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Locust Contemporary I & II
Dance Works
2008 - 2009

Locust Contemporary Dance Works II's  "Traditions" Concert !! The Multi Media Event on March 7th at the Crystal Theatre in Norwalk, CT.  Sold Out!!!!

The concert was standing room only!  The reviews were amazing! Here's just a few!!! " The show was absolutely fabulous.  It was a wonderful combination of the arts..." Dana Davis Mitchell  "I thought the show was just amazing and there was so much variety.  The musical guest took the show to a whole new level" anonymous

Now  LCDWII prepares to take the Traditions Concert to The Mead School in Stamford on May 16th.  The show will keep it's trademark multi-media theme as The Mead School asks some of their alumni to add their flare to this groundbreaking event.  If you missed the sold out concert on March 7th you would not want to miss this encore presentation.  LCDWII will be presenting their 4 new works choreographed by Artistic Director Jimmy Locust that were performed at the concert.  Tickets go on sale April 27th at Stamford Performing Arts Center and The Mead School. 


               Locust Contemporary Dance Works        Mission Statement:
Locust Contemporary Dance Works is a touring jazz company with a ballet/modern influence, touching its audiences with groundbreaking choreography and imagery that inspires young and old alike.  Locust Contemporary Dance Works provides a visual outlet for all walks of life and all levels of dance appreciation while bringing a highly emotional flair to the arena of company work.  The company takes a serious approach to enlightening society with a straight forward look at jazz dance.  Locust Contemporary Dance Works maintains a respect for the art of jazz and other techniques from yesterday and today.



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TO SEE JIMMY PERFORM
Watch an excerpt from Jimmy's inspirational solo, "Stand" performed in 2007.

SPAC is Pleased to Announce the 2008-2009 Locust Contemporary Dance Works II Company Members

After a very intense audition process the following dancers were chosen to represent SPAC's Premier Dance Company for this year.  Their tour schedule is already filling up as they will be going to perform on tour to Hartford, CT., New York City and several dates in the Fairfield County area.  They will be attending and performing  at this year's DanceFest workshop and concert to be held at the Palace Theatre in Stamford, Connecticut in Feb.

LCDWII 2008-2009 Dancers

Khandice Dyson*, Emily Freedman, Sara Jean Hartless*, Wyntergrace Williams, Jessica Thibault*, Jackie Nelson*, Kendall Marie Mitchell*, Alison Wolff*, Taylor Johnson*, Julie Meyer*, Angelica Salem, Marisa Hann, Maya Sank

* Returning Members


2007-2008
Locust Contemporary Dance Works Members

 

Alison Amicone Co-Director & Jimmy Locust Artistic Director

Locust Contemporary Dance Works Goal      
The members of Locust Contemporary Dance Works believe there is a common thread of art appreciation in every human being.  We stand to prove this by embracing others and communicating through dance and music to spark positive change.  This is an integral way Locust Contemporary Dance Works will affect the Arts Community in Stamford, Connecticut, the United States, and Internationally.

Locust Contemporary Dance Works I & II Repertoire:

On Count * 2004
When We Were Old * 2006
Calculated Perception * 2006
Of Light and Temptation * 2006
He Never Sleeps 2007-choreography by Jaci Royale
Sweet in the Mornin' 2007-choreography by Alison Amicone
Presence of Angels * 2007
My Story * 2007
Rehearsal Amongst Friends * 2007
**Big Jazz * 2007
**Jazz Flight * 2007
**The Inception * 2007
**Spiral Up Over & Out 2007
             **Sisters * 2008                        

  *** Legacy (Ode To Giordano)* 2008


* Choreography Jimmy Locust
       ** 2007 - 2008   season works 

           *** 2008-2009 season works        

 

 

LCDW's 2007  Sold Out Concert entitled Of Light and Temptation

Of Light And Temptation (The Poem)

The light of my eye reflects through my soul the true meaning of why I exist.
The light is He who is above me that shines so vividly and guides my every thought.
Temptation is also me, my old me, that walks the path when I am weak.
I make moving imagery so the light can find me and guide my visions to the clouds that embrace my being and make me complete.

                                                                                                      by Jimmy Locust

Locust Contemporary Dance Works is proud to announce the success of their
SOLD OUT 2007 season concert entitled, "
Of Light and Temptation," that premiered on March 10th at the Crystal Theatre in Norwalk, CT.  Click here to read an article about the event!  The dancers did an outstanding job, and the audience raved about all of the performances. BRAVO!           

-"Your dance concert was wonderful last night.  Congratulations to everyone.  Your Company did an incredible job.  I also enjoyed the guest dancers, as well as the singers.  It was such a unique experience."  
-"Congratulations on a stunning, spiritual, "soul full" inaugural LCDW performance!  This multi-dimensional event filled the senses at every level.  Amazing!"
-"Last night was incredible!  We were front row (left) and were so excited!  Thanks so much.  Love, Peace & God Bless"
                  

 

Alumni Company Members

                                    Ashley Anderson                            Jaclyn Fernandes

                           

Angelica Heron                      Catherine Heath
                
Alexa Cognetta                         Morgan Daddona

                
Megan Lacerenza         Niko Tscanos

           

 

                                        

 

 

 

Company in a closed rehearsal, as they present "Momentum of Gravity," in NYC, at the Capezio Headquarters, to Tiger Martina (Movin' Out, Pre.view Dance Company) and Amy Sato 2006.
         
                                                  
For more information about Locust Contemporary Dance Works, or if you are interested in auditioning, please contact Jimmy Locust through the Contact Information Page.

     

Jimmy Locust ~ Artistic Director
Alison Amicone ~ Resident Choreographer / Jazz Instructor

 

Check Out Pictures and Reviews from last year's show!

THE 'EXCEPTIONAL' INCEPTION!!
Last year's March event was a huge success,
thanks to the talent and professionalism of
our special guest performers and artists! 
Special thanks to the viewers young and old who
came out to support Locust Contemporary Dance Works.   Your appreciation of the arts made it all worthwhile! 

Click on the link to read the blog from
New York's B-Line Entertainment about this exciting event!

http://blog.myspace.com/index.cfm?  
        fuseaction=blog.view&friendID=24157989&blogID=374795014
                                            

       Jimmy Locust

    Angelica Heron & Catherine Heath


 
               Wilson Heredia, "Angel" from Rent 
                                                                               

Drew Yowell, Jimmy Locust & Jo Ann Thompson-Claybourne
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The Inception Concert Photo Gallery

 

 

Big Jazz




The Inception



This Feels Nice


Jimmy's LCDW
Vision Statement

                                                
    



"My vision for the company is to find a solid blend where emotion and technique equally project a concept where the audience and community will feel and react positively to the moving imagery absorbed by their eyes."
Jimmy Locust, Artistic Director


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ANNOUNCEMENTS!!
 Maureen Brown is Locust Contemporary Dance Works  guest
 Ballet Mistress.


Trained at Metropolitan Ballet Company of
St. Louis, Missouri

Performances include:     
The Nutcracker
Sleeping Beauty

NY Ballet Training:

Dance Theater of Harlem
Steps On Broadway
Broadway Dance Center

Maureen has over 2 decades of Ballet and Pointe technique added to her resume
 

CONGRATULATIONS!!
to the 2008 premiere members of
Locust Contemporary Dance Works II! 
Check them out in their technique classes!

Click on the thumbnails to enlarge

        

Returning for 2nd Season with  LCDWII  are members!


  Khandice Dyson                Sara Jean Hartless

    Taylor Johnson                      Julie Meyer                Kendall Marie Mitchell

Jackie Nelson                    Jessica Thibault                

Alison Wolff

2008 LCDWII Company Photo Shoot




LCDWII performs On Count at The Inception


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CONGRATULATIONS LCDWII on a fantastic job at the Palace Theater,
February 10th!  LCDWII received a thunderous applause in their performance
of On Count.  The DanceFest concert was an adjoining show of
dance companies and schools from CT and NY!
Click here to view and excerpt from their performance
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LCDWII Information Board


Photo by Jim Kahnweiler

LCDWII Repertoire
**
On Count, music by Count Basie *
**
Reflections, music by Fourplay *

* Choreography Jimmy Locust
** 2007 - 2008  new season works

    

 

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