Dogtown is ecstatic to be back to producing LIVE dance performance. Next up in the season is Richmond Dance Festival, a festival that brings together innovative emerging and established artists from both the local community and beyond to share in two weekends of dance. This year, Richmond Dance Festival will also include a selection of dance film works. COVID has expanded the practice of so many dance artists into video and film work, and Dogtown is excited to support the proliferation of this blossoming medium.
Dogtown Dance Theatre is proud to present the 8th annual Richmond Dance Festival, June 11-12 and 18-19, 2021. The festival includes live performances, as well as screenings of dance on film. This year, Richmond Dance Festival will showcase the work of 16 choreographers and 8 film artists. This years’ live performances include modern dance, American Tribal Style belly dance, contact improvisation, African dance and Filipino dance, representing Richmond Dance Festival’s commitment to bringing diverse audiences together to enjoy the art of movement.
Below is a comprehensive list of the participating artists, including which weekend their work will be showcased:
WEEKEND ONE - JUNE 11 & 12, 2021
Friday and Saturday Shows at 7PM
KARAR DANCE COMPANY
Eric Rivera
Joanna Chocklett - Dogwood Dance Project: FILM
Megan Rivero - RADAR Dance
Julianna Raimondo
Moniek van der Kallen: FILM
Malcolm Shute - Human Landscape
Ajna Tribal Belly Dance
Sven Niemeyer: FILM
Luisa Innisfree
Botis Seva & Ben Williams: FILM
Dhol Tuason - Sayaw! Diversity
WEEKEND TWO - JUNE 18 & 19, 2021
Friday and Saturday Shows at 7PM
Leah Glenn Dance Theatre
Danielle Ward - Trybe Dance Collective
Susannah Haight: FILM
Audrey Ipapo Baran - Baran Dance
Sarada Jammi - Sri Sai Dance Academy
Cameron Kostopoulos: FILM
Jenna Beardsley
Aina Lanas: FILM
Kevin LaMarr Jones - CLAVES UNIDOS
Sara Hook
Charli Brissey: FILM
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Dogtown cannot wait to see everyone in the theater. Tickets are now on sale; grab yours before they are gone!
Richmond Dance Festival will additionally be available via Dogtown STREAM, our virtual streaming platform hosted via Vimeo. Purchase season subscriptions to Dogtown STREAM here.
The blog will be spotlighting the participating artists in the weeks leading up to the festival. Check back for some interviews and in-depth information about each artist's work!