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The Book of Esther

Book of Esther premieres at Alvin Ailey February 2014! Expanding on Vashti, this evening length contemporary ballet features 7 dancers and 5 live musicians.

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The Book of Esther

The Book of Esther

The Book of Esther

The Book of Esther

The Book of Esther

Book of Esther premieres at Alvin Ailey February 2014! Expanding on Vashti, this evening length contemporary ballet features 7 dancers and 5 live musicians.

Book of Esther premieres at Alvin Ailey February 2014! Expanding on Vashti, this evening length contemporary ballet features 7 dancers and 5 live musicians.

Book of Esther premieres at Alvin Ailey February 2014! Expanding on Vashti, this evening length contemporary ballet features 7 dancers and 5 live musicians.

Book of Esther premieres at Alvin Ailey February 2014! Expanding on Vashti, this evening length contemporary ballet features 7 dancers and 5 live musicians.

David Homan
David Homan
David Homan
David Homan
6 Campaigns |
New York, United States
$5,095 USD 71 backers
101% of $5,000 Flexible Goal Flexible Goal
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Book of Esther

Accessible dance and music in an intimate setting, with a 8 month pregnant/sensitive  choreographer--what more do you need as an incentive!

Composer/Choreographer Team Ariel Grossman and David Homan are expecting a baby girl in mid-April and this is their last creation before their lives become insane!  It will not be their last work, but it will be their last where everyone has their hands free!

  • Expanding on Vashti, successfully premiered to 450+ people at Ailey March 2013, Esther tells the story of a Jewish Queen from the Purim story who saved the Jews by risking her life and revealing her true identity as a Jew. This is our interpretation of the Biblical tale done as a contemporary ballet.
  • The new score is now an 11 movement work for Clarinet, Violin, Guitar, Cello, and Piano, and you get to hear it live at the show (and then it'll be released as a recording).  David's last CD was played on over 127 radio stations in the US and Canada!
  • Alongside our work, we are presenting two fabulous companies Texture Contemporary Ballet and Trainor Dance.

How to Help a Dance Company Thrive

  • Our budget is $42,000.00, we've raised $31,000 excluding anticipate ticket income
  • The Dancers, Musicians, and Designers will receive fees closer to what they deserve for all their hard work
  • ARD is fiscally sponsored by the Live Arts Collaboration, so all donations are tax-deductible and will be used to support this production!

Come see the show!

February 27/28/March 1, 7:30pm (with a 2:30pm Sat Matinee).

  • Spread the word and send everyone to www.arielrivkadance.com to buy tickets!
  • Post this at least 5 times and our metrics will go up!
Who Cares about Dance?

It turns out a lot of people do!  We've gone from 4 (thanks to both of our moms and dads) to more than 130 supporters a year, and our audiences in 3 years have grown from 145 to 450 for a single season.

  • Dance with live music, focusing on a narrative like Esther/Vashti help bring people together, and help them understand what to look for without the "words" they are accustomed to.
  • Even if you can't see the work, you'll be able to view the work online afterwards and above $50 or $100 receive David's CD of the work and/or a T-Shirt
  • "Make it real for people and build trust." Indiegogo suggested this line, we decided to keep it in.....think about it.

 (photo by ARD's Rachel Hagan)



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Rehearsal

$10 USD
Listing on our website as a supporter, and our thanks.
Estimated Shipping
February 2014
8 out of 150 of claimed

Costumer

$25 USD
If you buy this level AND buy any ticket, you can come to either of the VIP After-parties for the show, plus all the above
Estimated Shipping
June 2014
7 out of 100 of claimed

Designer

$50 USD
Get an ARD t-shirt!! plus all of the above
Estimated Shipping
July 2014
10 out of 150 of claimed

Musician

$100 USD
Receive the "Book of Esther" CD of David's 11 movement work for chamber quintet, plus all of the above
Estimated Shipping
July 2014
5 out of 100 of claimed

Creator

$250 USD
Join in on the process with ARD and Homanmusic, receiving Music and Dance links to show the work in creation, listing as a Patron of the performance (anonymous if you want), and receive the "Book of Esther" CD of David's 11 movement work for chamber quintet, plus all of the above.
Estimated Shipping
July 2014
4 out of 100 of claimed

Dancer

$500 USD
All of the above, plus something special. David and Ariel will have a conversation with you about how they create. The challenges, the wonderful moments, and give you insight into how they work as co-creators.
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July 2014
0 out of 100 of claimed

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