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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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In celebration of #internationalwomensday we are h In celebration of #internationalwomensday we are highlighting ‘Hover’. Created, premiered, and performed by an incredible collective of female artists, this piece will always have a special place in the company’s repertory. ❤️
It’s been a few years, so artistic director @kaf It’s been a few years, so artistic director @kafalexander was grateful to be back at the SC Together Nonprofit Summit today!
Two years ago we spent the day at Alhambra Hall fi Two years ago we spent the day at Alhambra Hall filming ‘Behind, Beyond, Between’. We are so grateful for all the support that allowed us to keep working throughout the pandemic to bring that piece to a virtual audience, and the support since then that helped ‘Behind, Beyond, Between’ make its stage premiere earlier this month!
Feeling the love!! We couldn’t be more grateful Feeling the love!!

We couldn’t be more grateful to have shared our concert with another wonderful audience filled with family, friends, and patrons of the Charleston arts community. Thank you to the @sottile_theatre staff for helping us make our evening of art and dance one we will never forget. 

Our two-city concert tour may have come to a close, but we want to continue sharing the work in this concert in more cities in the future! Thank you again to everyone who attended and sent warm wishes of merde and congratulations! 

We are headed back to the studio this week because we have exciting projects coming up including classes with the company, ECM residencies, and our dance film! Be sure to keep up with all things Annex as we share these plans in coming weeks.

Photo credit: @xraydj
In the past 13 years we have performed all over Ch In the past 13 years we have performed all over Charleston, but we think presenting our concert at the @sottile_theatre is going to feel like coming home because of all the @collegeofcharleston faculty, alumni, and students involved in creating and performing in this concert. ⁠
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@kafalexander @juliedelizzaclark @sydni_lane @margarethwinterstein @jordanmaria_art @bethany_r_willis @briceflowers @tayloralexisdance @clairenatiez @jmccabedesign @alwardball @lezcargot @geegs6384 
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⁠Join us Saturday evening for a beautiful evening of visual art and modern dance! ⁠

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Link in bio for tickets.⁠
We can’t wait to perform this concert at the @so We can’t wait to perform this concert at the @sottile_theatre this weekend! 

Saturday February 11th—7pm—Sottile Theatre

Link in bio for tickets!

Media: Annex Dance Company performance at the @etherredgecenter on February 4, 2023. Music by Vivaldi, arr. by @johnjannone.
The company’s final bow of the performance on Sa The company’s final bow of the performance on Saturday night was with Leslie Alexander to a standing ovation! We had a gracious and receptive audience, and loved talking with so many patrons after the performance. A special thank you to the @etherredgecenter for helping us create such a wonderful evening of the arts in Aiken! 

In less than a week we will be on stage at the @sottile_theatre ! We can’t wait to share this concert with our community!

Tickets on sale for the concert at Sottile Theatre in Charleston on February 11th, link in bio.
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
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