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Up Next for the Company...

The company is presenting a two-city run of a concert based on the work of Aiken-based visual artist Leslie Alexander at the Etherredge Center in Aiken, SC on February 4, 2023 and Sottile Theatre in Charleston, SC on February 11, 2023. More information is on our Performances page.

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Annex Dance Company
520 Folly Road Ste. 25-194
Charleston, SC 29412

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Each season, we create opportunities to share the Each season, we create opportunities to share the stage with pre-professional dancers, and this weekend @_nataliebenton_ and students from @dancelab_843 will be premiering ‘Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter’ with the company! Looking forward to sharing the stage with these talented students at the @uscaiken Etherredge Center. Visit the link in bio for tickets.
It is performance week! Our final preparations inc It is performance week! Our final preparations include rehearsals, proofreading the program, costume alterations, and technical meetings with our production team and designers. None of this would be possible without the generosity of our supporters and the operational grants received this season. A special thank you to our performance sponsors Kathryn M. Cockrill Estate Law and Friends of the Arts in Aiken as well as project funding for these concerts from The Post & Courier Foundation, The Joanna Foundation, Lowcountry Quarterly Arts Grant Program, South Carolina Arts Commision, and Security Federal Bank. Link in bio for tickets!
We are officially one week away from our concert i We are officially one week away from our concert in Aiken! February 4th at USC Aiken Etherredge Center Starting our concert run in Aiken is special for two reasons: first, we can’t wait to share our artistic interpretation of Leslie Alexander’s artwork with her community; and second, company apprentice Taylor Bennett will be dancing with a professional company in her hometown! Check out the article recently published in the Aiken Standard about the performance: postandcourier.com/aikenstandard Tickets on sale for both the Aiken performance on the 4th and the following weekend at the Sottile Theatre in Charleston on February 11th!
As we approach our concert tour, we wanted to high As we approach our concert tour, we wanted to highlight our collaborators! The concert is inspired by the work of Aiken-based visual artist Leslie Alexander. Throughout this concert, the connection between the two art forms inform one another and share the stage in different ways through the use of costuming, multimedia projections, and long scenic panels which are used in ‘Behind, Beyond, Between’. Originally choreographed in 2014, ‘Glimpses & Layers’ is danced in front of moving images of Leslie’s work created by former company member Maggie Bailey. ‘Hover’ has an original commissioned musical score by Laura Ball and costume design by Janine McCabe. Laura and Janine collaborated with Kristin, Julie, and Leslie from the start of the creative process. The group of artists decided on the concept together, and all aspects of creating the piece were influenced by each collaborator’s individual process. NY- based sound and multimedia artist John Jannone created arrangements of Vivaldi’s Four Seasons for our newest work entitled ‘Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter’. The piece will premiere in costumes designed by Janine McCabe. The concert will feature a lighting design by Jason Lyons. A first time collaborator with the company, Julie and Kristin are thrilled to be working with him as the pieces prepare for the stages in Aiken and Charleston. Visit the link in bio for ticket info. Media Description: Images of Leslie Alexander's artwork. The collage shares nine of the many pieces created by Leslie that inspired the choreography for the upcoming concert.
Thank you to everyone who joined us at the @jamesi Thank you to everyone who joined us at the @jamesislandartsculturalcenter for our Art Meets Movement workshop!
We can’t wait to explore art and movement this F We can’t wait to explore art and movement this Friday, January 20th at the James Island Arts and Cultural Center! Please help spread the word about this FREE event open to ALL ages. Reminder that tickets are now live for our February concert tour (link in bio for ticket information). We will be sharing some of the art and choreography that will be part of these concerts on Friday!
We love birthday rehearsals! Happiest of birthday We love birthday rehearsals! Happiest of birthdays to company member @jordanmaria_art!
Tickets are now live for our February concerts! Vi Tickets are now live for our February concerts! Visit the link in bio for ticket information. February 4th, 2023 at the Etherredge Center in Aiken, SC February 11th, 2023 at the Sottile Theatre in Charleston, SC We are so excited to be presenting this beautiful evening of dance inspired by the artwork of visual artist Leslie Alexander in TWO cities! Dancing with the company will be guest performers @lezcargot and @cmcabaniss, as well as students from @dancemoveschs and @dancelab_843. Continue to follow us as we enter the final few weeks of rehearsals! We can’t wait to share the works in February.
Mark your calendar for our upcoming workshop! Joi Mark your calendar for our upcoming workshop! Join us on January 20th at the James Island Arts and Cultural Center for an ‘Art Meets Movement’ workshop facilitated in collaboration with visual artist Leslie Alexander! This free event is open to all ages, with opportunities to participate and observe. The workshop will be held from 6-7pm and will conclude with a short performance of repertory that will be in our February concerts!
We have been describing this season with the word We have been describing this season with the word ‘catapult’, and to be honest, we feel that we are leaping into our creativity, our community, and the company more than ever. As this year comes to a close, we want to thank you all for your continued support. We’ve had a great start to Season 16, and we can’t wait for what’s next! As we enter the new year, we look forward to connecting with many of you at our concerts in February: February 4, 2023 at The Etherredge Center in Aiken, SC February 11th, 2023 at the Sottile Theatre in Charleston, SC Tickets to go live in January! Be sure to stay connected for updates on all things Annex! We are grateful to be surrounded by so many talented people dedicated to the growth and continued success of the company. It is going to be exciting 2023 for Annex Dance Company! Happy New Year!!
AUDITION OPPORTUNITY On Monday, January 2nd, Anne AUDITION OPPORTUNITY On Monday, January 2nd, Annex Dance Company will be holding an audition for students grades 8-12 (must be at least 13 years old) to perform with the company in February! We are looking to cast dancers to share the stage with the company in our newest work entitled ‘Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter‘ for our concert on February 11, 2023 at the Sottile Theatre. Additional opportunity to perform with the company in Aiken on February 4, 2023! (Interested students who are available to be considered for the Aiken performance only should also attend the January 2nd audition.) The audition on January 2nd will be held from 12-1pm at Dance Moves of Charleston (349 Folly Rd, Charleston, SC 29412). Dancers cast must stay for rehearsal following the audition, from 1-3pm. Link in bio for audition registration form, rehearsal commitment, and performance details for both February performances.
Wishing a very happy birthday to company member Sy Wishing a very happy birthday to company member Sydni Shaffer!
Our Week Four of Small Plates is arriving in your Our Week Four of Small Plates is arriving in your inbox today! This is our final small plate of the series- we hope you have enjoyed them! We’ve loved having members of the community join us for company classes this Fall! The LAST open company class is this week! Join us on Wednesday from 9-10:15am at Dance Moves of Charleston. To register: tickets.annexdancecompany.org
Congratulations to company member Bethany and her Congratulations to company member Bethany and her husband Justin on the arrival of their little angel Ezri Claire! 💗Lots of love for the Willis Family!💗
We are joining the global initiative of generosity We are joining the global initiative of generosity to non-profit organizations with a #givingtuesday campaign. ⁠ ⁠ A donation of any dollar amount made towards Annex Dance Company's season makes a difference! ⁠ ⁠ This year we are rolling out a new sponsorship initiative to help support our season. For more information, use the link in bio to read more about the ways to donate. ⁠ ⁠ All contributions are greatly appreciated and we hope this new initiative will be another exciting way for our patrons to make an artistic impact!
We are officially into the Season of Giving and wh We are officially into the Season of Giving and what better way to celebrate than a week of rehearsals, open company class, and #givingtuesday! CLASS REMINDER: Join us for open company class this Wednesday 9-10:15am at Dance Moves of Charleston. To register: tickets.annexdancecompany.org GIVING TUESDAY: We are grateful for the continued support and our new sponsorship initiative will be announced tomorrow!
Time together…time with family….time with you! Time together…time with family….time with you! We have so much to be thankful for this season. 💛 Wishing everyone a very Happy Thanksgiving!
Did you know that @kafalexander’s husband Rob ma Did you know that @kafalexander’s husband Rob makes all the ‘Small Plates’ so he can photograph them for the email? Check out “the making of” the Week Two recipe, but you’ll have to wait until it arrives in your inbox to see it completed! If you haven’t yet, sign up for our mailing list to enjoy our ‘Small Plates’ series! (Link in Bio)
It has been one week since our Season Opener. A gr It has been one week since our Season Opener. A great time was had by all enjoying the cocktails, food, and atmosphere at @highwirechs ! It was the perfect venue! The company is ready for some downtime with family and friends over Thanksgiving, but will be right back to the studio for a busy six weeks of rehearsing before our holiday break. We are grateful for all of the support and excitement for our season! Photo credit: Sam Campbell @campbcreate
During the 2020-21 Season we cooked up a virtual s During the 2020-21 Season we cooked up a virtual series entitled ‘Small Plates’: short pieces of company repertory paired with appetizer recipes! We are so excited to be revisiting this project and starting TODAY your ‘small plate’ will arrive via email for the next four weeks. It’s our take on dinner and a show… just a smaller version of both… in the comfort of your home! Sign up for our mailing list to enjoy this series! (link in bio)
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