Young Dance Collective

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Sitting at home today, I thought I should probably work on some stuff I had to do for YDC, since the upcoming show is so incredibly soon (Oct. 2nd and 3rd. hint hint). So I looked at our video on the website to take some notes and ended up sitting there, watching piece after piece forgetting to take notes because I forgot how good it actually is. So I am posting now to tell everyone, you better come see our show because it is damn good (if I do say so myself).

2009’s Right Here. Right Now. is approaching faster than we were expecting.  Thankfully in the two weeks before show time everyone is starting to pull together their pieces of the show.  Costumes are being assembled, set and lighting designers are sitting in on rehearsals, and each piece is getting checked over to make sure the dance is at its best.  The company couldn’t be more excited to revive Right Here. Right Now. for a new audience and a new space.  In this revival, some revision of the old and addition of some new has made the show the most cohesive and powerful work YDC has created.  Remember October 2^nd and 3^rd are closer than you think, and seats have already begun to sell so its important that everyone interested in seeing this revolutionary and riveting show reserves their tickets as soon as possible by clicking on the convenient Box Office link at the top of the page.  Student tickets only cost $10 so bring your kids, friends, and friends’ kids to see Right Here. Right Now.  We can’t wait to see you all next weekend!

We also shot a lot of video, we have to process it all and will have it up tomorrow. If you like what you see come out and see the show, live is always better, so be there

Performing at PS122 on Thursday, June 5th through Sunday, June 8th, 2008

Come experience a dance-exploration into the art of becoming one’s self as interpreted by seven inspired and inspiring teen artists. The Young Dance Collective hurtles against and through expectations of where they are in the scheme of life. Alert, ardent, open and decisive, this sophisticated company offers a formative investigation that reveals the intelligence and intensity of our youth.

“Don’t think about the past. Don’t think about the future.

Don’t think about what you are going to do the next day. Invest yourself entirely in the here and now.”

—Thich Nhat Hanh

Ticket Information
You can purchase tickets at www.ps122.org or call 212-352-3101

General Admission $20
$15 (students/seniors)
$10 (PS122 members)

Showtimes
Thursday, June 5th 7:30pm
Friday, June 6th 7:30pm (reception to follow)
Saturday, June 7th 4:00pm and 7:30pm
Sunday, June 8th 4:00pm

Location
Performance Space 122
150 First Avenue @ 9th Street

Subway
L train to 1st Avenue
F/V train to 2nd Avenue
N/R to 8th Street 
6 to Astor Place

Bus
M15 at St. Mark’s/9th St.

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We’ve seen some of the past work by the Young Dance Collective, and thought it would be nice to bring them to your attention in case you don’t know about them already. This group of young choreographers and dancers are remarkably advanced for their age, and they defy expectations. We haven’t seen this program yet, but from what we’ve seen of their past work we thought they stood out in ways that would be worth your consideration.

Read the full post on the Misnomer Web site