Locust Contemporary I & II
Dance Works
2008 - 2009Locust 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
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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
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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