Explore the Arts : 2010-2011 Season

Past Events

• What to Listen for in Gustav Mahler, Session I: The Tormented

  Sat., Oct. 2, 2010, 1:00 PM
  Music scholar Saul Lilienstein examines the music of Gustav Mahler. Selections to be heard in this session include Kindertotenlieder and Symphony No. 10 - Adagio.

• Exploring Ballet with Suzanne Farrell FOR ADULTS! 101

  Wed., Oct. 13, 2010, 7:00 PM
  From pliés to pirouettes, discover how it feels to dance as Suzanne Farrell leads this unique and inspirational movement class.

• Exploring Ballet with Suzanne Farrell FOR ADULTS! 201

  Thu., Oct. 14, 2010, 7:00 PM
  This master class is led by Suzanne Farrell for non-dancers who have previously participated in Exploring Ballet with Suzanne Farrell FOR ADULTS.

• What to Listen for in Music: The French Connection, Session I: Debussy and Ravel

  Sat., Oct. 30, 2010, 2:00 PM
  NSO cellist Yvonne Caruthers explores how French composers Debussy and Ravel developed a new style of writing music, breaking out of the Germanic (i.e. Mozart and Beethoven) style.

• Eye on Arts Criticism

  Tue., Nov. 2, 2010, 7:00 PM
  Through what lens does a critic view and judge work? Does that lens shift when experiencing work on the fringe vs. work by more mainstream artists? Join a panel of professional critics as they discuss the answers to these questions and more.

• The Fringe Roadshow and Meet Market

  Sun., Nov. 7, 2010, 4:00 PM
  Come listen to, meet, and mingle with an international panel of experts in an opportunity for professionals and amateurs alike to learn how to succeed in, and avoid the pitfalls of, producing in Edinburgh.

• Eye on Politics and the Fringe

  Mon., Nov. 8, 2010, 6:30 PM
  Throughout history, art has been used to advance discourse on political and social issues. In this special discussion, artists explore the relationship between art and change. Note: This event is NOT at the Kennedy Center.
  

• Master Class: Hubbard Street Dance Chicago

  Thu., Nov. 11, 2010, 7:00 PM
  Company members from Hubbard Street Dance Chicago lead a participatory, intermediate to advanced level master class for adults.

• Eye on Artistic Entrepreneurship

  Sat., Nov. 13, 2010, 4:00 PM
  Panelists explore the concept of the Fringe model, the intersection of traditional with unconventional or nontraditional works, and more.

• Theater Look-in: HAIR

  Wed., Nov. 17, 2010, 5:00 PM
  Join company members from HAIR for an insider's look, complete with lively discussion and the opportunity to ask questions of the artists.

• Open Rehearsal: The Suzanne Farrell Ballet

  Fri., Nov. 19, 2010, 1:30 PM
  Join dance scholars for an insider's look at The Suzanne Farrell Ballet as the dancers prepare onstage for performances.

• Jazz Master Class: Cyrus Chestnut

  Sat., Nov. 20, 2010, 11:00 AM
  Observe the creative process as pre-professional performers receive instruction from acclaimed pianist Cyrus Chestnut.

• Jazz Master Class: Kurt Elling

  Sun., Nov. 21, 2010, 1:00 PM
  Observe the creative process as pre-professional performers receive instruction from renowned vocalist Kurt Elling.

• Theater Look-in: Rodgers & Hammerstein's South Pacific

  Thu., Jan. 13, 2011, 5:00 PM
  Join company members from Rodgers & Hammerstein's South Pacific for an insider's look, complete with lively discussion and the opportunity to ask questions of the artists.
  

• Ballet 360° - Beyond the Steps I: Reawakening the Past

  Sat., Jan. 15, 2011, 2:00 PM
  In the first session of the Ballet 360° lecture series, dance critic Alexandra Tomalonis explores how to keep older ballets fresh and curate new works through the efforts of American Ballet Theatre and Artist-in-Residence Alexei Ratmansky.

• Open Rehearsal: American Ballet Theatre

  Fri., Jan. 21, 2011, 2:15 PM
  Join dance scholars for an insider's look at American Ballet Theatre as they prepare onstage for performance.

• The Kennedy Legacy

  Sat., Jan. 29, 2011, 2:00 PM
  View a screening of the documentary John F. Kennedy–Years of Lightning, Day of Drums (1965) and sit in on a panel of artists, journalists, and policy makers discussing the lasting impact of the Kennedy presidency.

• Ballet 360° - Beyond the Steps II - Romantic Passion and Classical Style

  Sat., Feb. 5, 2011, 2:00 PM
  In the second session of the Ballet 360° lecture series, dance critic Alexandra Tomalonis takes an in-depth look at the beloved Giselle to explore the importance of style to ballet.

• Open Rehearsal: Mariinsky Ballet

  Tue., Feb. 8, 2011, 12:30 PM
  Join dance scholars for an insider's look at Mariinsky Ballet as they prepare onstage for performance.
  

• From Graham to Jones, Session I: The Rebellious Ones: Founders & The First Generation

  Sat., Feb. 12, 2011, 2:00 PM
  Through lecture and performance videos, dance writer Suzanne Carbonneau explores the origins of American modern dance and its evolution as it unfolds along "familial" lines.

• Master Class: Bill T. Jones/Arnie Zane Dance Company

  Wed., Feb. 23, 2011, 7:00 PM
  Company members from Bill T. Jones/Arnie Zane Dance Company lead a participatory, intermediate to advanced level master class for adults.

• Guided Tour: The Crafts of India

  Fri., Mar. 4, 2011, 10:30 AM
  Join scholars for an Explore the Arts guided tour through Kaleidoscope: Mapping India's Crafts and Treasures of the Gem Palace.

• A Taste of India – Session I

  Sat., Mar. 5, 2011, 11:00 AM
  Learn about the evolution of the food cultures in India's North and South in a compelling lecture by Chef Hemant Oberoi, one of India's top chefs, followed by a specially prepared tasting menu.

• A Taste of India – Session II

  Sat., Mar. 12, 2011, 11:00 AM
  Learn about the evolution of India's East and West food cultures in a compelling lecture by Chef Hemant Oberoi, one of India's top chefs, followed by a specially prepared tasting menu.

• Bhangra Class with DJ Rekha

  Sun., Mar. 13, 2011, 3:00 PM
  Bang out some bhangra with DJ Rekha. She'll help you learn the music and the moves.

• Bollywood and Beyond with Nandita Das

  Mon., Mar. 14, 2011, 7:30 PM
  Nandita Das, an award-winning actress and director, leads a discussion of the Indian film industry, from the big-banner studio productions of Bollywood to the more "regional" films.

• Master Class: Paul Taylor Dance Company

  Mon., Mar. 21, 2011, 7:00 PM
  Company members from Paul Taylor Dance Company lead a participatory, intermediate to advanced level master class for adults.

• Ballet 360° - Beyond the Steps III: Music and Architecture

  Sat., Mar. 26, 2011, 2:00 PM
  In the third session of the Ballet 360° lecture series, dance critic Alexandra Tomalonis details choreographer George Balanchine's belief in the importance of music to ballet through works he created for New York City Ballet.

• What to Listen for in Gustav Mahler, Session II: The Beautiful

  Sat., Apr. 2, 2011, 1:00 PM
  Music scholar Saul Lilienstein examines the music of Gustav Mahler. Selections to be heard in this session include Symphony No. 4 and the Adagietto from Symphony No. 5.

• Open Rehearsal: New York City Ballet

  Wed., Apr. 6, 2011, 1:00 PM
  Join dance scholars for an insider's look at New York City Ballet as they prepare onstage for performance.

• Creative Movement with the New York City Ballet

  Sat., Apr. 9, 2011, 11:00 AM
  New York City Ballet company members lead this creative movement class for non-dancers.

• From Graham to Jones, Session II: The Modernists: The Second Generation

  Sat., Apr. 9, 2011, 2:00 PM
  Through lecture and performance videos, dance writer Suzanne Carbonneau examines the second generation of American modern dancers and their continuing development of the form.

• From Graham to Jones, Session III: The Post-Modernists: The Third Generation & Beyond

  Sat., May 7, 2011, 2:00 PM
  Through lecture and performance videos, dance writer Suzanne Carbonneau details the current generation of figures in modern and contemporary dance, their works, and the tracking of dance's "family tree."

• Beethoven's Ears: An Investigation with Saul Lilienstein

  Sat., May 14, 2011, 2:00 PM
  Music scholar Saul Lilienstein examines the mysteries behind the creative genius of Ludwig van Beethoven, including the effects of the encroaching deafness on his work and more.

• The Documentation and Preservation of Dance

  Mon., May 16, 2011, 7:00 PM
  

• Mary Lou Williams Women in Jazz Emerging Artist Showcase

  May 20 - 21, 2011
  Exceptional pianists selected to participate in the "Mary Lou Williams Women in Jazz Emerging Artist Workshop" play a program of works by Mary Lou Williams, as well as standards and original compositions.

• Theater Look-in: Follies

  Tue., May 24, 2011, 5:00 PM
  Join company members from Follies--Bernadette Peters, Danny Burstein, Jan Maxwell, Ron Raines, and Elaine Paige--for an insider's look, complete with lively discussion and the opportunity to ask questions.

• Ballet 360° - Beyond the Steps IV: Storytelling: Mime, Gesture, and Ebullient Dancing

  Sat., Jun. 4, 2011, 2:00 PM
  In the final session of the Ballet 360° lecture series, dance critic Alexandra Tomalonis explores the elements of storytelling in ballet through the works choreographed by August Bournonville for The Royal Danish Ballet.

• Theater Look-in: Wicked

  Tue., Jul. 12, 2011, 5:00 PM
  Join company members from Wicked for an insider's look, complete with lively discussion and the opportunity to ask questions of the artists.

All programs are subject to change.