“Living Under the Influence” Open Rehearsal

On Sunday, April 15th, the week before PTDT premieres “Living Under the Influence“, we invited our Friends Circle donors to an open rehearsal. Several donors watched an hour of rehearsal, seeing behind the scenes of our process. They saw dancers rehearse pieces they knew well, and also pieces they’ve recently learned. They heard how dancers […]

PTDT to Host a Dance for PD® Introductory Workshop

By Robin Carlson On March 13 and 14, PTDT will host a Dance for PD® Introductory Workshop at the Pamela Trokanski Dance Workshop for dancers, dance teachers, students, therapists, and allied health professionals. Since 2007, more than 1100 people from 32 states and 15 countries have participated in Dance for PD® (Parkinson’s Disease) workshops and […]

Breaking the Fourth Wall

By Jan Fiore Breaking the Fourth Wall: Five Ways the Davis Dance Project differs from a regular dance concert. First: You won’t just be sitting in the dark trying to figure out the meaning of what’s happening on stage. In the lecture/demonstration part of the program, you’re going to learn how choreography and movement […]