Hello Community Members!
As you know, Urban Souls Dance Company has organized an exciting dance project for our Black History show! This project is called Exodus: The Community Dance Project!
Objective: The Community Dance Project is designed to provide local community members the opportunity to participate in a mutual performance experience with Urban Souls Dance Company. In an effort to break down the wall between the audience and the performers, USDC has invited the community to join us on stage for an exciting performance.
Who can participate: This project is open to the public and anyone who has a desire to participate can do so. No dance experience is necessary! There are 2 levels of participation. The lower level (ages 7-14) and the upper level (ages 15 & up)
What is required of participants: All participants are required to
Desire: You must have a DESIRE to dance and maximize the potential of this experience.
Ability: This is a physical activity. All particpants must have the ability to do the movement.
Narrative: You must learn and be interested in telling this amazing story.
Courage: You must have the courage to get on stage and perform.
Energy: You must bring good energy to this experience.
When and where are rehearsals?
Lower Level (Ages 7-14) Saturdays 10am-12 Noon at The Barn 2201 Preston (starting Jan 18)
Upper Level (Ages 15 & up) Saturdays 12 Noon until 2PM at Houston ArtReach 1930 Scott Street (Starting Jan 18) Arrive early for registration.
What do I wear to rehearsal?
Everyone should wear comfortable clothing that stretches and will allow you to move freely. Please be advised that no shoes will be worn for rehearsals or the performance.
What type of dance will be performed?
The style of dance that will be performed is modern dance. The title of the piece that will be performed is Exodus. Exodus is the story of the Liberian Exodus of 1878, which was a mass exit of African Americans from the United Stated to Liberia after slavery. This is an amazing story and we are delighted that we have the opportunity to share it with everyone through dance.
What if I have a lot of dance experience?
This project is open to everyone, but dancers should keep in mind that people whom may have never danced before will be participating. This is not an opportunity at stardom, it's an opportunity to share!
What if I have NO dance experience?
Then you are lucky! We are most excited about people like you participating! How courageous of you!
When is the performance?
Saturday February 15, 2014 8pm at The Cullen Performance Hall on the campus of U of H.
Ok, I'm sold on the idea.. What do I do next?
RSVP by emailing us at info@urbansouls.org and attend your level's first rehearsal!
Lower Levels (Ages 7-14) Please attend the first rehearsal Saturday Jan 18 10-12 Noon (2201 Preston)
Upper Levels (ages 15 & up) lease attend the first rehearsal Saturday Jan 18 12-2pm (1930 Scott)
Registration and orientation will be held at your first rehearsal, so arrive early! We look forward to seeing you and we hope you are excited about our community dance project!
If you have questions, we prefer email: info@urbansouls.org
For more info visit our website: www.urbansouls.org
If the internet scares you and really prefer to hear a live voice, you can call us at (832) 687-3928 (please expect a slight delay in responses)
If you are interested, we'll see you at rehearsal (after you RSVP)
If you are not interested, we'll see you at the show on Feb 15!
"If we can dance together, we can live together" Harrison Guy
