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Importance of Touch: 6 Locations 1 Day

Newly Formed, Light Switch Dance Theatre aims to perform "Importance of Touch" by Sandra Atkinson at 6 six different locations in the DMV in 1 day.

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Importance of Touch: 6 Locations 1 Day

Importance of Touch: 6 Locations 1 Day

Importance of Touch: 6 Locations 1 Day

Importance of Touch: 6 Locations 1 Day

Importance of Touch: 6 Locations 1 Day

Newly Formed, Light Switch Dance Theatre aims to perform "Importance of Touch" by Sandra Atkinson at 6 six different locations in the DMV in 1 day.

Newly Formed, Light Switch Dance Theatre aims to perform "Importance of Touch" by Sandra Atkinson at 6 six different locations in the DMV in 1 day.

Newly Formed, Light Switch Dance Theatre aims to perform "Importance of Touch" by Sandra Atkinson at 6 six different locations in the DMV in 1 day.

Newly Formed, Light Switch Dance Theatre aims to perform "Importance of Touch" by Sandra Atkinson at 6 six different locations in the DMV in 1 day.

Sandra Atkinson
Sandra Atkinson
Sandra Atkinson
Sandra Atkinson
3 Campaigns |
Mount Rainier, United States
$745 USD 24 backers
37% of $2,000 Flexible Goal Flexible Goal
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Short Summary:

Importance of Touch, sites specific work by Sandra Atkinson (in collaboration with dancers). The 30 minute work explores the notion of touch in all mediums in an age of technology. Investigating whether we as a society are more comfortable with touch technology rather than the human touch. We play with reaction, intention and connection through movement and music.

Live Music by Meredith Blanchard
Dancers: Sandra Atkinson, Briana Carper, Holly Jones, Ramon Munoz, Nick Peters, Shannon Quinn, Kyle Sanders, Claire Smith

 

What We Need & What You Get

The funds your provide will go to: 

  • Rehearsal stipend for dancers and musician
  • Performance pay for dancers and musician
  • Costumes
  • Food and drinks for dancers the day of the tour
  • Transportation cost for dancers and musician the day of the tour

 

The Impact

The mission of Light Switch Dance Theatre is to perform in non-traditional spaces to provide dance to the general public. We want people to have the opportunity to view dance in a public space then have access to the performance but the choreographer, dacners and musicians to open up discussion about dance as an art. Touch is an important element to life and this piece explores that idea and we want the public to join in our discussion.  

Other Ways You Can Help

  • Spread the word about the 6 lcoation in 1 day tour
  • Come out and see it yourself 
  • Let us know your opinion about human connection and it's impact via at the performance, Twitter or Facebook. 
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Shout Out!

$25 USD
Special "Thank you" on Twitter and Facebook by the choreographer. We will also add your name to the "Shout Out" board display at the performances.
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IOT Post Cards

$50 USD
Special "Thank you" on Twitter and Facebook by the choreographer. We will also add your name to the "Shout Out" board display at the performances. 5 pack of post cards from the company's 1st sites specific performance.
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June 2013
5 out of 50 of claimed

IOT Tee

$150 USD
Special "Thank you" on Twitter and Facebook by the choreographer. We will also add your name to the "Shout Out" board display at the performances. 5 pack of post cards from the company's in our 1st sites specific performance. Plus, a tee shirt with "Importance of Touch" on the back (include size Small, Medium, Large).
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June 2013
0 out of 50 of claimed

Summer Evening

$250 USD
Special "Thank you" on Twitter and Facebook by the choreographer. We will also add your name to the "Shout Out" board display at the performances. 5 pack of post cards from the company's in our 1st sites specific performance. A tee shirt with "Importance of Touch" on the back (include size Small, Medium, Large). Free summer evening of live Music and Dance with Light Switch Dance Theatre in DC metro area on July 20, 2013 (will include light bites and drinks).
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June 2013
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