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2015 Spring Dance Concert at the University of Nevada Reno Featuring NYC-based Gallim Danceniversity of Nevada Featuring NYC-based Gallim Dance

Reno, NV- The University of Nevada, Reno Department of Theatre and Dance presents the Spring Dance Concert, a showcase of new choreography by faculty and guest artists with performance by students April 30-May 3. This year’s concert features the UNR School of the Arts 2015 Visiting Artist in Residence, Gallim Dance.

Gallim Dance, a New York City-based contemporary dance company, creates and performs worldwide original work by artistic director and founder Andrea Miller. Founded in 2007, Gallim is an award-winning ensemble of dancers with fearless physicality grounded by deep humanity and expressed through the madness and joy of the imagination.

Artistic Director, Andrea Miller was awarded a Guggenheim Fellowship in 2014 and other recent accolades include two Sadler’s Wells Jerwood Fellowships (2012 and 2013), Dance Magazine’s 25 to Watch (2009), and Princess Grace Foundation Fellowship in Choreography(2009). She is a graduate of the Julliard and was a company member of the famed Batsheva Dance Company for two years.

With Gallim Dance as the featured guest, the Spring Dance Concert presents new choreography by faculty and guest artist with performances by University of Nevada, Reno students. The first half of the program will feature students performing dance works by faculty members Rosie Trump and Eve Allen and guest choreographer Kristen Avansino. Student dancers will additionally perform a piece from Gallim’s repertory, and the Gallim Dance company will perform during the second half. The professional company of eight dancers will perform two works titled “Dust” and “Spill.”

The Spring Dance Concert performances are April 30 – May 2 at 8:00 pm and May 3 at 2:00 pm at the Redfield ProsceniumTheatre, Church Fine Arts Building, on the University of Nevada, Reno campus. The Brian Whalen Garage is the best option for parking for any Theatre & Dance events.

Tickets are now available at Lawlor Events Center Box office on the UNR campus, online at mynevadatickets.com, or by phone (775) 784-4444. Adults-$15.00; Seniors-$12.00; Students-$10.00

For more performance information visit http://www.unr.edu/cla/theatredance/current_season-dance.html

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