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Openings, Art Show Listings, Events, and Meetings / Jane Franklin Dance Performs ONLY YOU

« on: April 28, 2022, 09:59:49 AM »

Only You, the pop song originally recorded by The Platters conjures up thoughts of romance.  The familiar melody and lyrics have become a shared cultural reference over the years, it is a song that can be sung, if not out loud, with some part of it in mind, a humming ear worm in your brain.  A similar familiarity and theme of connection is a jumping off point for this collection of dances which explore networks, reciprocity and even the intimacy of surroundings.

ONLY YOU, a performance by Jane Franklin Dance takes place in the heart of the Green Valley neighborhood at Arlington’s blackbox Theatre on the Run  We invite audiences to join us for a concert of new and recent works on June 4 and June 5, 2022. For more information, visit janefranklin.com/performance/only-you

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Openings, Art Show Listings, Events, and Meetings / Jane Franklin Dance Presents Get There From Here at Atlas INTERSECTIONS

« on: February 14, 2022, 02:07:23 PM »

Jane Franklin Dance at Atlas INTERSECTIONS Festival 2022
New works share a leitmotif of optimism for improving our footprint on the planet and in connection with one another. Experience the real, personal journeys of the people and ecosystems in our midst in an exciting evening of dance performed by some of the DMV’s finest movement artists.  Jane Franklin Dance is honored to have a performance history at Atlas INTERSECTIONS Festival with appearances at the festival since 2012.  This year’s presentation brings together choreographers with a range of viewpoints and dancers of different generations.  Choreography is by Krystal Collins, Jane Franklin, Horizon Miguel, Robert J. Priore and Brynna Wilder.
(Appropriate for all ages. There will be an artist talk-back following the performance.)
https://janefranklin.com/performance/march13


Location:
Atlas Performing Arts Center
1333 H Street NE, Washington DC
Performance Date/Time:
Sunday March 13 at 4:30pm

TICKETS:
$25 General Admission
Ticket Link: https://www.atlasarts.org/janefranklindance

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Film, Theater, and Dance / Jane Franklin Dance : Bits & Pieces

« on: January 26, 2022, 11:01:59 AM »

Jane Franklin Dance
Philip Baraoidan, Carly Johnson, Kelsey Rohr, Amy Scaringe, Kevin White
Forty+
Colleen Bergeron, Susannah Keefe, Claudia Maloney, Peg Schaefer, Nadia Caraballo Silva
Choreography by
Philip Baraoidan, Andie deVaulx, Jane Franklin, Horizon Miguel

Location:
The Athenaeum, home to Northern Virginia Fine Arts Association
201 Prince Street, Alexandria VA 22314
Performance Date/Time: In-person/Virtual
Sunday Feb 20, 2022 @ 5 pm

Tickets: $20
(25 seats -purchase today to reserve your space)
Live stream by donation - $10 (suggested minimum to help JFD & NVFAA)
*If you are unable to attend in person, livestream: login forwarded upon donation.

Info: https://janefranklin.com/performance/bits

Performance in response to NVFAA exhibit by Darren Smith (abstract constructs) and Oenone Hammersley (abstract on unconventional shaped canvas)
Bits and Pieces is a performance of new works inspired by artworks by Oenone Hammersley and Darren Smith, alongside recent repertory about attraction and partnership.       
Darren Smith – “My work rewards the viewer with visual surprises.”  Smith’s photographic works inspire fractured and reconstructed movement. Comforting symmetry contrasts with the unexpected.
Oenone Hammersley – “the focus is on our natural resources in particular water and trees.”  Water is explored through American folk music forms. The choreography contrasts extremes of drought and deluge.
Forty+  presents a new dance by Andie deVaulx. The piece examines resilience and the urge to travel and find new vistas. The work is performed by dancers past the age of 40.
"Tales of Moria" choreographed by Philip Baraoidan is a work that explores the consequences of fate meddling in relationships. With weight-sharing, touch, and fluid movements, fleeting partnerships emerge and dissolve.
A new work by Company | E artist Horizon Miguel, “8H Aquarius Moon" is an exploration of a personal, astrological placement and its relation to affection, intimacy and validation.

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Openings, Art Show Listings, Events, and Meetings / In Place by Jane Franklin Dance at Theatre on the Run

« on: November 11, 2021, 09:09:23 PM »

Returning to Theatre on the Run
Jane Franklin Dance returns to in-person performances at Arlington’s Theatre on the Run with exciting new works by award-winning choreographers.  This mixed-bill performance promises an exciting evening of dance by some of the DMV’s finest movement artists.

Tickets: $20
(25 seats -purchase today to reserve your space)
In-person audience must show proof of vaccination or proof of a negative COVID-19 PCR test taken within 72 hours of start of the show.  Masks are required.
A "Video On Demand" streaming option is available for purchase and begins streaming on Friday, Dec 17.  Once you press "play," you'll have 72 hours to enjoy the performance. In that time you can pause, rewind, and even watch the show again! Or you can purchase the show for download

Need More Information: https://janefranklin.com/in-place

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Film, Theater, and Dance / Jane Franklin Dance Presents November Day Camps

« on: October 15, 2021, 06:15:46 AM »

Explore movement, theater elements and visual art projects in these nifty day camps directed by the education staff at Jane Franklin Dance. Be inspired by the movement and sounds of animals at Fantastic Animals Day Camp on Nov 2.  On Nov 4, explore the dynamic elements of change in Transformer Day Camp.
Tuesday Nov 2 and Thursday Nov 4, 2021
Time: 10am – 4 pm

Tuition: $75/Day (ages 7-11); C.I.T $40/Day (ages 12-14)
www.janefranklin.com or call 703.933.1111

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Openings, Art Show Listings, Events, and Meetings / Performance in response to NVFAA’s Art Optimism: Focus on Climate Change and Sus

« on: September 30, 2021, 07:49:54 PM »

Performance in response to NVFAA’s Art Optimism: Focus on Climate Change and Sustainability
Jane Franklin Dance returns to the Athenaeum with new works that respond to the current exhibit Art Optimism: Focus on Change and Sustainability.   
Rain or Shine - Dance is inspired by artworks from NVFAA's current exhibit "Art Optimism: Focus on Change and Sustainability.  The shared leitmotif is one of optimism for improving our footprint on the planet. Artworks by Steve Ferretti Capture the Tides, Capture the Sun, Capture the Wind, Rosa Inez Vera Lotus Fields III, Sally Kaufman Rebirth, Marty Ittner Tangled Up in Blue and Suzanne Yurdin Shadows Run Deep motivate a response in movement.
Rob Priore’s new work for Jane Franklin Dance explores themes of commitment and expression.  Surprising movement and group partnership echo music by Silvia Perez Cruz and Silvania Estrada.
Scientists, naturalists and hobbyists comment on flight, migration and climate. Barrier draws a picture of connections to earth and to each other. People -- like animals -- move to react to a push or pull in their natural habitats. As we confront global issues, JFD invites audiences to experience the real, personal journeys of the people and ecosystems in our midst.   
Post performance refreshments conclude the afternoon.  Learn about plans for upcoming productions and chat one-on-one with the director and performers.

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Openings, Art Show Listings, Events, and Meetings / FORTY+ PROJECT: Jane Franklin Dance

« on: September 30, 2021, 04:04:13 PM »

Featuring: Choreographer Lauren DeVera

Location: 3700 S Four Mile Run Drive, Arlington VA  22206
Class Dates/Times:
Tuesday, Oct 12-Nov30; 12:30 pm - 1:30 pm

Enroll: $160 for the 8 session series
https://janefranklin.com/adult-dance/forty-plus or call 703.933.1111

*Explore movement and performance in a creative project


Choreographer Lauren DeVera, Certified Life Coach, Movement Artist and Educator brings her special creativity to Forty+
Forty+ celebrates the collective creativity of people past the age of 40. Each project features a different choreographer.  The goal is a unique tapestry of collaboration between choreographer and performers.  Forty+ is frequently seen in concerts presented by Jane Franklin Dance and often performs for organizations serving older adults.
This project culminates with performances at Theatre on the Run on Dec 4,11, 2021 @ 7:30 pm. The project is open to people of all physical facilities.  No previous performance experience is necessary.

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Openings, Art Show Listings, Events, and Meetings / Jane Franklin Dance and Arlington Arts Present The View From Here

« on: August 26, 2021, 06:46:11 PM »

Jane Franklin Dance presents The View From Here,  a program of new and recent works that resonate with Arlington’s outdoor venue, Lubber Run Amphitheatre. With a premiere work by award-winning choreographer Rob Priore, a season opening commission by Philip Baraoidan, and a recent work inspired by Arlington itself, sit back and embrace fall at Lubber Run.   
     
The connotation of “eyesore”, an unpleasant sight in a public place, spins in Jane Franklin’s community inspired work EyeSoar.  Space is getting tighter and longtime businesses nestle within changes and new development in an industrial neighborhood.  EyeSoar is a tribute to the S Four Mile Run Drive, Arlington neighborhood, its landscape and the people who call it home.
Forty+, a group of performers past the age of 40, bring to life “This is My Voice”, a poem by Shane Koycan. Brynna Wilder’s “This One Is Mine” explores what it means to “make your voice heard.” We all have thoughts, opinions, and voices; all different and all beautifully unique. “This is my voice, there are many like it, but this one is mine.”
"Tales of Moria" choreographed by Philip Baraoidan is a work commissioned by Jane Franklin Dance, to open the 2021/2022 Season. The piece explores the consequences of fate meddling in relationships. Are we destined to be in partnerships because of our choices or are we on a predetermined track to meet people? With weight-sharing, touch, fluid movements, and storytelling the dance weaves an exciting motif of fleeting partnerships.
Rob Priore premiers a new work for Jane Franklin Dance that explores themes of commitment and expression.  Serious fun ensues.  Be ready for surprising movement and a delightful take on partnership.

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Openings, Art Show Listings, Events, and Meetings / Jane Franklin Dance Presents Forty+ Project

« on: July 29, 2021, 12:36:07 PM »

*Explore movement and performance in a creative project

Created during January and February 2020, and postponed due to covid closures, Brynna Wilder’s “This One is Mine” has not been performed for a live audience.  Work with the original cast members to bring this exciting work that incorporates “This is My Voice”, a poem by Shane Koycan back to the stage. We all have thoughts, opinions, and voices; all different and all beautifully unique. “This is my voice, there are many like it, but this one is mine.”
Forty+ celebrates the collective creativity of people past the age of 40. Each project features a different choreographer and results in a unique tapestry of collaboration.  Forty+ is frequently seen in concerts presented by Jane Franklin Dance and for organizations serving older adults.
This project culminates with a performance at Lubber Run Amphitheatre on Oct 1, 2021 @ 7:30 pm. The project is open to people of all physical facilities.  No previous performance experience is necessary.

Enroll: $100 for the 5 session series
Call 703.933.1111

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Openings, Art Show Listings, Events, and Meetings / Jane Franklin Dance and Northern Virginia Fine Arts Association at the Athenaeum

« on: July 20, 2021, 03:30:42 PM »

Engage with art and dance and find synergy that activates and connects you with the community.  An August 27 in-person performance at NVFAA at the Athenaeum gets the season underway!  You are in good company. 
     
In “Family Photos” with music by Steven Rogers, dancers are paired with projections, images from the performer's childhood or from a past generation. The dissolving images hint at the passage of time and the persistence of change.  The audience observes from the enclosed space of the smaller gallery, and then follows the dance as it resolves in the main gallery.

Forty+  presents a new dance by Roxann Morgan Rowley. The piece examines ideas of resilience, a relevant theme of change as we move from Covid-19 restrictions to rediscoveries. The work is performed by dancers past the age of 40.

"Tales of Moria" choreographed by Philip Baraoidan is a work commissioned by Jane Franklin Dance, to open the 2021/2022 Season. The piece explores the consequences of fate meddling in relationships. Are we destined to be in partnerships because of our choices or are we on a predetermined track to meet people? With weight-sharing, touch, fluid movements, and storytelling the dance weaves an exciting motif of fleeting partnerships.

Post performance Q&A  and refreshments conclude the performance.  Learn about plans for the coming season of productions and educational outreach and chat one-on-one with the director and performers.

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Openings, Art Show Listings, Events, and Meetings / Jane Franklin Dance Presents Forty+ Summer 2021

« on: June 15, 2021, 05:26:29 PM »

Featuring: Choreographer Roxann Morgan Rowley
Location: in-person at 3700 S Four Mile Run Drive, Arlington VA 22206
Dates: Tuesday, weekly, July 6 - Aug 24; 12:30-1:30 pm  and Sat Aug 28 at 7 pm

Tuition: $120
https://www.janefranklin.com/adult-dance/forty-plus or call 703.933.1111

*Participate in-person rehearsals, outdoor performance

Forty+ Projects celebrate the collective creativity of people past the age of 40 resulting in unique collaboration.  Projects explore movement and performance technique within a creative premise.

Forty+ will meet weekly for in-person social distance rehearsals at 3700 S Four Mile Run Drive, studio #174 for a project led by choreographer Roxann Morgan Rowley.   The project is open to people of all physical facilities. No previous performance experience is necessary.

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Openings, Art Show Listings, Events, and Meetings / Jane Franklin Dance for Adults

« on: June 10, 2021, 02:21:40 PM »

Join us for an ongoing Saturday morning movement class for adults. Get inside dance technique this summer with in-person classes. Inspiring movement is framed through Jane Franklin's experience as an educator and choreographer to address physical articulation, balance, range of motion, strength, coordination and mental agility. Drop-in for a class or enroll for a series.  You may select a single class at any time during the course of the series. You may join at any time.
 
Enroll: https://www.janefranklin.com/adult-dance or call 703.933.1111

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Film, Theater, and Dance / Jane Franklin Dance: Going Polar Gala Concert

« on: March 11, 2020, 11:31:08 AM »

Featuring: Jane Franklin Dance: Philip Baraoidan, Kelsey Rohr, Amy Scaringe, Rebecca Weiss, Brynna Wilder with live music by Mark Sylvester, video design by Dawn Whitmore


Theatre on the Run, 3700 S Four Mile Run Drive, Arlington VA 22206
Performance Date/Time:
May 2 2020 @ 7:30 pm

Tickets: $40 - $55
$40 (by April 15), $45 in Advance, $55 at the Door;
Reception included with ticket 
https://www.janefranklin.com/going-polar-gala-concert or call 703-933-1111

New work by Jane Franklin Dance and by featured guest artists.

Jane Franklin Dance – Going Polar (premier) The rule of attraction in personal relationships is that ‘opposites attract,’ a common adage that assures that without tension we might be bored out of our minds.  Either of two as different from each other, agreeing to disagree, or far apart from one another Going Polar explores extremes in scenarios of estrangement, competition and uncompromising opposition.  Music is by Mark Sylvester, a skilled guitarist and composer, and video design by Dawn Whitmore.
 
May 2 –
Jane Franklin Dance – Second Glance (excerpt) – Small, ordinary ‘put in your pocket objects’ take on a character that propels the relationship between giver and taker, hinting at dramatic back stories
Spacetime Dance - Place Field
Forty+ by Emily Crews
Jane Franklin Dance – Going Polar (premier)
Going Polar After Party

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Film, Theater, and Dance / Jane Franklin Dance Presents Sampler

« on: March 11, 2020, 11:29:53 AM »

Featuring: Jane Franklin Dance: Philip Baraoidan, Kelsey Rohr, Amy Scaringe, Rebecca Weiss, Brynna Wilder with live music by Mark Sylvester, video design by Dawn Whitmore


Theatre on the Run, 3700 S Four Mile Run Drive, Arlington VA 22206
Performance Date/Time:
Apr 25, 2020 @ 7:30 pm

Tickets: Apr 25: $22
https://www.janefranklin.com/sampler or call 703-933-1111

New work by Jane Franklin Dance and by featured guest artists.

Jane Franklin Dance – Going Polar (premier) The rule of attraction in personal relationships is that ‘opposites attract,’ a common adage that assures that without tension we might be bored out of our minds.  Either of two as different from each other, agreeing to disagree, or far apart from one another Going Polar explores extremes in scenarios of estrangement, competition and uncompromising opposition.  Music is by Mark Sylvester, a skilled guitarist and composer, and video design by Dawn Whitmore.

Apr 25 –
Jane Franklin Dance – Second Glance (excerpt) – Small, ordinary ‘put in your pocket objects’ take on a character that propels the relationship between giver and taker, hinting at dramatic back stories
Next Reflex Dance Collective - A Journey Through
Forty+ by Brynna Wilder
Jane Franklin Dance – Going Polar (premier)

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Film, Theater, and Dance / Jane Franklin Dance Presents Mouse in House

« on: February 27, 2020, 12:14:53 PM »

Adapted from the book “The Mouse of Amherst” by Elizabeth Spires, Mouse in House reveals an unlikely friendship between a lively mouse and reclusive 19th-century poet Emily Dickinson. The mouse’s life changes forever when a gust of wind blows one of Emily’s poems her way. Moved by Emily’s evocative words that capture her own feelings, the mouse becomes determined to be a poet herself.  Animations designed by media artist Bryan Leister were developed from images of Dickinson’s actual home furnishings.
A family friendly performance, Mouse in House is a lively movement and theater presentation for the young and young-at-heart.  The performance incorporates spoken word, movement, music.  The show opens with a brief performance by students from Go Bananas Dancing.

Theatre on the Run, 3700 S Four Mile Run Drive, Arlington VA  22206
Performance Date/Time:
Apr 25 @ 4 pm

Tickets $15 Adults/$10 Children under age 10
$45 Family of 4
www.janefranklin.com or call 703.933.1111

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Film, Theater, and Dance / JANE FRANKLIN DANCE: COMPOSITION

« on: February 18, 2020, 02:34:18 PM »

Featuring: Jane Franklin Dance educators

Location: 3700 S Four Mile Run Drive, Arlington VA  22206
Class Dates/Times:
Fridays, March 27 - May 1, 2020 -  11:00 am - 1:00 pm

Enrollment: $150
Enroll: https://www.janefranklin.com/comp or call 703.933.1111

*Realize your creative vision

Composition is a movement lab. Participants experiment with non-narrative elements, expressive movement and gesture to develop choreography.  Short studies are developed by incorporating challenging tasks, personal experience and inventiveness.  The work is shown and critiqued by the participants and Coordinator Jane Franklin.  Finalized compositions are presented at a performance at Theatre on the Run.

About Jane Franklin Dance
Jane Franklin Dance partners with music, media, visual artists and community participants.  Jane Franklin Dance has been presented at multiple venues and festivals and internationally in Mexico. A recipient of the Community Foundation for the National Capital Region Creative Communities Award, Jane has developed innovative and collaborative projects combining dancers with the round wall skateboarding community, with a life size kinetic sculpture, with the architecture of a specific site, with dogs & owners, and with interactive live video and sound for numerous public art projects.  Jane Franklin is a recipient of the American Association of University Women Elizabeth Campbell Award for the Advancement of the Arts in Arlington, and her video work Four Mile Run Footbridge was selected for PHOTO/VIDEO 13: Juried Mid-Atlantic Exhibition.  Jane Franklin Dance has been recognized by Virginia’s Governor’s Award for Excellence in the Arts. The company tours for the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts Paul Mellon Arts in Education Program and the Virginia Commission’s Tour Directory.

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Film, Theater, and Dance / Jane Franklin Dance: Day-CAMP March 6, 2020

« on: February 04, 2020, 03:17:43 PM »

Jane Franklin Dance Presents
Youth Day Camp: Splatter
https://www.janefranklin.com/grade-prep-day-camps

Featuring: Jane Franklin Dance education team

Location: Arlington County Cultural Affairs Building
3700 S Four Mile Run Drive, Arlington VA  22206
Class Dates/Times:
Friday Mar 6, 2020
AM XDay 8 am - 9 am
Camp Hours 9 am - 3 pm
PM XDay 3 pm - 5 pm

Tuition: $75 
AM XDay $15
PM XDay $25
For Scholarship information or to enroll
www.janefranklin.com or call 703.933.1111

In Jane Franklin Dance day camps, students learn imaginative thinking, cooperative skills, spatial awareness, and movement fundamentals. A  narrative based on a theme is developed during the course of the day and leads to an informal performance.

Splatter
Get ‘artful’ with drawing and designs on paper and with movement to express the emotions associated with colors; inspired by the book “The Color Monster” by Anna Llenas.
The day  includes movement, visual art, performance practice, and weather permitting, a trip outdoors to a nearby park. Students should wear loose fitting clothing, and bring snacks, lunch, and a water bottle. Our camp packet is a helpful guide with class descriptions, emergency contact form and waiver.

About Jane Franklin Dance
Jane Franklin Dance partners with music, media, visual artists and community participants.  Jane Franklin Dance has been presented at multiple venues and festivals and internationally in Mexico. A recipient of the Community Foundation for the National Capital Region Creative Communities Award, Jane has developed innovative and collaborative projects combining dancers with the round wall skateboarding community, with a life size kinetic sculpture, with the architecture of a specific site, with dogs & owners, and with interactive live video and sound for numerous public art projects.  Jane Franklin is a recipient of the American Association of University Women Elizabeth Campbell Award for the Advancement of the Arts in Arlington, and her video work Four Mile Run Footbridge was selected for PHOTO/VIDEO 13: Juried Mid-Atlantic Exhibition.  Jane Franklin Dance has been recognized by Virginia’s Governor’s Award for Excellence in the Arts. The company tours for the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts Paul Mellon Arts in Education Program and the Virginia Commission’s Tour Directory.

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Openings, Art Show Listings, Events, and Meetings / MASTER SERIES: Jane Franklin Dance

« on: January 30, 2020, 12:28:43 PM »

Featuring: Professional Performing Artist Meredith Barnes

Location: 3700 S Four Mile Run Drive, Arlington VA  22206
Class Dates/Times:
Saturdays, Feb 22 - Mar 21, 2020; 9:30 am - 11:00 am
02/22/2020-03/21/2020
Tuition: $100 for the 5 class master series; $25 single class
https://www.janefranklin.com/adult-dance or call 703.933.1111

*Explore movement and technique

Study movement and technique with Meredith Barnes through a 5 class Master Series. Explore structured exercises that address articulation, balance, range of motion, strength, coordination and mental agility.
Drop-in for a class or enroll for a series.  You may select a single class at any time during the course of the series.
Saturdays Feb 22 - Mar 21, 2020
Location: 3700 S Four Mile Run Drive, Arlington

About Meredith Barnes
Meredith Barnes is the director of DanceArtTheater, a modern dance company established in 2014. Meredith has performed for many years throughout the United States and abroad. She received her dance training from the University of North Carolina at Greensboro where she received a BFA in dance choreography and performance. Meredith Barnes’ choreography has been showcased in numerous venues. She has choreographed over 20 works for companies like Joffrey Ballet Workshop, Terpsichorean Dance Company, Auburn University “Daunce”, Yes Virginia Dance, Black College Dance Exchange, Cora de Vicenza, Co- Motion Dance Company, Lawton City Ballet, Mid-America Dance Network showcase, and currently DanceArtTheater’s repertoire. Meredith is currently the Dance Director at Fairfax Academy for Communications and the Arts, where she teaches a full dance curriculum to FCPS students.

About Jane Franklin Dance
Jane Franklin Dance partners with music, media, visual artists and community participants.  Jane Franklin Dance has been presented at multiple venues and festivals and internationally in Mexico. A recipient of the Community Foundation for the National Capital Region Creative Communities Award, Jane has developed innovative and collaborative projects combining dancers with the round wall skateboarding community, with a life size kinetic sculpture, with the architecture of a specific site, with dogs & owners, and with interactive live video and sound for numerous public art projects.  Jane Franklin is a recipient of the American Association of University Women Elizabeth Campbell Award for the Advancement of the Arts in Arlington, and her video work Four Mile Run Footbridge was selected for PHOTO/VIDEO 13: Juried Mid-Atlantic Exhibition.  Jane Franklin Dance has been recognized by Virginia’s Governor’s Award for Excellence in the Arts. The company tours for the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts Paul Mellon Arts in Education Program and the Virginia Commission’s Tour Directory.

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Film, Theater, and Dance / Jane Franklin Dance: Why Do Cicadas Scream?

« on: December 17, 2019, 12:37:27 PM »

Featuring: Jane Franklin Dance education team

Location: Arlington County Cultural Affairs Building
3700 S Four Mile Run Drive, Arlington VA  22206
Class Dates/Times:
Friday Jan 31, 2020 and Saturday Feb 1, 2020
AM X Day: 8 am - 9 am (Friday only)
Friday Camp Hours: 9 am – 3 pm / Saturday Camp Hours: 10 am – 4 pm
PM XDay 3 pm - 5 pm (Friday only)

Tuition: $75, AM X Day $10, PM XDay $15
For Scholarship information or to enroll
www.janefranklin.com or call 703.933.1111

Learn:
Imaginative Thinking, Cooperative Skills, Spatial Awareness, Movement Fundamentals, Character Development

Develop characters, design art and movement to tell the life cycle of cicadas. Choose to participate for one day only on Jan 31 or enjoy two days of fun.  The 2-day option includes a performance by Why Do Cicadas Scream? students in a matinee production of Jane Franklin Dance audience favorite “The Big Meow” on February 1, 2020. The camp includes movement, a fun visual art project directed by an educator from UpCycle Creative Reuse Center, performance practice, and weather permitting, outdoor fun at a nearby park.  Wear loose fitting clothing, and bring snacks, lunch, and a water bottle. Our camp packet is a helpful guide with class descriptions, emergency contact form and waiver.

About Jane Franklin Dance
Jane Franklin Dance partners with music, media, visual artists and community participants.  Jane Franklin Dance has been presented at multiple venues and festivals and internationally in Mexico. A recipient of the Community Foundation for the National Capital Region Creative Communities Award, Jane has developed innovative and collaborative projects combining dancers with the round wall skateboarding community, with a life size kinetic sculpture, with the architecture of a specific site, with dogs & owners, and with interactive live video and sound for numerous public art projects.  Jane Franklin is a recipient of the American Association of University Women Elizabeth Campbell Award for the Advancement of the Arts in Arlington, and her video work Four Mile Run Footbridge was selected for PHOTO/VIDEO 13: Juried Mid-Atlantic Exhibition.  Jane Franklin Dance has been recognized by Virginia’s Governor’s Award for Excellence in the Arts. The company tours for the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts Paul Mellon Arts in Education Program and the Virginia Commission’s Tour Directory.

About UpCycle Creative Reuse Center
UpCycle Creative Reuse Center is an Alexandria, Virginia based non-profit that connects creativity and conservation by providing a resource center for reuse materials and a creative making space for the community. At UpCycle, we rethink the traditional notion of waste by collecting cast-offs from our community to serve as creative materials.

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Openings, Art Show Listings, Events, and Meetings / Jane Franklin Dance: The Big Meow

« on: December 09, 2019, 01:18:00 PM »

Little Cat is an ever-hopeful fluff ball who desperately wants to belong to the band of neighborhood cats.  The Big Meow is a story of a Little Cat's hope, disappointment, courage and need for belonging.  These simple themes are part of every neighborhood, but in this wonderful tale told through the experiences of Little Cat, a potential weakness is a unique strength.  The performance incorporates spoken word, movement, music, and an interactive participatory introduction for young children.

Show opens with participatory introduction or performances by local youth groups:
-January 25 – Interactive Participation
-February 1 – Students from JFD Mini-Camp: Why Do Cicadas Scream?
-February 8 – Choreographer’s Collaboration Project

About Jane Franklin Dance
Jane Franklin Dance partners with music, media, visual artists and community participants.  Jane Franklin Dance has been presented at multiple venues and festivals and internationally in Mexico. A recipient of the Community Foundation for the National Capital Region Creative Communities Award, Jane has developed innovative and collaborative projects combining dancers with the round wall skateboarding community, with a life size kinetic sculpture, with the architecture of a specific site, with dogs & owners, and with interactive live video and sound for numerous public art projects.  Jane Franklin is a recipient of the American Association of University Women Elizabeth Campbell Award for the Advancement of the Arts in Arlington, and her video work Four Mile Run Footbridge was selected for PHOTO/VIDEO 13: Juried Mid-Atlantic Exhibition.  Jane Franklin Dance has been recognized by Virginia’s Governor’s Award for Excellence in the Arts. The company tours for the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts Paul Mellon Arts in Education Program and the Virginia Commission’s Tour Directory.