Artists of Dance

Performances

Unless otherwise noted, tickets for events with an admission charge may be purchased at the SMC Events Office or by calling (310) 434-3000. Seating is strictly on a first-arrival basis.

Synapse Dance Theater

Linda Gold, Artistic Director. Synapse—SMC’s contemporary dance ensemble for more than 30 years—celebrates the dramatic possibilities of dance, presenting scenes of life, love, and spirit through modern dance repertory, mixed media, hip hop, and tap. For details, please call (310) 434-4590.

Alumni Performance

75th Anniversary icon. Synapse alumni celebrate SMC’s 75th anniversary. For information and tickets, please call (310) 315-1459.

Sun, March 13 • 7pm • $15/$12 • Highways (1651 18th St., Santa Monica)

American College Dance Festival

Synapse dancers represent SMC at the Southwest Conference of the American College Dance Festival, hosted by California State University/Long Beach. Performances open to the public are scheduled, but details were not finalized at press time. Please call (310) 434-4590 or (562) 985-4747 for up-to-date information.

Wed-Sat, April 6-9 • Times TBA • Call for ticket information • CSU Long Beach (1250 Bellflower Blvd., Long Beach)

Citrus College Spring Dance Festival

Talented dancers of every style come together for this first annual celebration of excellence in student work from colleges throughout the southland. For information and tickets, please call (626) 852-8083.

Fri, May 6 • 8pm • $12/$10 • Citrus Little Theatre (Citrus College, 1000 West Foothill Blvd., Glendora)

New Works

75th Anniversary icon. A selection of new works by current and alumni Synapse choreographers. For information and tickets, please call (310) 315-1459.

Sun, May 15 • 7pm • $15/$12 • Highways (1651 18th St., Santa Monica)

Folklórico de SMC

Judith Douglas, Director. SMC’s World Dance Company performs Flamenco, Salsa, and other authentic folkloric dances from nations around the globe. Program subject to change, and additional performances may be scheduled. For up-to-date performance or booking information, please send email to douglas_judith@smc.edu or call (310) 434-4856.

World Dance Performances

Fri, April 22 • 8pm • $12
Sat, April 23 • 2pm & 8pm • $12
Sun, April 24 • 7pm • $12
Morgan Wixson Theatre (2627 Pico, Santa Monica)

Masters of Dance Lectures & Classes

You are invited to attend these free lectures and master classes by experts from the world of dance. For more information, call (310) 434-4856. Seating is strictly on a first-arrival basis.

Fayard Nicholas

Lecture, film clips, and demonstration by the legendary master tap dancer who performed with his brother Harold for more than 60 years as the Nicholas Brothers, one of the most beloved tap-dancing teams in dance history. Cosponsored by the SMC Associates and Associated Students of Santa Monica College.

Tues, March 1 • 11:30am • Free • Art 214

Rosangela Silvestre

Lecture and Master Class on Brazilian dance by the choreographer, dancer, and originator of the exquisite Silvestre Technique. Sponsored by the SMC Associates.

Lecture: Thurs, May 19 • 11:30am • Free • Gym 102
Master Class: Thurs, May 19 • 12:45pm • Free • Gym 102

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