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THANK YOU FOR YOUR GENEROUS SUPPORT!!! Your tax deductible contribution will help Gin Dance Company continue to provide the community with moving, inspiring works. … [Read More...]
So Why ‘Gin’?
That's in almost everyone's mind... No, it's not the drink... The founder and artistic director Shu-Chen's real translation for her name is Shu-Gin... In … [Read More...]
Watch Us
Gin Dance Company - 'Dear Mr. Cooper' excerpts, Performed at the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts, Millennium Stage, Washington, DC Gin Dance Company - … [Read More...]
2013 Remembrance Cabaret in Honor of Reema Samaha
GDC is pleased to have been invited to perform at The Angel Fund’s 2013 Remembrance Cabaret in honor of Reema Samaha at 7pm at Westfield High School on June 15. Reema was killed in the Virginia Tech shooting in 2007. The event will help raise funds for The Angel Fund which is helping the community [...]
Every Second Onstage is a Gift
“Enjoy every moment. Every second onstage is a gift, and though that moment in time will pass, you can choose to remember the incredible way it made you feel, and no one can ever take that away.” Courtney Elizabeth – Soloist at San Francisco Ballet
Thank You Lindsay!
Photography by GDC’s very own dancer Lindsay Benson Garrett! … and check out her website to see more of her amazing pictures and graphic design works. http://lindsaybensongarrett.com/83786/blog
So Touched by Jim…
We’re so touched by the letter we received from someone who attended our performance on Saturday evening…”I was able to see the Spring Concert this past Saturday night. “The Core,” was absolutely the highlight. What a brilliant, gripping piece! Candy described it best: “mesmerizing.” I came away still thinking about the fluidity and energy of [...]
Thank You, My Dear Friend!
‘Notes on Spring’, what a fun, sweet, elegant, and delightful dance choreographed by a very closed friend of mine, Constance Walsh. I was so fortunate to work with her and a group of young and talented dancers from BalletNova. It was the closing for BalletNova’s ‘Swan Lake Act II & Other works’ production last weekend. [...]
GDC Guest Performed at BalletNova’s ‘Swan Lake Act II & Other Works’
This past weekend Gin Dance Company had the privilege of performing at BalletNova’s ‘Swan Lake Act II & Other Works’ production at Thomas Jefferson Theater. Every night, right before the show we followed BalletNova’s tradition gathering together in the Green Room. We all held hands together and Kathy Fredgren gave us a moving speech to inspire [...]
Getting Up and Moving Forward
“Getting knocked down in life is a given. Getting up and moving forward is a Choice” Zig Ziglar Photo by Ruth Judson
Tech Week!
GDC dancers have been working hard teching and rehearsing every night this week for our performance this weekend. We are thrilled to be invited to perform in BalletNova’s Spring Concert at the Thomas Jefferson Theater on May 3, 4, and 5. This fantastic program featuring Nancie Woods’ ‘Swan Lake Act II, Constance Walsh’s ‘Notes on [...]
Believe
“Forget all the reason why it won’t work and believe the ONE reason why it will” Zig Ziglar Photo by Ruth Judson
‘Simply Bach’ – 4th Movement
Simply Bach – 4th Movement, a very playful solo dance was choreographed and performed by Shu-Chen Cuff. It is now on Youtube and Vimeo!! Check it out! http://youtu.be/5zvqFXDSVB4 https://vimeo.com/64282216
Quote for the Day!
“The HAPPIEST people don’t have the best of everything, they just make the BEST of everything.” Zig Ziglar
GDC is Seeking Male and Female Dancers!!
Gin Dance Company is seeking Male Dancers!! They must have ballet and modern dance technique and partnering experience. Rehearsal: 7:30 – 10:00pm, Mon., Tue., & Thu. Interested please contact Shu-Chen at shuchen@gindance.com
GDC’s Great Performance at the Kennedy Center
How was our day on March 27, 2013? Before the Kennedy Center even opened, Gin Dance Company was gathering at the door ready to take on the day. We started with company warm-up class at 10:00am… We then went into tech and dress rehearsal. In between the busy schedule, we managed to have a [...]
Happy St. Patrick’s Day!
May your pockets be heavy and your heart be light, May good luck pursue you each morning and night. Happy St. Patrick’s Day, Everyone!!
A Very Special Day – March 27, 2013!
March 27, what a special day!! GDC not only gets to perform at the Kennedy Center Millennium Stage and we all get to celebrate GDC dancer Lindsay Benson Garrett’s ??? Birthday!!! Come join us!! For more information: http://gindance.org/GinDance/events/
Deja vu
Ever got so lost, you ended up right back where you started. ‘Deja vu’ choreographed by Shu-Chen Cuff will be performing at the Kennedy Center Millennium Stage at 6pm on March 27. Please join us!! This fun dance excerpt is now on Youtube! Check it out!! http://youtu.be/SZnmj3Rz93c Dancers Lindsay Benson Garrett, Rachael Cuff Hofford, andKaitlin Madzelan Photo by Ruth Judson
Aim for the Moon
“Aim for the Moon. If you miss, you may hit a star” W. Clement Stone It will be full moon tonight!! Look out the window tonight and set your goal. Photo by Ruth Judson
Best Director!!
Big congrats to Taiwan native Director Ang Lee for winning Oscar‘s Best Director for the Movie ‘Life of Pi’!! What an amazing success! Here is the video clip: http://youtu.be/_Swfn0yGeaU
100 % Agree!!
“A lot of people insisted on a wall between modern dance and ballet. I’m beginning to think that walls are very unhealthy things” T. Tharp
‘The Core’ is on Youtube!!
Check out ‘The Core’ – Excerpts on Youtube! http://youtu.be/C_BmQhg5F7I We’ll be performing this beautiful dance at 6 pm on March 27 at the Kennedy Center Millennium Stage. Come join us!!
Valentine’s Day Cupcakes!!
Big thank you to our Executive Director Gary Cuff for the Valentine’s cupcakes… They are so beautiful and super delicious. They even decorated with a ring on each one of them. So special!!!
