Although Igor Stravinsky’s The Rite of Spring is now recognized as one of the most important musical scores of the 20th century, the story of its premiere in May of 1913 is now a legend. And the question of whether or not it was Stravinsky’s music or Nijinsky’s choreography that caused the near-riot reaction from the
What a difference a century can make. A large number of the Parisians who attended the premiere of “The Rite of Spring” in May 1913 sneered and jeered at the earthy ballet with choreography by Vaslav Nijinsky and music by Igor Stravinsky. No riot ensued Saturday at Akron’s E.J. Thomas Hall, where the Akron
GroundWorks DanceTheater Presents Dance Classes with Resident Choreographer Noa Zuk Dancer Class: The Gaga Movement Language June 17, 19, 24, 26 and July 1 at 10:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Cleveland City Dance Studios 13108 Shaker Square $15 per class; $50 for all five classes Call 216-751-0088 to register and pay by credit card Cash or check accepted
A sincere thank you to all participants and attendees of our 2013 Benefit. Here's a photo gallery of the event to browse through and share the fun and night's memories. [AFG_gallery id='1']
Groundworks promo video for the Rite of Spring performance (April 13) which describes the overall experience.
GroundWorks promo video for the Rite of Spring performance (April 13) describing the music chosen for the work.
GroundWorks community-based promo video for the Rite of Spring performance on April 13.
“Rite of Spring” premiered at the E.J. Thomas Hall April 13 in collaboration with the Akron Symphony and a selected ensemble of student dancers within Northeast Ohio. Photos by Mark Horning. > View all related "Rite of Spring" works.
The Akron Symphony, in collaboration with GroundWorks Dance Theater, will join forces on Saturday, April 13, 2013 to present Rite of Spring, the first full-scale production of an Akron Symphony Classics Series concert. Rite of Spring is the first true partnership between the Akron Symphony and GroundWorks Dance Theater. More than 100 musicians and 23
