So you think you can dance?
Celebrate the art of movement with Dance Legends, a dazzling tribute to the dancers and choreographers who expressed the complexity of the human experience in a way that words and music could not.
Dance Legends runs for four weeks only, June 7 through July 2 at the Drayton Festival Theatre.
Conceived, written, and directed by Alex Mustakas, the show, which follows in the vein of Mustakas’ other musicals, Twist and Shout: The British Invasion, Legends, and Country Legends, has music, comedy, and plenty of emotion.
“Dancing has been influenced by a great many people throughout history who have brought their own sense of style and grace to the stage,” said Alex Mustakas. “With the incredible popularity of dance-themed television shows, the time is ripe to pay homage to those artists who continue to influence new generations of dance enthusiasts.”
The show salutes the spirit of Fred Astaire, Ginger Rogers, and Gene Kelly, the toe-tapping talent of Sammy Davis Jr., the athleticism of Rudolf Nureyev, elegance of Cyd Charisse, and the stylized visions of Bob Fosse, Alvin Ailey, Agnes De Mille, and Jerome Robbins.
“Choreographed dancing has been a mainstay in theatrical productions since its inception and we are thrilled to pay tribute to those who have had the greatest influence on dancing” said Mustakas. “We honour the most prominent names from the world of dance and shine the spotlight on lesser known individuals whose influence far surpasses their fame.”
Call the box office for eight shows a week.
Tickets may be purchased at 519-638-5555 or toll free at 1-855-drayton (372-9866). For more about the 2011 season visit www.draytonfestivaltheatre.com.
