2015-2016 Season
IN YOUR SHOES (Premiere)
October 1st - October 11th, 2015
(Thurs/Fri/Sat @ 8pm, Sat/Sun @ 2pm)
The Long Center/Rollins Theatre
When we see our homeless souls around us, we have to realize that there’s a history attached to that humanity - one decision or event away from security, warmth, family and a home. “In Your Shoes” takes a close look at five unique individuals in their present homelessness and returns to the reality that put them there. Our universal rhythms of life.
PASSING IT FORWARD (Premiere)
April 21st - May 1st, 2016
(Th/Fri/Sat @ 8pm, Sat/Sun @ 2pm)
The Long Center/Rollins Theatre
Rhythm: from the heartbeat of life we all share to the arhythmic noise of conflict and miscommunication, Tapestry Dance Company takes a diverse and dynamic look at “The American Dream.” How does our individual uniqueness take this journey through the eyes of race, culture, gender identity and equal rights? How do we seem to recycle this place of racial tension and prejudice? … how do we get to THE DREAM from here? This world premiere work by Artistic Director Acia Gray featuring the spoken word artistry of Zell Miller III, poses these questions through a tapestry of unique individual voices. Through historical traditions and new works of tap dance set to a diversified musical score of hip-hop, jazz and American classics, Tapestry sets a rhythm of communication, hope and healing in our “what’s politically correct?” world.
Special guests include vocalist Zein Al-Jundi among others.
OF MICE & MUSIC
December 10th - 20th, 2015
(Thurs/Fri/Sat @ 7:30pm
Sat/Sun @ 2pm)
The Long Center/Rollins Theatre
Tapestry's unique and highly popular take on the holiday classic. With an original score and live jazz music, this one-of-a-kind evening includes all aspects of Tapestry Dance Company and Academy including the professional company, Visions In Rhythm, TapestryToo! and members of the Youth & Adult Academy.
16th ANNUAL
SOUL TO SOLE FESTIVAL
PERFORMANCES
June 10th & 11th, 2016
(Friday / Saturday 8pm & 9:30pm)
The Long Center/Rollins Theatre
Bringing the best of rhythm tap dance to Austin, this festival brings Tapestry Dance Company and special guests to the Friday performance and the world class dancers/faculty onstage with the Soul to Sole Jazz Trio on Saturday night.
