Choreographers' Evening 2011: Curated by Chris Schlichting
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Choreographers' Evening 2011: Curated by Chris Schlichting

Chris Schlichting
Chris Schlichting

“A welcome—and very accessible—bouquet of performances showcasing some of the area’s many talented dancemakers.” —Twin Cities Daily Planet

Choreographers’ Evening has celebrated the remarkably diverse range of Minnesota dance for almost 40 years—from established choreographers playing with new ideas to some of the freshest emerging talent. Grab your friends and get the lowdown on the thriving local scene through this snappy sampler of works lasting seven minutes or less. This year’s guest curator, local dance mainstay and bon vivant choreographer Chris Schlichting, brings his expansive view of dance to a program destined to spark debate and chart new directions in the art of movement.

Program features:
Jessica Briggs
Jaime Carrera
Kenna-Camara Cottman
Hijack
Samantha Johns and George McConnell
Mad King Thomas
Megan Mayer
Jenny Pennaz
Patrick Scully
Debbie, Secretary
Deja Joelle Stowers
SuperGroup

Note: performance contains some nudity.

Choreographers’ Evening is made possible by generous support from the McKnight Foundation.

  • The Walker Art Center’s performing arts programs are made possible by generous support from the Doris Duke Charitable Foundation through the Doris Duke Performing Arts Fund, the William and Nadine McGuire Commissioning Fund, The McKnight Foundation, the Andrew W. Mellon Foundation, and the National Endowment for the Arts.

  • Performing Arts programs and commissions at the Walker are generously supported by members of the Producers’ Council: Russell Cowles; Sage and John Cowles; Robert and Katherine Goodale; Nor Hall and Roger Hale; King’s Fountain/Barbara Watson Pillsbury and Henry Pillsbury; Emily Maltz; Dr. William W. and Nadine M. McGuire; Leni and David Moore, Jr.; Josine Peters; Mike and Elizabeth Sweeney; and Frances and Frank Wilkinson.