Patchwork News
Activities are underway for the 2009-2010 Patchwork Dance Company season. The first performance
selection will be Michiana's own tradition, the original story in dance, "Christopher' s Christmas". The
program, now in its 27th season, this family favorite delights audiences of all ages with lively dancing, colorful costumes
and a story to warm the coldest heart.
Special events to support the
many community programs of PDC are also scheduled.
•
September 12 - Car Wash @ 3466 Douglas Rd.
• October 10 - Trivia
Night @ Knights of Columbus, 61533 Ironwood, South Bend. Doors open at 6:00, Trivia begins at 7:00 p.m.
• November 22 - Book Fair and "Christopher's Christmas preview at Barnes
& Nobles Bookstore.
• December (date TBA) Sleep-over - a night
of giggles, games and fun for students, a "date night" for parents
• February 27, 2010, Annual Dinner Auction at Knollwood Country Club. Don't miss this exciting event.
Recent Events:
The
choreography of Jeremy Plummer is the newest addition to the PDC repertoire. New work was set on the dancers during a residency
in September of 2008. The residency and choreographic session also presented an opportunity for apprentices to work with a
nationally recognized choreographer in a one to one situation for the first time.
Mr. Plummer danced and choreographed
with the River North Dance Company in Chicago prior to launching his company C5 with its motto, “Create with no limits”.
He choreographs for several cruise lines, including Royal Caribbean and is in demand as a choreographer with many dance companies,
colleges and national dance organizations.
Additional new works that were presented at the March 14 & 15,
2009 shows are from PDC resident choreographers Haylee McFarland, Jaci Mullins, Jenn Wolfe and artistic director Debbie Werbrouck.
The styles range in contemporary form and included some selections of ethnic flavoring. Ms. McFarland, who worked with Mr.
Plummer on Royal Caribbean Cruise Lines, was a featured dancer in his choreography.
