SARASOTA, FL: Sarasota Contemporary Dance Announces 19th Season: SHINE
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Sarasota Contemporary Dance
Sarasota Contemporary Dance Announces
Its 19th Season: SHINE
(August 30th, 2023) Sarasota Contemporary Dance is launching its 2024-2025 19th Mainstage Season, SHINE a season of captivating performances that illuminate the stage with unparalleled artistry. SCD is excited to be back in the theater and has expanded their subscriptions to include SCD’s In-Studio Series.
The season includes four Main Stage performances:
SCD + The Barker Project: Thursday, December 5- Sunday, December 8, 2024
SCD + Natalie Helm Bluegrass Band: Thursday, January 16- Sunday, January 19, 2025
Dance Makers: Thursday, March 13 - Sunday, March 16, 2025
Voices-Rising Choreographers: Thursday, May 1 - Sunday, May 4, 2025
All Main Stage performances are held at the Jane B. Cook Theater at the FSU Center for Performing Arts. Each performance starts at 7:00 PM Thursday - Saturday, with a 3:00 PM matinee on Sundays. Additionally, SCD offers Virtual Ticket options for each production.
SCD + The Barker Project
December 5 - December 7, 2024: 7:00 pm
December 8, 2024: 3:00 pm Matinee
Location: Jane B. Cook Theatre at the FSU Center for the Performing Arts
We are kicking off our 19th season with a dazzling collaboration led by bassist Johnnie Barker and his assembled array of talented musicians. This production will be rooted in jazz, blending Funk, Rock, Blues & Gospel into a splendid sound and dance gumbo.
SCD + Natalie Helm Bluegrass Band
January 16 – 18, 2025: 7:00 pm
January 19, 2025: 3:00 pm Matinee
Location: Jane B. Cook Theatre at the FSU Center for the Performing Arts
Join us as we dive into principal cellist of the Sarasota Orchestra, Natalie Helm’s Kentucky roots alongside her collective group of star musicians radiating the beauty of the Midwest. Promises to be a sound and movement experience that will glisten the stage.
Dance Makers 2025
March 13 - 15, 2025: 7:00 pm
March 16, 2025: 3:00 pm Matinee
Location: Cook Theatre at the FSU Center for the Performing Arts
Producing Sponsor: Sam Alfstad
A season favorite, audiences new and old are always enlightened by this contemporary dance tapestry featuring works by nationally known choreographers. This year's lineup is Kristin O’ Neal, Gregory Catellier, Bliss Kohlmyer, Rosanna Tavarez, and Sarasota’s Tania Vergara Perez.
Voices – Rising Choreographers 2025
May 1 - 3, 2025: 7:00 pm
May 4, 2025: 3:00 pm Matinee
Location: Jane B. Cook Theatre at the FSU Center for the Performing Arts
To close our 19th season “SHINE” this performance allows for the next generation of choreographers and SCDE (Sarasota Contemporary Dance Ensemble), our training company, to sparkle on the main stage alongside SCD Company. These new works are hand-picked by SCD’s Artistic Director, Leymis Bolaños Wilmott from our 2024 Summer Intensives.
“I am proud that we are expanding this year’s programming at Sarasota Contemporary Dance (SCD) to offer a diverse array of performances, aimed at enriching the cultural landscape of our community both on the Stage and in our Home through SCD’s In-Studio Series. The series provides a platform for both established and emerging artists to shine beyond the Main Stage. As SCD continues to evolve and innovate the world of contemporary dance, each performance radiates the company's dedication to excellence and supporting artists. This season showcases a mesmerizing display of talent and passion while fostering creativity and arts engagement within our community.”
— Leymis Bolanos Wilmott, Co-Founder/Artistic Director
PRICES:
Tickets as low as $25!
Get 15% off with subscriptions!
Subscriptions:
Section A: Mainstage Performance: $ 216
Legacy: (4 mainstage – 4 In-Studios): $ 276
Family: (3 mainstage – 3 In-Studios) $ 180
Friend: (2 mainstage – 2 In-Studios) $ 125
VIRTUAL: 4 Main Stage Performances: $85.00
Single Tickets for Mainstage:
Section A: $60
Section B: $50
Section C: $25
VIRTUAL: $25
In-Studio Series
Sarasota Contemporary Dance’s In-Studio Series is an incubation platform for artists at varying stages in their careers. Conceived by Artistic Director Leymis Bolaños Wilmott in 2018 and led by Production Lead Monessa Salley, this program provides creators with a nurturing and formative artistic opportunity. Artists receive access to SCD’s home studio and its resources. Whether they are showing a work-in-progress or adding the final touches to a developed work, the residency culminates in a live performance followed by a Q&A with the featured artist.
The list includes Fall & Spring performances:
Saturday August 24, Adrienne Pitts, Filmmaker
Friday, September 20, Stephanie Heidemann/Hermitage Collaboration
Saturday, September 21, John Hartter, Dance Theater
Saturday, September 28, Jasmyn Ackah, Asolo Conservatory 3rd year Actress
Friday, November 8 & Saturday November 9, SCDE Fall Show
Saturday, November 16 & Sunday November 17th, Sarasota Jewish Theatre
Saturday, November 23, Alyssa Marie Braud, Choreographer
Saturday, February 8, Miami Dance Makers, Choreographer
Saturday, February 15, Bliss Kohlmyer, Choreographer
Friday, February 21 & Saturday February 22, SCDE Spring Show
Saturday, March 8, Ariel Blue, Actress/Singer
Saturday, March 29, SaraSolo, Theater
Saturday, April 5, SaraSolo, Theater
Saturday, April 12, SaraSolo, Theater
Saturday, April 26, FACEing Mental Illness Project, Multi-disciplinary
All In-Studio performances are held at SCD’s Home Studio, 1400 Blvd of the Arts, Ste 300 Sarasota, FL 34236, elevator entrance from Blvd of the Arts, north side of the building. Additionally, SCD offers a Virtual Ticket option for each performance.
Tickets
As low as $25.
Subscriptions for 15% off are now available!
Purchase via website or by calling the Muriel G. Mayers Box Office at 941-260-8485, Monday to Friday from 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Single Tickets for In-Studio:
Reserved seating - $25
General seating - $25
Student Rush Tickets - $10
Virtual - $25
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About Sarasota Contemporary Dance
Sarasota Contemporary Dance was formed in 2002 as Fuzión Dance Artists, Sarasota’s first contemporary dance company, by Co-Founders Leymis Bolaños Wilmott and Rachael Inman. The company was renamed in 2015 and is now celebrating its 18th season. SCD brings dance to the community through eclectic performances and educational programming while collaborating with artists and community groups to enrich the human experience. For more information, visit www.sarasotacontemporarydance.org.
Photography © Sorcha Augustine
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