Reunited

Reunited

Former dancers return to stage for one night only, kicking off DCDC’s 50th anniversary DAYTON, OH — Favorite former dancers from Dayton Contemporary Dance Company will return to the stage for ONE NIGHT ONLY, joining current artists onstage to perform excerpts of 10 works spanning DCDC’s 50-year repertory.

Catch Reunited Saturday, Feb. 24 at 7:30 p.m. at Victoria Theatre, located at 138 N. Main St. in Dayton. Tickets start at $14.50. Sponsored by PNC Bank & media sponsor Synchrony Financial.

“To still have a legacy thriving after 50 years is something I’m not only proud of, but extremely excited about sharing with everyone,” DCDC Artistic Director Debbie Blunden-Diggs said. The evening of concert dance will feature works from each of the company’s three artistic directors: founder Jeraldyne Blunden, Kevin Ward, and Blunden-Diggs. It will also feature works from powerhouse choreographers in DCDC’s classic rep including Asadata Dafora & Donald Byrd, and works from today’s top choreographic names, including Ronen Koresh, Dwight Rhoden, Alvin Rangel & Ray Mercer.

“All you can really do in one performance is give a thumbprint of who we are,” Blunden-Diggs said. “Using the different artistic leaders as anchors, I pulled out some of the most memorable moments of those decades.”

The dances will be connected through a live storyteller — former WDTN news anchor Marsha Bonhart.

“Marsha has witnessed a lot of the things DCDC has done,” Blunden-Diggs said. “I was looking for a way someone could help us tell the story in more than one way, and she’s a wonderful host and moderator.” To kick off the celebration as DCDC turns 50, the company will host The Gathering: A DCDC Family Reunion. Mingle with dancers, choreographers, teachers and patrons, old and new, Friday, Feb. 23 at 7 p.m. at DCDC Studios, located at 840 Germantown Street in Dayton.

Tickets for Reunited and The Gathering are available at ticketcenterstage.com or by calling 937-228-3630.

Reunited is only the first in a series of special programming and events that will take place over the next two calendar years to celebrate DCDC’s 50th anniversary, Blunden-Diggs said. For the latest opportunities to celebrate with us, visit dcdc.org, and connect with us on social media.

About Dayton Contemporary Dance Company
Dayton Contemporary Dance Company was founded in 1968 to create performance opportunities for dancers of color. Nearly 50 years later, DCDC remains rooted in the African American experience, committed to the development of diverse movement artists on the global stage. Our first and second companies perform more than 60 times every year and reach more than 25K youth throughout the Miami Valley through our arts-integrated education programs. DCDC also tours nationally and internationally, serving as cultural ambassadors for the greater Dayton community.

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Victoria Theatre

Reunited is taking place at Victoria Theatre, which is located at 138 North Main St. in Dayton. Victoria Theatre - Live Performances in an elegant, historic theatre located in downtown Dayton Ohio. Can accommodate up to 1,100 for meetings, 120 for banquets.

Dayton Contemporary Dance Company.

Dayton Contemporary Dance Company - Rooted in the African-American experience, the DCDC is a culturally diverse contemporary dance company committed to reaching the broadest audience through exceptional performance and arts-integrated education.