Join Vail International Dance Festival’s Artistic Director, Damian Woetzel and Festival guest artists for three interactive evening of dance and movement free to the community on Thursday, July 28, Thursday, August 4 and Thursday, August 11. All events begin at 5pm and are held at the Solaris in Vail Village.
During these unique events, the artists make their visions come to life by creating a dance experience involving anyone who wants to participate – no dance experience necessary! Bring your friends and family to watch, or participate, and then grab a bite to eat at one of the local restaurants.
2011 DANCING IN THE STREETS SCHEDULE
Dancing in the Streets: Buckets & Tap Shoes Thursday, July 28 5pm Solaris, Vail Village
Buckets & Tap Shoes was created in the streets of downtown Minneapolis by Brothers Rick and Andy Ausland. The group has now evolved into a unique ensemble of musicians, percussionists and rhythm tap dancers who transfer the innovation and spontaneity of street performing to the stage. They have been awarded the Best of Fringe award and are an audience favorite at the Vail International Dance Festival.
"Utterly brilliant... they are virtuoso percussive players on, yes, buckets, and extraordinary tap dancers, as capable of channeling hip-hop as Astaire-like suavity."
-The New York Times
Dancing in the Streets: Memphis Jookin’ in Vail Charles “Lil Buck” Riley & Friends
Thursday, August 4 5pm Solaris, Vail Village
Charles "Lil Buck" Riley performed and received early training at the New Ballet Ensemble and School, Memphis, TN. He is known mostly for his brilliant Memphis jookin'. A street dance that originated in Memphis, Tennessee, jookin’ is taking the world by storm. Thanks to video streaming and social networking websites like YouTube, MySpace and Facebook, jookin’ has spread around the globe. In 2007, Memphis rapper–director–producer Young Jai, released the “Memphis Jookin’ Vol. 1” DVD featuring Lil Buck. As a choreographer, Lil Buck recently choreographed and starred in the video for recording artist Janelle Monae’s Grammy-nominated hit song “Tightrope.” He has appeared on numerous television shows, including an appearance on “Dancing with the Stars” performing “Tightrope” and three appearances on the “Ellen DeGeneres Show.”
“I have been a devotee of Lil’ Buck since I set eyes on that little genius.”
—William Forsythe
In April 2011, Lil Buck collaborated with cellist Yo-Yo Ma in two appearances arranged by festival director Damian Woetzel. A YouTube video of one of the performances has become a viral internet hit, garnering national and international press attention.
Photo The-Bisou-Consortium
Dancing in the Streets: Trey McIntyre Thursday, August 11 5pm Solaris, Vail Village
Debuting at the 2005 Vail International Dance Festival, Trey McIntyre Project is a contemporary ballet company dedicated to spreading the art and culture of dance. Trey McIntyre Project uses the inherent beauty of ballet vocabulary to create dances that authentically and clearly convey the emotion of life’s journey while meaningfully engaging audiences in the experience of art. McIntyre’s appealingly athletic brand of contemporary ballet has made him one of the most popular dancemakers in the United States. Nationally renowned for their fresh take on ballet, the company makes their return to Vail stages.
“McIntyre embodies the breezy nature of a dreamer, albeit with his feet planted firmly on the ground.” —The New York Times
