Art Moves Dance Studio * 13 Cottage St. * Norway, ME 04268 Tel: 207.743.5569

HISTORY OF EVENTS


Art Moves Dance Project is a collection of dance programs, rooted in Maine, with a mission to build awareness and appreciation of self-expression and the creative process.  Through study, performance, and collaboration we provide a new environment for dance.  We reach our audiences through many different venues including schools, workshops, festivals, civic events and professional performances.

mission statement written by: art moves dance project advisors and art moves dance company

(History of events)

WILL DANCE FOR OIL
or sing or speak or play guitar
Debi Irons & Special Guests

Friday and Saturday, March 7 & 8, 2008
Art Moves Dance Studio
2 Shows each night 6:30 & 8:30

download invite

Send a check for $13 per person payable to Debi Irons to
13 Cottage Street Norway, Maine 04268 by March 1st.
Please specify Friday or Saturday, 6:30 or 8:30. One hour show.
LET'S HEAT THE PLACE UP WITH WIT & GRIT!

Tickets also at Books'n'Things February 7th.
Doors open 15 minutes before each show.


Art Moves through this Town
Annual Gala, Friday, November 2, 6:30 - 9 pm

Begin at 13 Cottage Street,
travel to Lisanna's Salon and Books'n'Things,
Finish at Cafe Nomad on Main Street

Silent and Live Auction, Dance Performances
View the Invitation!


Life After Cynicism
August 24 and 25

One Longfellow Square
Franco-American Heritage Center

Thank you for a successful premiere; see photos here.


AUGUST 17 & 18, 2007
Portland Dances! 2007 produced by Portland Ballet

See work by Niles Ford, Debi Irons and Joanna Patterson

John Ford Theatre Portland, Maine
An evening of contemporary dance featuring Portland's most exciting emerging choreographers.

Tickets now available at all Bull Moose Music locations.

 

2007

Art Moves Even the Grinch
7 PM, OHCHS, Friday, December 21, 2007
$5 Tickets at Books'n'Things
$7 at the door. Doors open at 6:30 PM.


Art Moves through this Town
Annual Gala, Friday, November 2, 6:30 - 9 pm

Begin at 13 Cottage Street,
travel to Lisanna's Salon and Books'n'Things,
Finish at Cafe Nomad on Main Street

Silent and Live Auction, Dance Performances
View the Invitation!


Life After Cynicism
August 24 and 25

One Longfellow Square
Franco-American Heritage Center

Thank you for a successful premiere; see photos here.


AUGUST 17 & 18, 2007
Portland Dances! 2007 produced by Portland Ballet

See work by Niles Ford, Debi Irons and Joanna Patterson

John Ford Theatre Portland, Maine
An evening of contemporary dance featuring Portland's most exciting emerging choreographers.

Tickets now available at all Bull Moose Music locations.

 

 

Art Moves Summer Dance Festival

July 6th (6pm-8pm) & 7th (10am-12pm)

~weather permitting~

TROUPE & COMPANY

Art Moves Dance Project, Inc.

presents the Teen Art Moves Dance Group in

HISTORY REPEATING

Friday, May 4th 7:30 PM

Oxford Hills Comprehensive High School

Tickets $5 for students

$7 Adults in advance (Books 'n' Things)

$9 Adults at the door

 

 

Art Moves Dance Group

"Dance for Autism"

Windham High School Theater

Friday, April 13, 2007, 7:00pm

Sponsored by Pulse Dance Company,

Studio for the Living Arts DanceCenter, Gray 

Emceed by WGME 13’s Doug Ray

 

 

Over 150 dancers from Maine unite for an evening of Tap, Ballet, Jazz, Lyrical, Hip-Hop, Ballroom and Modern performances to benefit the Autism Society of Maine. 

 

Featured performers with more to come:

Drouin Dance Center, Westbrook, Maine State Ballet, Falmouth, Center Stage Performing Arts, Raymond,  Centre of Movement School of Performing Arts, Gorham,  Cheryl Greeley’s Theatra Dance Studio, So. Portland,   Collective Motion Dance Company, Portland, Stardancers, Scarborough , Northeast Academy of Dance, Windham and So. Paris, Studio for the Living Arts DanceCenter, Gray

 

Tickets: $8 adults -  $5 students , General Seating.

Tickets are available for purchase at the door, or in advance at:

 Studio for the Living Arts DanceCenter, 199 Portland Rd., Gray.

FMI- Contact Susan Cloutier, Director, Studio for the Living Arts at 657-3006. www.studioforthelivingarts.com

The Autism Society of Maine is a non-profit organization. Their toll free line (800-273-5200) provides information, referrals and advocacy services to Maine families who are dealing with Autism. ASM also holds family weekend retreats and a summer camp program.

Niles Ford performing a duet with Debi Irons at the Franco-American Heritage Center in Lewiston Sunday, March 4th at 2:00 P.M.

Dance Company too!

fmi: www.francoamericanheritage.org

2006
Maine Mall
"Festival of Giving"
Sunday November 19, 6:15pm
Food Court Area
Art Moves Dance Company and Art Moves Dance Group

Friday, December 1st

Christmas for Teens

OHCHS

Debi and the Art Moves Dance Group

 

Art Moves Dance Company will join Cool Shades of Blue for Jazz improvisation at this benefit October 13 in Brunswick.

http://www.invisiblemusicrecords.com/Resources/Calendar.html

Debi at the Theatre project in Brunswick ~ October 6, 2006

Click here for details!!

Art Moves Dance Company and Art Moves Dance Group Alumni

participate in Portland Dances on

August 18 & 19, 2006 8:00PM

John Ford Theatre, Portland

Advanced Tickets $15 (Students/Seniors $10)

On Sale now at Bull Moose Music in Portland and at Portland Ballet

Tickets at the door are $18 (Students/Seniors $13)

FMI

www.portlandballet.org

 

Art Moves Dance Company concert with Inanna

Friday evening, July 28, 2006

OHCHS Auditorium

FMI

 

preparation photos

 

Art Moves Dance Project

presents:

The teen Art Moves Dance Group & Friends in

MAY I HELP YOU?

Saturday, May 27, 2006

OHCHS Auditorium

7:00PM

Tickets $5 in advance and $7 at the door

Tickets available at Pick - A - Lily and Books 'n' Things on Main Street in Norway

Available May 15th

 

Members of the Art Moves Dance Company participating in:

DANCE USM

Debi Irons, Emily Carter, guest: Erin Houle

April 27-30, 2006

Russell Hall, USM Gorham Campus

7:30p.m., April 27-29;  5 p.m., Sunday, April 30

$12 general; $5 students; $8 senior citizens/USM employees

Information and reservations: (207) 780-5151

 

“DANCE FOR AUTISM”

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A cast of over 100 dancers from Maine gather together for an evening of performances to raise awareness for autism. 

Tap, Ballet, Jazz, Lyrical, Hip-Hop, Modern

March 25, 2006, 7:00pm, at Windham High School Theater

 Admission $7 – Proceeds benefit the Autism Society of Maine

Sponsored by Pulse Dance Company - Studio for the Living Arts Dancecenter, Gray

Dance performances by:

ArtMoves Teen Dance Group, Norway

Cheryl Greeley’s Theatre Dance Studio, So. Portland

Collective Motion Dance Company, Portland

DanceMaineia Dancers, Damariscotta

Drouin Dance Center, Westbrook

Maine State Ballet, Falmouth

Stardancers, Scarborough

Studio for the Living Arts Dancecenter, Gray

and others…

For more information, please contact Susan Cloutier, Director, Studio for the Living Arts Dancecenter @(207)657-3006

WHAT IS AUTISM?  Autism is a neurological disorder that affects a person’s ability to communicate, interact with others, and develop a range of interests and activities. Autism is a lifelong disability that affects one out of every 166 people.  It is currently the most common developmental disability. 

 THE AUTISM SOCIETY OF MAINE is a non-profit organization whose membership consists of individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), their families, members of the community, and the professionals who work with them.  As a chapter of the Autism Society of America, their mission is to promote lifelong access and opportunity for all individuals on the autism spectrum to become participating members of their communities.  Education, advocacy, support and public awareness form the cornerstones of the Autism Society of Maine’s efforts to carry forth their mission.

 

ART MOVES DANCE COMPANY

Winter Dance Festival

Supported by The Harward Center for Community Partnerships

 

Mar 12th, 2006

2:00 PM

Franco-American Heritage Center

 P.O. Box 1627

46 Cedar Street

Lewiston, Maine 04241-1627

FMI CLICK HERE

 

 

Adult Advance $8.00
At the Door $10.00
Child Advance $5.00
At the Door $7.00

Tickets can be purchased at Hannaford Supermarkets in Lewiston and Auburn and Victor News on Park Street in Lewiston

 

Doors open at 1:30 PM

There will be a 15-minute intermission

ART MOVES SHOWS STUDENTS & PROS

The Art Moves Dance Project brings all of its elements together for a one-time special event on Saturday, January 14th  at OHCHS in the auditorium. 

Tickets for the 7:00 P.M. performance are $10 in advance at Books 'n' Things and Pick-A-Lily and $15 at the door. Family rate (up to 6 people) is $20 in advance or $30 at the door.  Several local schools will have free tickets available.   

The fun Dancas Brasileiras performed to a sold-out gala crowd at its premiere in November has proven to be equally popular among students at Bethel schools.  

The Art Moves Dance Company will dance these modern jazz samba delights, with the lighting of longtime lighting designer Nate Allen.  

Also featured will be students from Waterford and Hartford Schools who are engaged in long-term residencies with Art Moves into the Schools.

The teen troupe and other Art Moves students will round out the program with their soulful dances to music from "O Brother, Where art Thou".  

A favorite soloist returns:  Bruce Tracy, Maine's best B-Boy will join us, as will Sasha Campbell in a trio with her college-mates at Long Island University in Brooklyn, New York.

Longaberger Basket fans will have opportunities to win a basket and support the Art Moves Dance Project. 

For details call 743-5569
 

2005

TONIGHT!!

November 11th

Brunswick's Theater Project is premiering CAFE, a new series of weekend performances by a variety of area artists. The first two CAFES will feature music, dance, poetry and comedy, and a different line-up of performers each night. Shows are Friday, November 11 and Saturday, November 12 at 8:00 pm.

Friday's CAFE features jazz clarinetist Brad Terry, stand-up comic Dave Weinberg, and the Art Moves Dance Company.

To view entire press release click here.

 

THERE HAS BEEN A CHANGE IN SCHEDULE FOR THE SHOW THIS WEEKEND!!!!!

Second Annual Fundraising Gala

Friday, November 4th - RESCHEDULED FOR SATURDAY!!!

Saturday, November 5th - ONLY SHOW!!!

WORLD PREMIERE  Dancas Brasileiras (Third Floor) 7:30 P.M.
Silent Auction item viewing begins at 7:00 (Second Floor)
Post-Performance Party begins at 8:15  (Second Floor)

music, beverage, munchies, live auctions & more
Longaberger Opportunities - TBA (ie; raffle, sale, games, etc...)

 

~EVENT SPONSOR~

NORWAY SAVINGS BANK

We are humbled, honored and excited about the generosity of our sponsors.  It makes all of our programs possible!  For more info, please click here.


Tickets for gala fundraiser for Art Moves Dance Project will be $35 per person and $50 per couple.

 

Previously purchased tickets for the original Saturday show will still be redeemable.  However, if you would also like to attend the party, an additional fee of $20 per person will be charged.

If you had purchased tickets for the GALA on Friday and cannot attend Saturday instead, your tickets will be valid Saturday January 14th  @ OHCHS  7:00 - Art Moves Dance Project:  company, troupe, residency students and special guests!
 

 

 

Tickets will be available at Fare Share Co-op & Pick-A-Lily on Main Street in Norway

Seating is somewhat limited.  If you would like to receive an invitation, please send us an email by clicking here and include your email address and street address.

 

Donations for silent auction items are accepted and VERY MUCH appreciated.  Please contact Debi at 743-5569.

Art Moves Summer Dance Festival

Innana, female African drumming group, with Art Moves Dance Company - Fri July 8, 2005 - 7:30pm OHCHS Auditorium

Saturday, July 9, 2005

Art Moves Dance Studio Classes - sliding price scale...what you can afford ($12 value)

  • Middle Eastern with Josie Conte -9:30AM
  • Hip-Hop with Bruce Tracy -10:30AM
  • Physical Eloquence with Karen Montanaro -11:30AM

Norway Town Office Dance Stage

  • Drumming workshop with Inanna - FREE -9:30AM
  • Showcase featuring professionals and students - FREE - 3:00-5:00PM

Art Moves Dance Company in "Cassandra Project" at the Portland Performing Arts Center (25A Forest Avenue in Portland) - Friday and Saturday June 3rd & 4th, 2005 at 7:30 - Tickets $8 to $14 ­ festival passes $25 ($21 for students and seniors) - Call 766-3386.  The Art Moves Dance Group is performing for the Governor at Norway Savings Bank 5/24/05 at 5:45

TROUPE SHOW: FRIDAY, May 6th OHCHS AUDITORIUM 7:30. TICKETS are $5 in advance @ Pick-A-Lily and Books-n-Things. $7/@the door. Become a scholarship sponsor by placing a program ad for $25!!! See a dancer, visit the studio, or call 743-5569. “La Vie en Rose".

2004

TROUPE SHOW: FRIDAY, May 7th OHCHS AUDITORIUM 7:30. TICKETS are $5 in advance @ Pick-A-Lily and Books-n-Things. $7/@the door. Become a scholarship sponsor by placing a program ad for $25!!! See a dancer, visit the studio, or call 743-5569. “8 Cooks in the Kitchen

Old Port Festival with Ianna 1pm and 4pm Moulton St

COMPANY @ Portland Stage early June 12th. Chosen to be part of the CASSANDRA PROJECT. COME! Call 207-766-3386 for tickets.

STUDIO SHOW: FRIDAY, June 18, OHCHS AUDITORIUM 7:00. Tickets $5/adv @ P-A-L/B-N-T $7/@the door. Scholarship sponsors welcome! 3 full and 10 work/study scholarships awarded last year! 

SUMMER FESTIVAL: FRIDAY, JULY 9, OHCHS AUD 7:30. Tickets $l0/adv @ P-A-L/B-N-T $12/@ the door. Art Moves Dance Company & Guests with INANNA, so popular last summer!!! Join us! 

SATURDAY, JULY 10 @ Art Moves Dance Studio workshops with Maine’s best in the morning. Free - $5 Then, a FREE SHOWCASE of Maine professionals and local students: 3-5PM Town Office Lawn Stage.

SUMMER DANCE 2004 - DIVE INTO DANCE - ADVANCED/PROFESSIONAL JULY 5-9; SPECIAL NEEDS JULY 12-16; and INTERMEDIATE JULY 19-23.

Art Moves Dancers @ May Day Play Day May 1.5, Fox School Day June 4 & Harrison Old Home Days July 14!

Residencies in 2004: Waterford, Norway, Oxford, West Paris, and Auburn. Let’s get dance into all of our public schools! Spread the word about the Art Moves Dance Project. Bring new people to shows. Take a workshop you’ve always wanted to take. Become a contact person for a school residency. Sponsor a scholarship student. Help build the dance stage. YOU CAN DANCE IF YOU WANT TO!!! Shirts at Pick-A-Lily.

 

 

Art Moves Dance Studio * 13 Cottage St. * Norway, ME 04268

Tel: 207.743.5569

 

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