October 2, 2011, Sunday - Young Bridge, Young Dance: New Dance for the 35W Bridge

Time: 1:00pm

Location: Southern piers of the I-35W Bridge

Marylee Hardenbergh kicks off the season for YOUNG DANCE, a youth modern dance company, ages 7-18, from Minneapolis, St. Paul and surrounding areas.  This new, site-specific dance integrates spatial aspects of the landscape and surrounding architecture under the new I-35W bridge. The work will feature performances by the entire Young Dance company and new music by MacPhail School of Music composition students.

For 20 years Young Dance has offered a place for youth to build body and spirit through the creative expression of modern dance. Young Dance weaves a special focus into its programming each year, and in 2011-12 they are launching “YOUNG DANCE AT LARGE,” a season of site-specific dance. Five nationally and internationally renowned guest artists have been commissioned to create works at five different sites in the city. The dance will be held rain or shine.

The site is accessible from West River Parkway, just east of 13th Avenue South, with free parking at 1301-1309 West River Parkway (SE corner of 13th Avenue and West River Parkway).  This event is free, and no reservations are necessary. For more information call 612-423-3064.