This week we're closing out the Triple Shot of Dance series with the Cleo Parker Robinson Dance Company.  Check them out on Friday--I've seen a sneak peek and it's totally worth your Friday night.

If you're interested in theatre, there are two great events coming up!  Spotlight, which is tomorrow (Thursday February 26th) at 7:30pm in the CenterStage; this showcase features original pieces from Williams students.  On March 12th, Williamstheatre opens with Glengarry Glen Ross, David Mamet's 1982 award-winning play.

And there is more dance than you can possibly hope for in the next few weeks.  We've got a step competion Saturday, Irish dancing on the 13th and 14th (brought to you by the amazing INISH), and stopping by on their seven-city North American tour is Awaji Puppet Theater Company of Japan.  They will perform Monday, March 2nd, in the CenterStage.  Order your tickets now!  

Best,
Willa Simon

Spotlight
Directed by Omar Sangare

CenterStage   |   Thursday, February 26   |   7:30 PM.

Talk about talent!  Williams students perform original pieces in one minute and represent any kind of artistic expression. Through engaging, shocking, or funny one-minute skits, students are invited to introduce some story, discovery, or reflection… the possibilities are vast. Originality is expected, and it may count extra toward the student’s evaluation.

Stalwart Originality: New Traditions in Black Performance presents

Cleo Parker Robinson Dance Company

February 27   |   8:00 PM   |   MainStage   |   $3

Triple Shot of Dance closes with the Denver-based Cleo Parker Robinson Dance Company.  They are currently in residence to celebrate the 100th birthday year of the legendary Katherine Dunham. Dunham's research in Africa and Caribbean culture as a student at the University of Chicago fueled her important later work as a dancer, choreographer, scholar, educator, writer, and activist. Her legacy continues to inspire generations of artists in the United States and abroad.

The residency activities feature workshops in Dunham dance technique, film screenings, discussions, lecture demonstrations, and a concert featuring the choreography of Kathrine Dunham.

Sponsored by the Williams Dance Program, the National Endowment for the Arts American Masterpieces: Dance initiative administered by the New England Foundation for the Arts, MCLA Presents!, Mass MoCA, and Africana Studies at Williams College.

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Integrated Programing

February 25th   |   4-5:30pm   |   MASS MoCA & '62 CTD Dance Studio
Community Youth Workshops as an after-school event

February 25th   |   6:30-8pm   |   MASS MoCA Rehearsal Studio
Community Adult Workshop

February 26^th   |   5-7pm   |   MCLA's Gallery 51, North Adams
Gallery opening reception of Locus. Curated by Lauren Wolk, Cleo Parker Robinson will speak and the company will attend.

Photograph by Ben Rudick

Enjoy Eireann (Ireland) from the powerfully feminine perspective. INISH explores the influence of the female presence through history, myth, and legend up to the present day. Discover those who were known as great imposters, soldiers, pirates, fairies, healers, lovers, witches, artists, queens, and saints.

In the Irish language, the word “Inish” means both “island” and “to tell.” INISH’s mission is to embrace the challenge of creating new work that melds traditional and contemporary Irish dance and music.