Emily Speed's bold new company, AVID Dance presents ART that MOVES

`Artistic Ventures in Dance' is honored to be performing at the Newman Center September 6th. The evening will consist of works by American choreographers past and present. The evening will include commissioned works by Quinn Wharton & Ursula Verduzco as well as a brand new score by composer Anne-Marie Keane. To honor the legacy of classical dance, AVID will present Gerald Arpino's Italian Suite staged by Valerie Madonia. Choreographer Daniel Ojeda will stage his acclaimed work Persona with support from the The Alexa Rose Foundation. Additional works by Emily Speed and Jonatan Lujan, as well as an original composition by Asher Komor will also be presented. These works will be accompanied with live music by The Playground Ensemble.

Be sure to join us for an evening of fresh perspective that honors the legacy of classical ballet by continuing to move it forward.