Dancing the summer away at the Vail International Dance Festival’s summer events:
Tuesday, July 27 6:30pm
Gerald R. Ford Amphitheater – $10c/17/55/75
Savion Glover
Back by popular demand, the King of Tap returns after his two sold out shows in 2009. For opening night of the 2010 Vail International Dance Festival, Glover is joined by nine-time Grammy Award-winning jazz legend Eddie Palmieri.
Vail International Dance Festival
Monday, August 2 7:30pm
Gerald R. Ford Amphitheater – $17/55/75
Paul Taylor Dance Company
Celebrate legendary choreographer Paul Taylor’s 80th birthday with an evening of Taylor masterpieces including Company B, Piazzola Caldera and Promethean Fire.
Tuesday, August 3 7:30pm
Gerald R. Ford Amphitheater – $10/20.10
Dance for $20.10
An evening for everyone featuring favorite Festival performers! Specially priced tickets are offered at $10 for the lawn and $20.10 for every reserved seat in the house. The third annual showcase of its kind, the series was created to engage new audiences with accessible ticket prices and a varied repertoire of dance.
Wednesday, August 4 7:30pm
Gerald R. Ford Amphitheater – $17/55/75
BeijingDance / LDTX
China’s dynamic contemporary dance company makes its Vail debut in a program featuring a unique version of the Rite of Spring and a world premiere by internationally renowned choreographer Sang Jijia.
Thursday, August 5 6pm
Gerald R. Ford Amphitheater – $35
UpClose: Stars of the International Evenings of Dance
A unique look behind the scenes as a selection of brilliant dance stars prepare for their gala performances in Vail and a sneak peek preview of 2010 artist-in-residence Larry Keigwin’s world premiere ballet. Hosted by Festival Artistic Director Damian Woetzel.
Friday, August 6 7:30pm
Gerald R. Ford Amphitheater – $17/70/90
International Evenings of Dance I
Stars from around the world in a spectacular showcase of artistry, including a world premiere by artist-in-residence Larry Keigwin. Performing artists include Clifton Brown, Herman Cornejo, Joaquin DeLuz, Robert Fairchild, Hilary Guswiler, Carla Körbes, Misa Kuranaga, Sarah Lamb, Alban Lendorf, Tiler Peck, Jamar Roberts, Matthew Rushing, Sokvannara Sar, Daniil Simkin, Eric Underwood, Wendy Whelan, Natalia Hills and Gabriel Missé in repertoire by Ailey, Balanchine, Bournonville, McGregor, Petipa, Robbins and Wheeldon, among others.
Saturday, August 7 2pm
Gerald R. Ford Amphitheater – $25
UpClose Matinee: The Art of Tango
With Natalia Hills & Gabriel Missé
Festival favorites Natalia Hills & Gabriel Missé, along with their company of dancers, perform a special UpClose matinee examining the art form of Tango.
Saturday, August 7 7:30pm
Gerald R. Ford Amphitheater – $17/70/90
International Evenings of Dance II
Stars from around the world in a second evening of artistry featuring a varied repertoire. Performing artists include Clifton Brown, Herman Cornejo, Joaquin DeLuz, Robert Fairchild, Hilary Guswiler, Carla Körbes, Misa Kuranaga, Sarah Lamb, Alban Lendorf, Tiler Peck, Jamar Roberts, Matthew Rushing, Sokvannara Sar, Daniil Simkin, Eric Underwood, Wendy Whelan, Natalia Hills and Gabriel Missé in repertoire by Ailey, Balanchine, Bournonville, McGregor, Petipa, Robbins and Wheeldon, among others.
Sunday, August 8 7:30pm
Gerald R. Ford Amphitheater – $17/55/75
Ballroom 2010: Tango!
The world premiere of Romper el Piso, the spectacular new Tango show starring Natalia Hills, Gabriel Missé and a full company of dancers and musicians straight from Buenos Aires.
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