Past Performances
2024 Alight
Presented by: Christopher Watson Dance Company
Location: TEK BOX at the Cowles Center, Minneapolis, MN
Friday, March 1st, 2024, 7:30 p.m.
Saturday, March 2nd, 2024, 2:00 p.m. and 5:00 p.m.
TICKETS: $20 available at cowlescenter.org/calendar-tickets
Christopher Watson Dance Company presents 'ALIGHT', a showcase of modern concert dance on Friday and Saturday, March 1 and 2 at the TEK BOX at the Cowles Center, 528 Hennepin Avenue, Minneapolis. Guest artists include Kinetic Evolutions Dance Company, KASM Dance Collective, Ray Terrill Dance Group, Thern Anderson and Erin Thompson. Performances are Friday at 7:30 pm and Saturday at 2:00 and 5:00 pm. General admission tickets are $20 and are available via the cowlescenter.org/calendar-tickets.
Dance works on the program are choreographed by Christopher Watson, Becky Heist, Jennifer Mack, Sarah LaRose-Holland (Kinetic Evolutions Dance Company), Sarah Hauss (KASM Dance Collective), Ray Terrill (Ray Terrill Dance Group) and Thern Anderson and Erin Thompson. Some of the dances are abstract works centered on kinetic energy, the body in motion and the connections between dancers moving in space. Other dances honor fellow artists and address themes of the intricacies of relationships. The wide-ranging accompaniment for the dances includes selections from Antonin Dvorak, Gabriel Faure, Suzanne Vega, Yo-Yo Ma, and J.S. Bach, local singer/songwriter Matt Marka of Ada Jane, “punk poet laureate” Patti Smith and poetry by Muriel Rukeyser.
Christopher Watson Dance Company embraces the diverse and multigenerational composition of its artists whose ages range from 20-something to 70-something. This is the company’s 33rd season of performances.
For more information, contact Ray Terrill at: raymond.d.terrill@msn.com.
2023 DANCES ON THE LAKEWALK
A Festival of Dance in Duluth
Presented by: Freshwater Dance Collective
Festival Location: Lake Place Park at Superior Street and Lake Avenue
Friday, July 7th, 2023, 7:00 p.m.
Saturday, July 8th, 2023, 7:00 p.m.
FREE and open to the general public
Freshwater Dance Collective presents the annual Dances on the Lakewalk, featuring Minnesota choreographers, dance companies and dancers performing a variety of dance styles in a city park overlooking Lake Superior.
Lake Place Park is located above the Lakewalk at Superior Street and Lake Avenue, with entrances either on Superior Street or from a staircase on the boardwalk at the corner of the lake. Ray Terrill Dance Group will present an excerpt from 'Flow.'
For more information, contact Doris Acosta: dorismarieressl @ gmail.com.
2023 ANNUAL - DANCES AT THE LAKE FESTIVAL
Presented by: Ray Terrill Dance Group
Festival Location: Lake Harriet Rose Garden at 4124 Roseway Road, Minneapolis 55409.
Friday July 15th, 2023, 7:00 p.m.
Saturday, July 16th, 2023 7:00 p.m.
FREE and open to the general public.
The Lake Harriet Rose Garden is stunning in summer. The Dances at the Lake Festival is modeled after a sister dance festival held on the Duluth LakeWalk, that features many dance organizations, including youth ensembles, performing two nights of various forms of contemporary dance. Founded by the Christopher Watson Dance Company, the festival is in its 20th year, after two year pause due to pandemic. The Ray Terrill Dance Group is sole producer. Dancers are local, from other states (and occasionally international) who perform for the greater Twin Cities audience. This FREE open to the public, outdoor event is a great way to introduce anyone to contemporary dance. Ray Terrill Dance Group will present an excerpt from 'Flow.'
2023 Artist Line-Up:
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Amanda Sachs and Elena (Elly) Hollenhorst, Minneapolis, MN—Amanda and Elly, Co-Artistic Directors
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Anda Flamenco Company and School, Minneapolis, MN—Kristina de Sacramento, Artistic Director
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Ashley Ballet Arts Academy, Ballet Arts Youth Ensembles, Golden Valley, MN—Ashley Burkland, Artistic Director
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Christopher Watson Dance Company, Minneapolis, MN—Christopher Watson, Artistic Director
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DanceWorks, Lakeville MN—Jennifer Mack, Artistic Director
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Duniya Drum and Dance, Minneapolis, MN—Fode Bangoura and Whitney McCluskey, Co-Artistic Directors
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Jawaahir Dance Company, Minneapolis, MN—Laura Crocker, Artistic Director
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Keane Sense Of Rhythm Youth Tap Ensemble, Saint Paul, MN— Cathy Wind, Artistic Director
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Kinetic Evolutions, Minneapolis, MN—Sarah LaRose-Holland, Artistic Director
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Nritya Kalakshetra Academy of Performing Arts, Woodbury, MN—Sivanuja (Anu) Balaji, Artistic Director
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Ray Terrill Dance Group, Saint Paul, MN—Ray Terrill Artistic Director
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Sansai Yonsei Kai, Japanese Dance Company, Saint Paul MN—Linda Hashimoto, Artistic Director
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Tiyumba African Drum and Dance Company, Minneapolis, MN—Fatawu Sayibu, Artistic Director
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Youth Dance Ensemble, Burnsville, MN—Dixie Rairamo, Artistic Director
2022 DANCES ON THE LAKEWALK
A Festival of Dance in Duluth
Presented by: Freshwater Dance Collective
Festival Location: Lake Place Park at Superior Street and Lake Avenue
Friday, July 8th, 2022, 7:00 p.m.
Saturday, June 9th, 2022, 7:00 p.m.
FREE and open to the general public
Freshwater Dance Collective presents the annual Dances on the Lakewalk, featuring Minnesota choreographers, dance companies and dancers performing a variety of dance styles in a city park overlooking Lake Superior.
Lake Place Park is located above the Lakewalk at Superior Street and Lake Avenue, with entrances either on Superior Street or from a staircase on the boardwalk at the corner of the lake. Ray Terrill Dance Group performs 'Artifact.'
For more information, contact Doris Acosta: dorismarieressl @ gmail.com.
Photo Credit: Stan Waldhauser
2022 ANNUAL - DANCES AT THE LAKE FESTIVAL
Presented by: Ray Terrill Dance Group
Festival Location: Lake Harriet Rose Garden at 4124 Roseway Road, Minneapolis 55409.
Friday July 15th, 2022, 7:00 p.m.
Saturday, July 16th, 2022 7:00 p.m.
FREE and open to the general public.
The Lake Harriet Rose Garden is stunning in summer. The Dances at the Lake Festival is modeled after a sister dance festival held on the Duluth LakeWalk, that features many dance organizations, including youth ensembles, performing two nights of various forms of contemporary dance. Founded by the Christopher Watson Dance Company, the festival is in its 20th year, after two year pause due to pandemic. The Ray Terrill Dance Group is sole producer. Dancers are local, from other states (and occasionally international) who perform for the greater Twin Cities audience. This FREE open to the public, outdoor event is a great way to introduce anyone to contemporary dance. Ray Terrill Dance Group performs 'Artifact.'
2022 Fringe PVD: DIGITAL PROVIDENCE FRINGE FESTIVAL
PRESENTED BY: Fringe PVD: The Providence Fringe Festival
FORMAT: RTDG is presented in the digital fringe line-up!
DATES: July 17 - 30, 2022
LOCATION: Online - Visit PVD Fringe website https://fringepvd.org/artists-2022.html
RTDG presents: "FROM THE INSIDE OUT"
RTDG dances from repertory on the program:
* Seraphs Hold Me Steady
* Second Sonata
* Shining Point
* Locked Doors
2021 MINNESOTA DIGITAL FRINGE FESTIVAL
Presented by: 2021 Minnesota Fringe Festival
Virtual: RTDG is presented in the digital fringe line-up!
Thursday August 5 - Sunday August 15: Video available on demand during these dates.
Fringe Button ($5) and Ticket: ($10) plus handling fee: https://www.minnesotafringe.org/fringebuttons
RTDG presents: "STILL POINT"
Performed by: Rachel Barnes, Katie Cook, Peggy Gilliam, Samantha Heggem, Ann Govig Jacobson, Jennifer Mack, Katie Markey, Michael Madden, Paulette Mattson, Ray Terrill, Tanya Ullmann
RTDG dances from repertory on the program:
- Lost & Found
- Serephs Hold Me Steady
- Remembrance | You Were Loved
- Artifact
* Beat
2022 TUCSON DIGITAL FRINGE FESTIVAL
PRESENTED BY: Tucson Fringe Festival
FORMAT: RTDG is presented in the digital fringe line-up!
SHOWTIME is anywhere, anytime between:
* Thursday January 13
* Sunday January 16
LOCATION: You Tube link provided via Tucson Digital Fringe website.
TICKET PRICE: FREE
GET TICKET: https://tucsonfringe.simpletix.com
RTDG presents: "STILL POINT"
Performed by: Rachel Barnes, Katie Cook, Megan Gibbins, Peggy Gilliam, Bethany Hansen, Samantha Heggem, Ann Govig Jacobson, Katie Sillanpa Johnson, Jennifer Mack, Michael Madden, Katie Markey, Paulette Mattson, Christina Mohn Munter, Sophia Pitcher, Ray Terrill, Tanya Ullmann
RTDG dances from repertory on the program:
* Interplay | still & moving
* Untitled: Number 1, 2012
* Remembrance | You Were Loved
* Artifact
* Beat
Photo Credit: Eric Griswold
2021 Great Salt Lake Digital Fringe Festival
Presented by: 2021 Great Salt Lake Fringe Festival
Virtual: RTDG is presented in the digital fringe line-up!
Thursday August 5 - Sunday August 15: Video available on demand during these dates.
RTDG presents: "SHADOW AND LIGHT"
Dances from repertory on the program:
* Lost & Found
* Shining Point
* Remembrance | You Were Loved
* Artifact
* Shining Point
2020 Inbox@Artbox
Live Performance Dates: October 1-2-3-4, 7:30 p.m. (rain dates October 3&4, 2:00 p.m.)
Reservations: required for live performances, visit http://www.offleasharea.org/on-stage-now.html
Tickets: sliding scale $10-$30
Questions: Contact Off-Leash Area
In collaboration with Hauss Dance the third annual presentation of Twin Cities choreographers is breaking out of the box as COVID-safe-and-savvy, super fun, round-robin festival of new dance.
Choreographers:
* Madelyn Burnham
* Ann Carlson
* Samantha Heggem/John Surber
* Gemma Isaacson
* Rachel Lieberman/Kelsey Peterson
* Maddi Miller
* McKayla Murphy
* Jennifer Pray
* Kayla Schiltgen
* Ayumi Shafer
* Ray Terrill
* Choreographers selected through an audition process led by project director Sarah Hauss and 2020 Inbox Panelists: Derek Phillips and Noelle Awadallah
How the Concert Works:
There are five performance stations (indoors and outdoors), with a maximum of 8 audience members seated at each station. Each performance lasts 3-4 minutes. Coordinated and led by Inbox staff, the audience members move from station to station, to see a total of eleven performances. All audience members and all indoor performers are required to wear masks, and audience placement is designated within 6-foot footprints to adhere to established physical distancing standards.
Indoor Stage in the Performance Space
Indoor Dance Film Screening Room
Two Outdoor Stages
Outdoor Site Specific Performance Area
2021 DENVER DIGITAL FRINGE FESTIVAL
Presented by: 2021 Denver Fringe Festival
Virtual: RTDG is presented in the digital fringe line-up!
Thursday June 24 - Sunday June 27: Video available on demand during these dates
Tickets: Purchase a Denver Fringe Festival Button $5 and Ticket $15
Link to 2021 Denver Digital Fringe: https://denverfringe.org/join-us/attend/
RTDG presents: "Roots, Ritual & Renewal"
Performed by: Rachel Barnes, Katie Cook, Megan Gibbins, Bethany Hansen, Ann Govig Jacobson, Katie Sillanpa Johnson, Jennifer Mack, Christina Mohn Munter, Paulette Mattson, Ray Terrill, Sally Murphy Toso
RTDG dances from repertory on the program:
- Lost & Found
- Cycles
- Remembrance | You Were Loved
- Shining Point
2021 Fringe PVD Festival
Presented by: 2021 Providence Rhode Island Fringe Festival
Virtual: RTDG is presented in the digital fringe line-up!
Thursday August 5 - Sunday August 15: Video available on demand during these dates.
RTDG presents: "CYCLES"
Dances from repertory on the program:
* Lost & Found
* Beat
* Artifact
* Shining Point