Shows
Three Dances Productions and Invited Appearances
Averaging almost two full productions per year plus numerous other appearances, Three Dances has been one of the most active dance companies in Minneapolis. See also the company’s résumé.
This collaborative performance with composer Steven Jobe was part of the prestigious FirstWorks Prov Festival. The concert featured the world premiers of “Ballet Box: Compartment Four,” “Dances for Three Hurdy-Gurdies” and the string trio “Sam Hill”.
- Beneficent Church, Providence RI
- October 5 and 6, 2007
Three Dances performed two new dances inspired by visual art and writings as part of this Talking Image Connection performance. The evening also included poetry and prose readings that responded to the gallery exhibit This Mango is Now an iPod.
Three Dances made a dance inspired by “What Happens Here Stays Here” by Nicole Gordon.
Suzanne Wiltgen was the Featured Guest Artist in this annual concert. Brinsley Davis, Haley Lasche, and Denise Gagner performed “Ting.”
In a new twist, Three Dances presents a family-friendly matinée. Join us for birthday cake, champagne punch, and lots of art. Featuring story time with Dr. Von Foofen, jazz by My Pet Rat, poetry by Haley Lasché, squirrel photos by Scott Pakudaitis, and dances by Suzanne Wiltgen and students and, of course, Three Dances.
Co-sponsored by Patrick’s Cabaret
Three Dances traveled to Providence, Rhode Island to rehearse with their musical partner, Steven Jobe. We created a new piece featuring a 10-foot hurdy-gurdy on wheels, which will premiere October 2007 in Rhode Island.
- Carriage House Theatre
- December 8–10, 2006
In this groundbreaking collaboration of poets, musicians, bartenders, and Three Dances, the Hexagon Bar opened its doors to high art to celebrate the autumnal equinox. Featuring music from Katie Gearty, David Beckey of the Autumn Leaves, the Beatifics, and the Red Flags, readings by Haley Lasché, Lightsey Darst, Jen March, Alison Morse, Meg Masterson, Michelle Jansens Keller, and Jean Larson.
- Hexagon Bar, Minneapolis, MN
- Thursday, September 21st, 2006, at 9:00 pm
Check out a description on John Munger’s blog.
Three Dances performs alongside Anne Gadwa, Jimmy Lee Williams, Laura Littleford, Lois Laitinen, and Loren Niemi.
Patrick’s Cabaret, Minneapolis, MN
December 16 and 17, 2005
Patrick’s asks that you refrain from wearing scented products at this event.
An evening of drinking, dining and dancing with Three Dances, including MN premieres of works first shown on their East Coast tour. Hosted by Dr. Von Foofen and featuring a suggested drink for each dance!
The only dance show in this festival, Three Dances introduced many theater-goers to modern dance for the first time.
- The Red Room, New York, NY
- May 27 and 28, 2005
- The Slipper Room, New York, NY
- May 29, 2005