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COME, DISCOVER THE
DANCE!
Book one of these popular performances by The
Center for Contemporary Dance:
Colours
of Courage: A Celebration of Black History in
America 
Created for presentation
at theatres, schools and organizations celebrating Black
History, Colours of
Courage blends contemporary dance, cultural music and historically accurate
narratives to trace the triumphs and challenges of the
African-American experience. Beginning in
17th-century Africa
and moving forward in time through significant events, Colours of
Courage
artistically explores African-American history up to the present
day. This powerful
performance engages, educates and inspires audiences of all
ages. This
program must be booked 90 days in advance. Shorter
selections from this program may be booked 30 days in
advance.
Program
Length: One hour. All programs
can be edited to suit to your needs.
Artistic
Themes: African-American history,
triumph, integrity and courage.
Educational
Standards: This program includes a
teacher's lesson plan that meets the Sunshine State Standards in
Dance.
Areas
of Exploration:
This program can be presented with moderated discussions
about social injustice and tolerance.
 
PRIMORDIA:
The WatchKeeper
 A contemporary
ballet about an ancient kingdom frozen in time—until its estranged
Princess returns to set in motion a series of events that leave all
inhabitants changed forever.
Inspired by classic fairy tales, themes of magic and
transformation are used to explore collective aspects of the human
experience. PRIMORDIA tosses aside
storybook portrayals of one-dimensional characters in favor of more
realistic interpretations of people with a depth and humanity that
extends beyond make-believe.
The result is an unforgettable journey to the true meaning of
love. This program must be booked 90
days in advance. Shorter selections from this
program may be booked 30 days in
advance.
Program
Length: One hour. All programs
can be edited to suit to your needs.
Artistic
Themes: Responsibility, community
and compassion
Educational
Standards: This program includes a
teacher's lesson plan that meets the Sunshine State Standards in
Dance.
Areas
of Exploration:
This program can be presented with moderated discussions
about self-respect and community empowerment.
Retrograde 
Blending grace and
emotion, Retrograde is a thought-provoking
contemporary ballet about the journey from revolution to
reconciliation. Daring
choreography, powerful music and poetic storytelling collide in this
exploration of the truths we hold, the conflicts we create and the
paths we take to rediscover our fundamental connection to one
another. Moving between
sorrow and joy, Retrograde, above all else, is a
celebration of hope, determination and the relentless search for
unity. Appropriate for
ages 12 and older. This program must be booked 120 days in
advance.
Program
Length: One hour. All programs
can be edited to suit to your needs.
Artistic
Themes: Tolerance, understanding and
forgiveness
Educational
Standards: This program includes a
teacher's lesson plan that meets the Sunshine State Standards in
Dance.
Areas
of Exploration:
This program can be presented with moderated discussions
about social injustice and
tolerance.
MAKULU:
A Contemporary African Tale 
Animal allegories collide in this heartfelt African tale
about a Serengeti wildebeest who must take the the journey of a
lifetime to discover the legacy that lives within her. Exciting African dance and a
beautiful African score come together in a story that will leave
audiences inspired and moved. Based on actual ecological
events that occur each year in the Serengeti, MAKULU is a cultural,
artistic and educational experience for all ages. This
program, in its entirety, must be booked 150 days in
advance. Shorter selections from this program may be booked 30
days in advance.
Program
Length: One hour. All programs
can be edited to suit to your needs.
Artistic
Themes: African culture, Serengeti
ecology, family and perseverence.
Educational
Standards: This program includes a
teacher's lesson plan that meets the Sunshine State Standards in
Dance.
Areas
of Exploration:
This program can be presented with moderated discussions
about Serengeti ecology and African culture.
Custom
Performances and Arts-Education
Workshops 
Custom
performances and movement workshops of any length are designed in
collaboration with your organization—simply give us the theme and
desired program length and let our artists handle the rest.
Add an unforgettable touch of elegance and artistry to your next
event with one of our tailor-made performances. Or, host a creative movement
workshop in which participants learn skills in choreography,
storytelling, artistic expression, critical thinking and
confidence-building. Custom performances must be
booked 30 to 150 days in advance, depending on
the scale of the production. Custom
workshops must be booked 30 days
in advance.
Program Length: Tailored to your
needs.
Age Levels: Tailored to your
needs.
Artistic Themes/Educational Standards: Tailored to your
needs.
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