Full Radius Dance

Full Radius Dance
General information
Name Full Radius Dance
Previous names Dance Force
Year founded 1998
Founding Artistic Director Douglas Scott
Principal venue 7Stages Theatre
1105 Euclid Ave NE
Atlanta, GA 30307
Website fullradiusdance.org
Other
Formation Formed out of the merger between Dance Force and E=Motion dance companies

Full Radius Dance is a professional modern dance company in the field of physically integrated dance based in Atlanta. The company features dancers with and without physical disabilities.

Founding

In 1990, founder Douglas Scott established Dance Force, a traditional modern dance company. He began teaching classes for people with disabilities in 1993 through a partnership with VSA Arts of Georgia, and in 1995 formed a sister company for dancers with disabilities called E=Motion. The companies formally merged to create Full Radius Dance in 1998. Douglas Scott continues to serve as Artistic and Executive Director.

Work

Full Radius Dance has created more than 50 repertory works. The company produces two concerts in Atlanta each year, including the Modern Atlanta Dance Festival, performs in festivals, tours, and presents site-specific and community works. Critically acclaimed works choreographed by Artistic Director Douglas Scott include "Passione", "Crawl/Climb", "Touch",[1] "Bar Songs",[2] "It is four years ago and it is yesterday",[3] and "SNAPSHOT".

Education

Full Radius Dance offers educational programs, masterclasses, and workshops for all ages. The company also offers professional training in physically integrated dance through apprenticeships,[4] residencies, and a summer intensive.[5]

Current Configuration

The current touring company consists of five professional dancers;

Lindy Dannelly - Joined in 2010[6]

Shawn Evangelista - Joined in 2011[7]

Laurel Lawson - Joined in 2004[8]

Sara McKenna - Joined in 2013[9]

Rebekah Pleasant - Joined in 2015[10]

The Modern Atlanta Dance Festival

Full Radius Dance is the host company of the Modern Atlanta Dance (MAD) Festival. A juried festival, MAD was created in 1995 to present and celebrate the best of Georgia's diverse modern and contemporary dance scene. The MAD Festival is currently presented as two nights of performances. Also under the umbrella of the festival are events such as the 24-hour dance festival and the Pioneer of Atlanta Dance award.

The 24-hour dance festival is a project in which choreographers and dancers are locked in studios for 24 hours to create work. At the end of the 24-hour period, all of these works are presented and then the top two pieces perform their newly created works to open the core show.[11]

The Pioneer of Atlanta Dance award commemorates an individual who has contributed to the regional dance community. Choreographer and modern dance pioneer Ruth Mitchell, former dancer for Jose Limon and Ruth Page and director of Ruth Mitchell Dance Company, was the inaugural recipient in 2015.[12]

Over the past two decades, Full Radius Dance has presented more than 65 companies and independent choreographers, and paid over $30,000 in honorariums to MAD participants. Entering its 21st year, the upcoming festival will be held June 3 and 4, 2016 in the Balzer Theatre at Herren's in downtown Atlanta.[13]

References

  1. ↑ Thomas, Chelsea (2013-01-20). "Full Radius Dance premieres three contemporary works". Dance Informa.
  2. ↑ Yewell Volin, Emily (2011-01-23). "Full Radius Dance in Concert". Dance Informa.
  3. ↑ Bond Perry, Cynthia (2014-01-28). "Review: Full Radius completes a patchwork quilt of inventive, and thoughtful, modern dance". ArtsATL.
  4. ↑ "Apprenticeships". 30 March 2015. Retrieved 30 March 2015.
  5. ↑ "Summer Intensive". 30 March 2015. Retrieved 30 March 2015.
  6. ↑ "Lindy Dannelly Bio". fullradiusdance.org. 2015. Retrieved 2015-11-20.
  7. ↑ "Shawn Evangelista Bio". fullradiusdance.org. 2015. Retrieved 2015-11-20.
  8. ↑ "Laurel Lawson Bio". fullradiusdance.org. 2015. Retrieved 2015-11-20.
  9. ↑ "Sarah McKenna Bio". fullradiusdance.org. 2015. Retrieved 2015-11-20.
  10. ↑ "Rebekah Pleasant Bio". fullradiusdance.org. 2015. Retrieved 2015-11-20.
  11. ↑ "The MAD Festival". fullradiusdance.org. 2015. Retrieved 2015-11-20.
  12. ↑ Shaw, Rachael (2015-05-20). "Preview: As it reaches its 21st year, Modern Atlanta Dance Festival offers a weekend of firsts". ArtsATL. Retrieved 2015-11-20.
  13. ↑ "The MAD Festival". 30 March 2015. Retrieved 30 March 2015.

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