Events to spark integration into dance and the arts, locally and globally...one step at a time
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Margóth is coming to Maine!
July 18th through the 26th!
Do not miss a chance to dance with and witness this brilliant artist and marvelous human!
Here are the details so far, apt to change as we go (We will update on Facebook and Instagram):
Margóth flies into Logan late night July 17th.
July 18th we will welcome Margóth to Art Moves Dance Studio in the Evening at 5:30. Please come say "Hello!" and dance if you feel like it!
Friday, July 19th, perhaps cave and quarry, weather permitting. Join us.
Saturday, July 20th. Margóth will teach at 9:15 at Casco Bay Movers Dance Studio, 517 Forest Avenue in Portland. She'll perform a few of her incredible solos near the end of class. Show up at 10:00 if you just want to watch! We'll probably explore Portland and perhaps take a dip in the ocean.
Sunday, July 21st - a special private event in the afternoon, but the evening is free. Ideas?
Monday, July 22nd, 9:30-11:30 AM SUMMER DANCE at Art Moves. Go to the STUDIO side of this site for class and choreography and collaboration of the most sublime kind! $35/day/what you can.
Tuesday, July 23rd, 6:30 PM at The GEM THEATER, 48 Cross Street in Bethel, in collaboration with BAAM, Bethel Area Arts and Music - to whom we are extremely grateful for this opportunity!
An Evening of Dance and Film and Videodança featuring Margóth Lima, Filmmaker André Rosa, CDTAM of Natal, Brazil via film, and dancers from Art Moves, Casco Bay Movers, Cosmic Creation, and Expansion Arts. Donations Welcome!
Wednesday, July 24th, 5:30 PM at McLAUGHLIN GARDEN, 97 Main Street in South Paris. Learn some Popular Dances of northeastern Brazil and witness the enthralling artistry of one of Brazil's most captivating dancers. Donations welcome, barefeet or sneakers suggested. Be comfortable.
Margóth will be at Expansion Arts Dance Studio before the garden and at Moore Park after, dancing with The Cobblestones. You'll probably catch us at Norway Soft Serve sometime in between!
Thursday, July 25th, beginning at 5:30 PM at Art Moves Dance Studio, 13 Cottage Street in Norway, Margóth will join local dancers for class, showing (6:30) and a gathering to celebrate our exchange. Feel free to bring your favorite local food or drink to share or perhaps a special Lembrança (souvenir).
Friday, July 26th Sasha Richardson, owner of Expansion Arts, will take Margóth and Debi to see The Producers at Deertrees Theater in Harrison. CSCE Secretary Koley True and Karianna Merrill, both of whom have danced with Margóth in Natal, Brazil during previous exchanges, will be performing. It's sure to be a great show, with lots of dancing!
Saturday, July 27th Margóth begins her long trip back home. Let's fill her with joyful memories!
If you want to participate, but are not sure how, please give artistic director, Debi Irons, a call at 207-743-5569 or reach out to any board member - Dana Ryerson, Cathy Lane, Amanda Daniels or Koley True. You could provide a gift card to your favorite restaurant, invite her to your special place, participate in one, some or ALL of our wonderful planned events - cultural exchanges like these change us for the better, forever. While the world around us gets smaller, we expand from within..
What a lovely thought.
While the world around us gets smaller, we expand from within..
Our Gala is always the first Saturday of November - This year it's November 2nd! Details coming soon!
WELCOME HOME! GALA 2023 SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 4, 6-9 PM
$35 per person. We will contact you if it sells out!
Online Auction Nov 3-7!
32auctions.com/csce2023
a Glimpse into Our GobaLocal History:
The YouTube link to the beautiful Videodança made by all the dancers you see in it by André Rosa, along with the poetry and voice of Richard Blanco, first in Spanish and in English at the end. Opening by Peter Jones begins with the end of Blanco's first poem and Caprice on organ by Marcia Hempel near the end.
Evolve within/without Pandemia Evoluir dentro/fora Pandemia Compartilha á vontade!
Gathered for The Gershwin Project (above) & Life Beyond Cynicism (pre-show below)
Developing new dances for future performance
Collaborators:
Collective Motion
