Dances by Very Young Choreographers

Dances by Very Young Choreographers showcases the choreography of the students of Ellen Robbins, ages 8 – 18. It is devised to give a young audience exposure to the variety of theater experiences that modern dance affords. It includes dances that are humorous, narrative, minimal, lyrical, and visually conceptual. The music selections, chosen by the choreographers, range from classical to contemporary, including folk, jazz, pop, and the spoken word. Children in the audience will have an opportunity to come onstage for a brief, structured improvisation for the fun of dancing an idea.

Robbins’ program has been an opportunity to introduce and empower children to create their own work for over 30 years. Following the matinee on January 24th, there will be an evening concert by Alumni of the program, which presents work by dancers who studied with Ellen as early as 1989. This year’s artists are: Lily Akerman, Marina Chan, Chanda Cragnotti, Morgan Cragnotti, Grace Cooper, Maia Sage Ermansons, Krista Jansen, Emma Lee, Amelia Dawe Sanders, Alexandra Scully, Lou Sydel.