Editor’s Pick in The Washington Post – 11.4.2011 Washington Post Weekend
Winter/Spring 2012
February 4 – The Athenaeum, Alexandria
The Mouse of Amherst (a performance for children) is about an unlikely friendship between a lively mouse and reclusive poet Emily Dickinson. Along the way, there are feelings to express and a mouse learns that she can write poetry. Adapted from the book by Elizabeth Spires.
The Athenaeum, 201 Prince Street, Alexandria
Saturday, February 4
3:30 pm performance
Children: $10 / Adults: $15
703-933-1111 – Purchase Tickets
February 4 – The Athenaeum, Alexandria
Forty + or Minus
Forty + is a group of community based dancers and performers past the age of 40. Join us for a concert of recent works by choreographers Daniel Zook, Wayles Haynes, and Jane Franklin featuring age-less performers and younger company members.
The Athenaeum, 201 Prince Street, Alexandria
Saturday, February 4
5 pm performance
$20
703-933-1111 – Purchase Tickets
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February 11 –Theatre on the Run, Arlington
The Big Meow! (a performance for children) where Little Cat, who desperately wants to belong to the group, is taunted by the neighborhood felines because his meow is too loud. Adapted from the book by Elizabeth Spires.
Theatre on the Run, 3700 S Four Mile Run Drive, Arlington
Saturday, February 11
4 pm performance
Children: $10 / Adults: $15
703-933-1111 – Purchase Tickets
Feb 11 – Theatre on the Run, Arlington
Forty + or Minus -
Forty + is a group of community based dancers and performers past the age of 40. Join us for a concert of recent works by choreographers Daniel Zook, Wayles Haynes, and Jane Franklin featuring age-less performers and younger company members.
Location: Theatre on the Run, 3700 S Four Mile Run Drive, Arlington
Saturday February 11 at 7 pm
$20 – Purchase Tickets
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February 17 – Aurora Hills Senior Center
Forty + is a group of community based dancers and performers past the age of 40. Join us for this informal showing of recent works by choreographers Daniel Zook, Wayles Haynes, and Jane Franklin
735 18th Street South Arlington, VA 22202
Friday, February 17 at 1 pm
Free
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Feb 24 and Feb 25 – Atlas Performing Arts Center, Washington DC
Double Take
Double Take Take a journey through the Atlas when dance, architecture, and video combine in a world premiere site-specific work.
Building on a signature style that intersects art forms and community, Jane Franklin Dance creates a site-specific work for the festival, inspired by the art deco to modern architecture of the Atlas. The event begins with a dance and video performance in our intimate Lab 2 theatre. The audience then follows the dancers to experience performances in unexpected places. See the Atlas through a unique lens and experience the power of taking a second look. For ages 8 & up.
Double Take at INTERSECTIONS: A New America Arts Festival
Friday February 24 at 7 pm
Saturday February 25 at 1:30 pm and 5:30 pm
$20 general; seniors/students $15
On Sale: Thursday January 12, 2012 @ 8:00AM EST
Tickets at Atlas Performing Arts Center Box Office
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March 17 – Woolly Mammoth Theatre Company, Washington DC -
Dance Sampler is a showcase of distinctive dance artists.
Location: Woolly Mammoth Theatre Company, Melton Rehearsal Hall,
641 D Street NW, Washington DC
Saturday March 17 at 5 pm and 8 pm
$25
March 27 – St. Martin de Porres Senior Center
Forty + is a group of community based dancers and performers past the age of 40. Join us for this informal showing of recent works by choreographers Daniel Zook, Wayles Haynes, and Jane Franklin
4650 Taney Avenue, Alexandria, VA 22304
Tuesday March 27 at 10:30 am
Free
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March 28 – Hollin Hall Senior Center
Forty + is a group of community based dancers and performers past the age of 40. Join us for this informal showing of recent works by choreographers Daniel Zook, Wayles Haynes, and Jane Franklin
1500 Shenandoah Road Alexandria, VA 22308-1100
Wednesday March 28 at 1 pm
Free
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April 14 and April 21 – Theatre on the Run, Arlington – performances for children -
The Big Meow! and The Mouse of Amherst, adpated from books by Baltimore author Elizabeth Spires. In The Mouse of Amherst, a lively mouse strikes an unlikely friendship with reclusive poet Emily Dickinson.
After the performance: It’s Dance Time Workshops..Develop the skills of Dance Making through creative problem solving and physical story-telling.
Location: Theatre on the Run, 3700 S Four Mile Run Drive, Arlington
4:30 – 5:15 pm workshop
4:30 – 5:15 pm workshop
both performance & workshop for $20
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April 25 – Torpedo Factory Arts Center, Alexandria
Jane Franklin Dance: Mapped lets you plan your own itinerary through The Torpedo Factory Arts Center. The menu includes dances throughout the building. You decide whether to start at 1. 2. or 3. All dance pieces take place simultaneously but you determine your own point of departure. Presented in part by The Friends of the Torpedo Factory Arts Center
Wednesday April 25 at 7 pm
Free
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May 20 – Arlington Arts Center
Jane Franklin Dance: Zip Through a Tight Space is our annual fundraiser to benefit Jane Franklin Dance 2012-13 Season. A light supper, wine tasting, silent auction, and dances cooked up just right for the unique architecture and art of Arlington Arts Center.
Sunday May 20 at 7 pm
$35
www.janefranklin.com – 703-933-1111
INCIDENCE - Paul Gillis Photography
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