UNIVERSITY OF NEVADA, LAS VEGAS
LOUIS KAVOURAS, Chair
DEPARTMENT OF DANCE
25 August 2008
To Whom It May Concern:
It is with great pleasure that I write on behalf of Karola Luttringhaus.
Karola was an artist-in-residence at UNLV in Spring 2007 for a three-week residency.
She is an outstanding teacher, gifted in many unique areas of dance. During her residency
at UNLV she taught all levels of modern dance technique. Her teaching in all classes brought
in-depth knowledge and appreciation of dance to the UNLV student population as well as promoting
better student technique. Unique to her background is a strong ability to teach contemporary
dance partnering and weight sharing. She also has the ability to teach and choreograph dance
that is suspended from cables and rigging.
Karola Luttringhaus is an artist. It is clear that she has developed a body of choreographed works
that spring from a unique vision and a unique kinetic intelligence. At UNLV in three weeks she created a
twenty-minute excerpt for her new work Inertia. With Inertia, Karola Luttringhaus was able to create a project
for students that allowed the sensitive and complex topic of the Holocaust to be tackled in a sensitive,
aesthetic, dynamic, and poignant way. Simply put, the project was brilliantly conceived and brilliantly
executed. It was a moment that becomes a paramount experience in a dancers development.
Additionally, Karola conducted lectures on her choreography and dance company for our Dance Seminar Class.
This class has 90 dance majors. Karola’s knowledge and insights of dance as well as current trends and developments
not only fascinated the students, but also provided useful contextual knowledge for their curricular course of study.
In addition to the knowledge Karola is able to impart to students in classes, she is also able to provide
important information to students based on her own performance abilities and significant professional career.
She is a highly talented dance artist and performer, a good example of the type of performer and artist we
educators strive to train.
At UNLV we have developed and foster an international Artist-in-Residence program. Karola Luttringhaus embodies
exactly the proportion of knowledge, talent, ingenuity, discipline, and caliber of artist we strive to bring to
our institution. It is a joy to provide her with this recommendation. I urge you to strongly consider her for
your program.
Sincerely,
Louis Kavouras.
TEMPLE EMANUEL
WINSTON-SALEM, NC
Rabbi Josh Brown
December 2009
Dear Karola,
I want to thank you for bringing such a meaningful and impactful performance to Winston-Salem.
The performance of Inertia that our students viewed was powerful. The emotions of the performers
were so pure that as I looked across the aisle at our students, it was obvious that these emotions
had transferred to everyone in the room. As we debriefed the performance with our students they were
particularly taken by a number of images in the show. Certainly, the rape scene is one that cannot be
forgotten. But the students also held onto the images of love that is torn by the events in history
in which it finds itself. They mentioned the humiliation of what was once very proud men and women
being stripped to nothing. They noticed the children and the ability of the adults to try to care for
them in the midst of great fear. Overall, the performance was one that they will never forget. Many of
them had never seen interpretive dance before and were puzzled by the interpretive element. I am excited
to hear from them in the months and even years to come as they continue to interpret the powerful
emotions that were portrayed in dance and acting in Inertia. I know that this performance will continue
to teach them about the power of the holocaust at a time when so few are left to remind us exactly how
troubling this time in our history was.
Thank you for bringing such an incredible performance to our community. Your art is a reminder of how
resilient our world is and left me feeling hopeful for how future generations will remember the
Holocaust.
B’shalom,
Rabbi Josh Brown
SALEM COLLEGE
COORDINATOR OF CULTURAL EVENTS
LAURA DOSSINGER-SLAWTER
December 2009
Dear Karola,
Once again, thank you so much to you and the Alban Elved Dance Company for the marvelous perfromance of "Inertia - Remembering the Holocaust".
It was such a moving performance and we were so honored to have you on our campus for the two-week residency.
I have had wonderful feedback from both our staff and students. Everyone learned so much from the performances.
A few students even attended every one of the four performances! I was so pleased to see how many people from the
Winston-Salem community attended. We are always looking for events that will appeal to both our campus and the community, and "Inertia" certainly did.
It was so wonderful
that you used actors from our community for the perfromances - I think it introduced an audience to our campus who would have never come here otherwise.
Your cast was so remarkably talented and the music and the choreography was so powerful. This is certainly a tremendous show and I wish you much luck in the future. I
hope that you are able to bring it to more communities and campuses.
I certainly would encourage any campus who is thinking about bringing the perfromance to do it.
Ourstudents, faculty, and staff all benefited greatly from having you here on campus.
Pleasekeep me posted about the company's plans and let me know if there is anything I can doto help you.
All my best,
Laura Slawter.
UNIVERSITY OF NORTH CAROLINA WILMINGTON
Fehreshteh Rostampour
Asst. Professor of Scenic & Lighting Design
2008
To whom it may concern,
I am writing in strong support of Ms. Karola Luttringhaus and her ingenious creation of INERTIA.
I had heard a great deal from colleagues about Ms. Luttringhaus - her talent and distictive style
as an artist and choreographer - before I met and worked with her. When I learned that she was invited to choreograph
by the Department of Theatre at the University of North Carolina, Wilmington, where I now teach, I volunteered to design lights for her dance entitled "Cuentos".
The experience of working with Ms. Luttringhaus was outstanding and invigorating for she is a brilliant artist
and a fantastic collaborator. over the past sixteen years of my career as a lighting designer, I have worked with many well known artists around the world. Ms. Luttringhaus stands out as one of the best artists/choreographers I have
had s pleasure of working with.
Ms Luttringhaus' art is unique and highly original. She has an immense understanding about lights and believes it is an integral component of her creation. She fully understands how lights affect her dancers physically and her audiences psychologically.
She inspires her dancers to stretch the boundaries of their imaginations, and developthe artistry she demands.
I watched her teach her dancers to acknowledge light as another character, or even as the main character in the piece. I was most impressed by the speed with shich she foudn solutions to problems and
evolved her process in response to lighting ideas I introduced.
She continuously enhanced her artistic vision byincorporating new ideas ina truly collaborative spirit. We worked extremely well together by bouncing ideas back and forth
throughout the tech rehearsals and I believe the end result was dazzling.
On May 3rd 2008, a week later, after our collaboration on "Cuentos", I went to see Ms. Luttringhaus's INERTIA at the Kenan Auditorium at UNCW. I think that INERTIA was a masterpiece and one of the most stunning eprformances I have ever seen.
INERTIA was a retelling of the Holocaust through Ms Luttringhaus's eyes. it was both visually stunning and emotionally disturbing. This gorgeous piece of art began with a mind-blowing image of candes - the only
source of light - being brought in by the dancers, creating a picture of a silent memorial for the victims of the Holocast.
I was deeply moved throughout the perfromance by a woman with a disapproving sign around her neck that identified her as a whore. The piece evoced the work camps, the gas chambers and other horrors
through heartbreaking imagery. I must admit that I was frozen in my seat the entire time. She truly captured in an incredible dramatic form the terror, hatred, hope and pain suffered by Holocaust victims.
I am amazed by the degree of respect Ms Luttringhaus has for perfromance spaces, no matter how poorly these spaces are designed. She manages to work under the most
challenging conditions and still comes up with striking, simple, and truly elegant work. Kenan stage is a charming performance space, but, architecturally it imposes
challenges for designers and choreographers because of its limited flyspace, shallow stage depth, and masking positions.
As I wateched INERTIA in fascination I realized how Ms. Luttringhaus masterfully manipulated these architectural flaws to make it work for her choreography.
Ms Luttringhaus looked at every existing element not as an obstacle but an opportunity. She saw possibilities in every architectural element that others would normally avoid.
Instead, she created beautiful, eye-catching compositions in her design.
As an artist and a scholar I strongly hope that INERTIA can be seen by everyone. INERTIA is more than a sophisticated and striking dance piece; it speaks
to us all, regardless of our gender, nationality or religion. I hope with your generous gift Ms. Luttringhaus will be able to show her INERTIA all over the world.
Fereshteh Rostampour
CAMERON ART MUSEUM
Wilmington, NC
Deborah Velders (director)
October 2009
Karola Luttringhaus and the ALBAN ELVED DANCE COMPANY are this museum's first resident dance company.
Their work of the past year has contributed fresh energy and creative vision to the museum's creative programs. Karola Luttringhaus
possesses exceptional range in her embrace of visual, choreographic and theatrical acumen - each receiving the full power of her creative focus
as the company's creative director. As its executive director, she engages equally talented dancers, artists and technicians in a collective quest to communicate the beauty, humor
and ttragedy of human existence.
We are grateful to have the ALBAN ELVED DANCE COMPANY in our museum, and in our state.
Deborah Velders
Director
UNIVERSITY OF NORTH CAROLINA, WILMINGTON, NC
Nancy Podrasky Carson
Dance Faculty/Theatre Department
2009
To Whom It May Concern:
I have ahd the pleasure of working with Karola Luttringhaus and ALBAN ELVED DANCE COMPANY on projects from master classes
to performances and festivals held at a variety of venues throughout Wilmington and at the University of North Carolina Wilmington.
In April of last year, karola was invited to choreograph a piece for "An Evening Of Dance", out student dance concert at UNCW. Her work, as always, was beautiful and inspiring and she
was able to extract an amazing quality of movement from the students with whom she chose to work. Each of her dancers told
me that they felt honored to work with her, loved the experience, and would love to dance for her again. As Director, I would
absolutely invite karola to choreograph on the students again and look forward to that possibility in the future.
Her work is fearless, adventurous, and thought-provoking.
Karola's classes are always challenging and inventive. She brings a quiet self confidence to the class and allows each student to approach her movement with an open body and mind, regardless of their level of training.
She is an inspirational choreographer and teacher and I would highly recommend her for master classes and performances alike.
Sincerely,
Nancy Podrasky-Carson
DUKE UNIVERSITY INSTITUTE OF THE ARTS
DURHAM, NC
Kathy Silbiger
program director
written in 2002
I am extremely pleased to write in support of alban elved dance company...FREE SPACE was performed at Duke Unievrsity in February, 2002, for three very successful peformances...
This group of artists is thouroughly committed to artistic and technological exploration, grounded in outstanding technique and a highly devoted, multidisciplinary approach to their work. If pluck, persistance, seriousness, hard work, and talent count these days, then alban elved deserves to be supported in their work.
The FREE SPACE project involved collaboration between the alban elved dancers/choraographer and a team of technical and engineering staff and graduate students. Throughout the lengthy process of
developing the work, Karola Luttringhaus and the other company members were never less than professional, focused, and positive, even in the face of the inevitable dalays and lapses involved in experimental, untried technologies.
They managed to turn an experiment into a real work of art. Several audience members commented to me that this was the first"modern dance" that they had ever liked and felt they "understood".
It would be wonderful for FREE SPACE to have an extended life- the hard work will undoubtedly change and develop even further, and I for one look forward to seeing how alban elved will adapt it.
DUKE UNIVERSITY INSTITUTE OF THE ARTS
DURHAM, NC
Kathy Silbiger
program director
written in 2001
I saw alban elved dance company's performance at SECCA
last summer, after having heard intriguing things about
the company for a couple of years. I was immediately
struck by the boldness and truly original movement, and by
the spirit of adventure--with rigor and attention to
details--that pervaded the work. When an opportunity came along to try something risky in collaboration with a new photonics institute on our campus, I immediately thought of Karola--I new she would take to this challenge with enthusiasm, and she has! We don't know what will come of it yet (the performances are still two months in the future), but already she has proved to be an
outstanding collaborator.
Just recently I saw another of her new works--"MiDi--in
performance. It was a compelling evening-length work:
visually stunning, choreographically original, and
convincingly danced.
The technology didn't get in the way of the 'human element,'
which happens in so many of these kinds of works, but became
another character, interacting with the dancers.
Through it all, there is a strong artistic
vision--Karola's--that brings out the best in her
collaborators and communicates clearly and persuasively
to the audience.
I recently recommended the alban elved dance company for
a showcase performance at a national conference, where
they followed an evening of overwrought, muddled
work. When--at the end of a long night--Karola and Andrea
finally took the stage, it was as if a bolt of energy
surged through the house, and the tired, somewhat jaded
audience knew they were seeing excellent work, and
responded enthusiastically!
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Secrest Artist Series, Wake Forest University
Winston-Salem, NC
Lillian B. Shelton
director
written in 2004
alban elved's performance on the
24th (of October of "lena's Bath"), is, at the moment, my all time favorite!
The works were solid, muscularly graceful, and wonderfully executed.
The scaffolding and the net and the "bath" were imaginative and
intriguing.....the company continues to surprise and delight and yourwork
continues in strength....well done!!!
Lillian B. Shelton
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SOUTHEASTERN CENTER FOR CONTEMPORARY ART
Winston-Salem, NC
Terri Dowell-Dennis
curator of education
written in 2001
SECCA was pleased to host the alban elved dance company
April-June, 2001, as they created , rehearsed and performed
a remarkable series of aerial vignettes called Animate.
Luttringhaus choreographed this work, comprising seven
elements performed by eight dancers. Joe Morgan created
original electronic sound works to accompany the choreography.
Luttringhaus designed Animate as a site-specific piece,
using climbing ropes and props to allow dancers to access
the upper reaches of the space. While the dancers moved in
proscribed areas in synchronized movements that made them
appear to walk on walls or swim through open spaces, the
audience was entirely mobile, moving from one viewing station
to another. Morgans' soundscapes created an otherworldly
quality that nicely complemented the dancer's movements.
The audience was overwhelmingly enthusiastic about the
experience, which unfolded as a kind of adventure.
SECCA's cavernous architectural spaces seemed to morph into
underwater subterranean spaces, and for many frequent patrons
it was like discovering SECCA for the very first time.
Alban elved's "Animate" was a rich experience for all involved.
We at SECCA believe this company is an enormous asset to the
arts scene in Winston-Salem and anticipate watching their
work continue to develop.
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UNIVERSITY OF WYOMING at Laramie
Laramie, WY
Margaret Stalder
academic professional
festival co-director 'Snowy Range Dance Festival'
festival co-director 'Vedauwoo Aerial Festival'
written in 2003
The University of Wyoming was pleased to host alban elved for the opening concert of the Snowy
Range Summer Dance Festival and ‘ex camera lucent: Vertical Dance at Vedauwoo’.
Working and performing at 7200 feet above sea level, Luttringhaus and Lieske impressed
audiences with their athleticism and artistry in two new pieces
choreographed specifically for this venue. ‘At Arms Length’ was a riveting work which
displayed not only the strength but also the musical and artistic sensitivity of these two
performers.
The impact of this work was most strongly felt by the young dancers in the audience who were
attending the Snowy Range Summer Dance Festival. Many of them had never seen much modern
dance performance, and for them to comment over and over how much they liked seeing the
partnering work (which Lieske and Luttringhaus had introduced to them in a guest class)
indicates how engaged they were.
“counterpoint” was performed outside at a local climbing area on the rocks at Vedauwoo.
From the first day, these two artists immediately commanded the space and easily adapted
their choreography to this new environment.
Their piece captivated the audiences in attendance and inspired the other performers.
The interaction alban elved had with the students and the other artists attending the
festival was extremely professional and personal at the same time.
Karola and Andrea are phenomenal performers and delightful artists to have in residence.
We will be working hard to bring them back next summer(2004).
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UNIVERSITY OF Southern Mississippi
Hattiesburg, MS
Stacy Reischman
director of dance
written in 2004
I am writing this letter in recommendation of Karola Luttringhaus and the Alban Elved dance company. In February, 2004, Ms. Luttringhaus was in residence at the University of Southern Mississippi where I direct the dance program. Her residency included master classes in modern dance technique, rope and harness work, seminars to our dance majors, a video presentation of her work, and a concert.
Simply put, Ms. Luttringhaus was magnificent. Her classes were thoughtful and thorough, and she has a natural knack for pinpointing the needs and skills of unfamiliar young dancers. Her movement style is organic, yet technical and full of risk-taking. In presenting her rope and harness work, Ms. Luttringhaus was knowledgeable and clear - it is obvious that she leads the field. This is, in fact, one reason I pursued a residency for her at the University of Southern Mississippi. As a teacher I would gladly hire her again. I am sure my students would agree.
Karola is most notable as a professional performer and choreographer. She serves as an inspiration for students who intend to blaze their own paths in the field of dance. She was forthcoming in dicussing with students the demands of today's working artists, yet she was gentle in addressing the numerous challenges therein. Her presence in our program was a valuable opportunity for maturing artists to interact with an established one.
Karola's performance was inspiring. Her aesthetic is broad and her voice is deeply explored. Again, she is an ideal role model for student artists. In fact, I have already seen her influence in the work of the University of SOuthern Mississippi students. In her performance at the University of Southern Mississppi, Karola went well beyond what I expected, given our technical capabilities, the volunteer nature of the production crew, and the short time frame. When she was onstage, though, she was captivating.
And of equal note is Karola as a person. She is absolutely delightful, generous and personable. She is flexible ( a rare trait among artists) and professional. She pulled the best out of my students, and I saw them going the extra mile in working with her. She is easy to communicate with and always positive.
As a teacher, choreographer, performer, and person, Karola Luttirnghaus is top notch. Her confidence and vision are inspiring to all who interact with her. If I could, I would solely sponsor her company, and hire her as an addition to my faculty of dance educators at the Univesrity of Southern Mississippi.
If you are considering her for a residency or for a grant, she is a sure bet. Please do not hesitate to contact me by phone (contact alban elved) or via e-mail if you have any questions.
Sincerely,
Stacy Reischman
Director of
Dance
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OUT NORTH CONTEMPORARY ART HOUSE
Anchorage, AK
Gene Dugan
co-director
written in 2003
I am writing to recommend the talents of alban elved dance company.
AEDC recently completed a two-week National Performance Network
residency at Out North Contemporary Art House.The company gave three
public performances of "MiDi" in Out North's black box space.
Outreach activities included post-showdiscussions, and sessions at the University of Alaska Anchorage for Dance Appreciation
and Dance Composition classes.
Additionally, they worked with 20 teens from Out North's lower-income
neighborhood in creation and public performance of an original
dance piece involving all the workshop participants. This week-long
daytime workshop was held during Spring Break week and included teens
with little to no dance experience as well as some with years of
training. The members of AEDC were able to work with a wide range of
abilities in inspiring the students to think about dance in new and unconventional ways.
This was an eye-opener for the workshop participants, as well as their families and friends who attended the performance and enthusiastically
asked for an encore!
Following this residency two of the members of AEDC traveled to the
small town of Homer for "satellite" residency activities with
Bunnell Street Gallery and local students.
I must add that our space in Anchorage, with concrete floor, is not
really suitable for dance, but AEDC was willing and able to work
with an obstacle that would have been an impossible barrier for other companies.
Out North is pleased to have offered Alaskans the unique
multidisciplinary performances and residency activities
of alban elved dance company.
Sincerely, Gene Dugan.
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PROJECT SPACE 211
Winston-Salem, NC
Mark Linga
president
written in 2002
The alban elved dance company premiered “Lux Eterna” at Project Space 211 as part of last fall’s Arts Ignite Festival.
The performance space at Project Space 211 served as an intimate setting for a highly powerful and thought provoking duo performance.
“Lux Eterna” illuminated through movement and video projection – the paradoxes of language, dream states and the dissolution/transcendence of self through madness. Sound and video images greatly complemented the dancers disciplined economy of movement.
The dancers performed in a tight proscenium – on a hard wood floor with the audience seated on three sides. Principal choreographer Karola Luttringhaus and dancer Andrea Lieske made the physical tightness of the space become part of the performance – at times ascending the support beams toward the ceiling at other times descending down close to the floor – into the receding darkness.
What was most striking about the performance was the degree of intimacy between audience and dancers.
This contributed greatly to the audience’s experience.
The performance was sold out.
Project Space 211 was very pleased and proud to present this new work by the alban elved dance company. PS 211 greatly supports the dance company’s commitment to expanding the vocabulary of contemporary dance by incorporating visual imagery and new technology in profoundly powerful ways. We look forward to future collaborations with the alban elved dance company.
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Arts Council of Winston-Salem and Forsyth County
Winston-Salem, NC
Robert Chumbley
head of the arts council
written in 2003
It is with pleasure that I write this letter in support for the alban elved dance company. I consider this dance company not only to be an enormous asset to our community, but also an emerging tour de force in the world of contemporary dance.
The Arts are important in all aspects of our lives. Since alban elved is the only world-class interdisciplinary contemporary dance company of this level in Winston-Salem, so I feel extremely fortunate that we have such an asset in our community. Alban elved has contributed in a consistent and dedicated way to the lively art scene and expanding clientele we now enjoy in Winston-Salem. In addition to excelling in the performing arts they are active in arts education.
The arts council is proud to have been able to help incubate alban elved in this community. The company received a Winston-Salem Arts Council grant for an ‘arts in education’ project with local high and middle schools as well as for the design and construction of the movement to midi converter, their first interdisciplinary project making use of computer and laser technology. This innovative company is extraordinary in several ways, as they embrace emerging technologies in order to enrich the palette used by performing artists. Their collaboration with scientists and engineers, their dedication to bringing people together to share the performing arts makes alban elved extraordinary.
alban elved’s work is expansive and life affirming, unusual, fresh and groundbreaking.
It is noteworthy that alban elved dance company has created so many works for this community with very little in the way of fiduciary support. Their discipline has lead to an effective and refined process that makes the most of human and monetary resources.
I have had the opportunity to bring alban elved into our theatres as part of last year’s ArtsIgnite festival. They performed pro bono for the opening event of ArtsIgnite, where they shared the stage with Mayor Allen Joines. Both productions that alban elved presented for ArtsIgnite received exemplary reviews and greatly contributed to the festivals success.
Since 1999 alban elved has performed extensively in this community, offering 2 new major productions a year and several smaller venues. This group is thoroughly committed to artistic and technological exploration, grounded in outstanding technique and a highly developed multidisciplinary approach to their work. It is because of their persistence, seriousness, hard work, dedication and real talent and positive impact on our community, that they deserve to be supported in their work.
Since 1999 the company has grown steadily, artistically and economically. But times are hard for small arts organizations. We do everything to support alban elved, so we can keep them here. Modern dance companies traditionally struggle for survival and very much depend on local support. I encourage you to further support them through this grant toward salary assistance.
Alban elved dance company is giving our community a gift of untold worth. We have a school that grows artists, how much more is it to our benefit to sustain artists as well as starting them.
This statement is testament to aedc's importance to our community. If I can
answer any questions or provide additional information, please do not
hesitate to contact me.
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WAKE FOREST UNIVERSITY
Winston-Salem, NC
John Friedenberg
director of theatre
written in 2002
...The company (alban elved dance company) is extraordinary in several ways - most obviously in their embracing technology and working with that technology to find the ways in which its own characteristics can be used in tandem with the dance to create a product that is truly collaborative, building on the disparate elements to create a new product, greater than the sum of the elements by themselves. That, coupled with the strength and power of the dancers, technology, the space and the audience. It really is quite magnificent.
As director of Theatre at Wake Forest University, I have had the opportunity to bring alban elved into our space, to watch as they work with our students, to watch as they adapt their work to our space and then in peformance, to make it accessible, entertaining and magical!
As part of a perormance earlier this year ("MiDi"), a post show discussion with the company, including the designers and musicians in addition to the dancers, was very well attended (as you know, this isn't always the case). The audience (both young and old) was very involved in the very informative discussion which, prompted by the audience's questions, continued for nearly 45 minutes. The
articulate responses made it obvious how much the performers loved and believed in their work and how much they valued and cared about
their audience's response and understanding of what they were about.
I was not surprised to learn of Karola's work in the local public schools - obviously there is an appreciation for and love of learning that dovetails nicely with the work the company is doing on stage.
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INTERNATIONAL AERIAL DANCE FESTIVAL
Boulder, CO
Nancy Smith
artistic and executive director
written in 2002
Working with Alban Elved Dance Company
was a joy from start to finish.
The
quality of their work is excellent and was very well
received at our annual Aerial Dance Festival right
alongside world renowned artists.
Also, Karola was terrific about responding to questions,
concerns, needs, etc., in a timely fashion and she was
always flexible.
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WAKE FOREST UNIVERSITY
Winston-Salem, NC
Nina M. Lucas
director of dance/ head of dance department
written in 2001
I invited Karola Luttringhaus in 1999 to serve as a guest choreographer for our Spring Dance Concert, where she set her work "Inertia" on our dance company. The students loved working with her. She not only offered a dance piece of outstanding
quality and emotional expression, but also challenged our students. It was a pleasure to see how positively the students, faculty and staff responded to her work.
Her choreography broke the traditional use of the performance space and her work was hypnotizing and seemed effortless.
Ms. Luttringhaus's pieces are a visual delight, sensual, and full of life.
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ART AND CULTURE CENTER OF HOLLYWOOD FLORIDA
Hollywood, FL
Kathleen Lowe
programming director
written in 2001
Bravo!
Alban elved dance company's performance at our Center was one of the most innovative, dramatic, outstanding, exciting, and entertaining performances we have presented.
The Art and Culture Center of Hollywood was thrilled with the incredible performance you put on, your work "MiDi" takes Modern Dance into a new era, and we are proud to have brought your company to Florida.
We are still receiving phone calls of praise from our patrons thanking us for bringing an outstanding dance company to South Florida. The master class you taught at Broward Community College was thoroughly enjoyed and
appreciated by the students - many of whom are your new fans!
Your performance shall remain with me as one of my most enjoyable theatre experiences. In addition to the exceptional performances by each dancer, who were strong, energetic and exciting to watch, the lighting and audio productions were outstanding. Thank You so much for the rewarding experience.
We look forward to bringing Alban Elved back to Hollywood for an extended residency at the Center.
Congratulations on an excellent show!
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NC SCHOOL OF THE ARTS / ARTS COUNCIL OF WINSTON-SALEM
Winston-Salem, NC
Marty Rader
drama faculty NCSA
arts council board member
written in 2001
"Bravo!
I recently attended your company's performance of
"Aurora - Always Water Everywhere" at Wake Forest University. I had high expectations , having seen your earlier work at the
Vintage Theatre, here in Winston-Salem.
I was not dissappointed. Your choreography is stunning.
Please stay for a while.
Your choreography is simply electric. It challenges dancer and audience. You do not limit yourself but explore the limits
of both your body and the performance space.
Nothing is sacred.
Vou proved that you could dance on the floor, in the air
and on walls!
The opening moment of the copncert with you appearing out of a blackout, flying over my head was an image
that will haunt me forever.
You used every inch of that theatre in an inspired way.
Your work encourages thought. It demands attention. It dares.
It provokes and stimulates.
Thank You so much for being a part of Winston-Salem.
Thank You so much for sharing your artistry with a
community hungry for the quality of your work.
I look forward to more concerts.
If there is anything I can do to help spread the word, sing your praises; please feel free to call on me.
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VINTAGE THEATRE
Winston-Salem, NC
Steve Turner
owner / programming director
written in 2000
I heartily endorse alban elved dance company.
The company played several performances to sold out houses and standing ovations!
Since their first performances here at the Vintage Theatre we have established an ongoing collaboration and look forward to hosting the company for future productions.
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OWSLEY COUNTY ARTS COUNCIL
Booneville, KY
Todd Mitchell Lukas Hughes
founder/head of arts council
written in 1998
The Alban Elved Dance Company
creates dance works of socio-critical value.
While highly entertaining and extremely creative,
the company maintains a very strong visual aesthetic.
Their combination of innovative
theatricality
with fiercely physical choreography causes a
captivating dance experience unique to kinetic arts.
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