Dervishes (USA, 2012, 3:17)
Saturday, July 19th at 1 pm
Admission free
Modern Auditorium
Join us on Saturday, June 28 and 12 pm for PianoTexas International Academy & Festival's Recital by Piano Teachers. Featured are piano teachers Kristi Baker, Ann DuHamel, Virginia Bigelow, Miho Fisher, May Phang, Tatyana Shrago and Maria Khavin. Admission is FREE.
Thursday, July 24th &
Friday, July 25th at 8 pm
Grand Lobby
Admission free
Special guests Bill Evans Dance Company (NY) will perform “Saintly Passion” (1996), excerpts from “Bach Dances” (1976/1973), and the North Texas premiere of “See You Around” (2013) - a humorous duet created by Claire Porter with Sabatino Verlezza for William (Bill) Evans and Don Halquist.
Alan Ayckbourn's riotous exposure of entrepreneurial greed returns to the National Theatre, where it premiered in 1987, winning the Evening Standard Theatre Award for Best Play.
Amphibian Productions - National Theatre Live
Suitable for 10 years +
Robert Louis Stevenson’s story of murder, money and mutiny is brought to life in a thrilling new stage adaptation by Bryony Lavery, broadcast live from the National Theatre.
It’s a dark, stormy night. The stars are out. Jim, the inn-keeper’s granddaughter, opens the door to a terrifying stranger. At the old sailor’s feet sits a huge sea-chest, full of secrets. Jim invites him in – and her dangerous voyage begins.
Amphibian Productions - National Theatre Live
Sounds Modern
Sounds Modern, the brainchild of modern music guru Elizabeth McNutt, is a vibrant and exciting concert series featuring contemporary music that makes the works on display in the Modern’s galleries come to life in the concert hall. McNutt is the director of the University of North Texas contemporary music ensemble Nova and co-director of the new music organization Atomic Clock Music Events. Admission is free
Saturday, December 13, 2 pm—How Far to 14th?
