| April 23, 2012 |
| 7:00 pm | to | 9:00 pm |
Capezio celebrates 125 years of excellence
with this one-night only special evening
on Monday, April 23, 2012 at 7:00 p.m.
at New York City Center
131 West 55 Street (between 6th and 7th Avenues)
in NYC.
Video Design by Forward Motion Theater Founder Eric Dunlap.
Directed by Ann Marie DeAngelo.
Proceeds will go to American Tap Dance Foundation,
Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS, and National Dance Institute.
Please contact Capezio at 125years@capezio.com
or NY City Center for more information.
One night only, a cavalcade of dance celebrates 125 years of Capezio’s commitment to the arts. The evening promises to be sensational, with numerous dance styles, genres, and mediums of performance represented, all reflecting how Capezio has been an integral part of the history of dance and entertainment. Combining all dance forms, the show exemplifies America’s soul as expressed through movement– its dynamic energy, eclecticism and indomitable free spirit.
Director Ann Marie DeAngelo says, “In a marriage of past and future, this show is an amalgamation of choreographic voices – presenting the new and edgy alongside sure-fire hits.”
Don’t miss this explosive gallery of art! This special mix of talent has never before been seen together on the same stage.
Highlights include:
Tommy Tune
The Radio City Rockettes
Mr. Wiggles and Rock Steady Crew together with Industrial Rhythm
American Ballet Theater soloists Misty Copeland and Jared Mathews
ILuminate
Noah Raceyʼs New York Song & Dance
Sponsored talent from Dance Sport Competitions will perform alongside Mark Stuart Dance Theatre
Rasta Thomas and his company, Bad Boys of Dance
Cirque du Soleil contortionist/aerialist Anna Venizelos with her sister Emily.
The Lombard Twins
Fosse Heat
Momix
Tap Sensation Carter Williams
Director/choreographer Nigel Lythgoe will be the recipient of the Capezio 125th Anniversary Award. The incomparable Desmond Richardson (left), 2011 Capezio Award Recipient, will also appear.
