University of Utah
Children's Dance Theatre
Anne Marie Smith
1901 E South Campus Dr Rm 1215
Salt Lake City, UT 84112-9359
(801) 581-7374
(801) 581-4091 Fax
annemarie.smith@utah.edu
www.tannerdance.utah.edu

Availability: July 1, 2007 to June 30, 2008 except for April 2008.

For the 2007-2008 season, Children’s Dance Theatre will present a premiere performance entitled The Dream Stealer. This performance is based on a children’s book by the same title written by popular children’s author, Stephen Cosgrove. Join the CDT company members as they dance the tale of mystery and intrigue as a young brother and sister work together with the local librarian to restore the dreams of the townspeople.

Children’s Dance Theatre, the second oldest performing arts organization in Utah, is comprised of 280 dancers ages 8 to 18 under the artistic direction of Mary Ann Lee. CDT performances will delight audiences of all ages as they experience the vitality of creative modern dance as uniquely performed by this talented company. The primary goals of Children’s Dance Theatre are to allow children to experience the joy of moving and the discipline of dance, to nurture the creative process, and to share the results of this training with a broad population base.

Outreach Options:

Activities geared for dancers and non-dancers alike can include the following: school matinee performances, teacher training workshops and accompanying lesson plans, or dance classes for all ages from children to adults including those with physical challenges.  Residency activities will be customized to fit the presenter’s needs.

Technical Requirements:

Performance space capable of accommodating from 100 to 150 performers with a smooth, splinterless wooden floor or marley covered floor. Suggested stage area is: 40’ x 40’. Audio requirements: CD capacity and microphone. Adequate dressing room space for dancers (boys and girls).  Optional theatrical lighting for a front wash: 4 boons each side with 3 lights each.