At the Ahmanson Theatre June 24-26, 2022, Glorya Kaufman Presents Dance at The Music Center will present the West Coast premiere of The Joyce Theater’s SW!NG OUT, directed by the incredible tap artist Caleb Teicher. The production will feature new choreography and composition by Teicher and his talented collaborators Evita Arce, LaTasha Barnes, Nathan Bugh, Macy Sullivan, and Eyal Vilner. Each performance of this high-energy production of SW!NG OUT will begin on the Ahmanson Theatre stage with the second half of the program moving outdoors also include a free public dance party in the Music Center’s Jerry Moss Plaza where audience members and the public are invited to join Lindy Hop champions on the dance floor. Tickets are on sale now.
“Caleb Teicher’s passion and enthusiasm for Swing dance is contagious, and their choreography in SW!NG OUT creates an energy that flows from the dancers on stage to the audience, making the performance an energizing and uplifting experience that we are thrilled to share with Angelenos,” said Rachel S. Moore, president and CEO of The Music Center.
Caleb Teicher in SW!NG OUT – Photo by Grace Kathryn Landefeld
“The performances in SW!NG OUT inspire audiences to get up and dance. We want to share that excitement and enthusiasm with the public and invite everyone to get in on the fun and join a free outdoor dance party each night of this very special residency,” added Josephine Ramirez, executive vice president, TMC Arts. “As part of our celebration of Swing, The Music Center created opportunities to learn more about the origins and evolution of this highly versatile social dance and the music that keeps it relevant and alive today.”
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WHAT: West Coast premiere and debut performance of SW!NG OUT
A Joyce Theater Production Directed by Caleb Teicher
WHERE: The Music Center’s Ahmanson Theatre and Jerry Moss Plaza
Live music: Eyal Vilner Big Band
WHEN:
Friday, June 24, 2022:
Performance in the Ahmanson at 7:30 p.m.
Public dance party on Jerry Moss Plaza at 8:30 p.m.
Saturday, June 25, 2022:
Performance in the Ahmanson at 7:30 p.m.
Public dance party on Jerry Moss Plaza at 8:30 p.m.
Sunday, June 26, 2022:
Performance in the Ahmanson at 5:00 p.m.
Public dance party on Jerry Moss Plaza at 6:00 p.m.
TICKETS: Tickets start at $34.
Box Office: The Music Center’s Dorothy Chandler Pavilion, 135 N. Grand Avenue, Los Angeles, CA 90012 – Phone: (213) 972-0711
Online: www.musiccenter.org/swingout
For 10 tickets or more, call (213) 972-8555 or email mcgroupsales@musiccenter.org
While COVID-19 is a fluid situation, The Music Center has put extensive protocols in place, embracing the highest standards of safety, cleanliness and security to minimize risk for its guests and employees. Please visit musiccenter.org/safety for information about The Music Center’s safety and security measures.
Currently, The Music Center requires all members of the public who attend performances and events inside The Music Center’s four theatres to show proof of full vaccination for COVID-19 or provide a negative COVID-19 test. An antigen test must be taken within 24 hours prior to the start of the event, and a PCR test must be taken within 48 hours prior to the start time; this includes children over two years of age. At-home COVID tests will not be accepted for entry. All current visitors to The Music Center’s indoor venues must wear a face covering, whether fully vaccinated or not. Respiration masks (N95, KN95 and KF94) or well-fitting medical/surgical masks are recommended. These policies could change and will be adapted to current conditions.
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To learn more about Caleb Teicher, please visit their WEBSITE.
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To find out more about The Music Center, please visit their WEBSITE.
Written and compiled by Jeff Slayton for LA Dance Chronicle from Music Center press release.
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