“BEYOND THE WALTZ”

AUSTRODANCE FESTIVAL 2006

The Festival Beyond the Waltz is the first in-depth look in America at Austrian choreography and dancing. The emphasis is on the contemporary, but the works of five current Austrian choreographers will be shown in the context of Austria's dance history and alongside pieces by two recognized American choreographers resident in Washington. The Festival includes three US Premieres and two World Premieres.
 
What led to this dance intensive was the realization that no major dance company from Austria had been seen in Washington for over 30 years. We decided that something had to be done about this lack of Austrian representation on the Washington dance scene, especially since Vienna today with its international workshops, festivals and home-grown talent is one of the world's most active cities for dance.

We hope you will enjoy Austrian dance Beyond the Waltz

Sincerely yours,
Margareta Ploder
Director of the Austrian Cultural Forum

Performances are scheduled for the Harold and Sylvia Greenberg Theatre (4200 Wisconsin Avenue NW at Van Ness Street), the Embassy of Austria (3524 International Court NW, off Van Ness west of Connecticut Avenue NW) and the Kennedy Center's Millennium Stage.

Featured productions from Austria and Washington:

In conjunction with “Beyond the Waltz” an exhibition with dance photos and video installation by the Austrian artist Laurent Ziegler is now displayed at the Embassy of Austria (through January 8, 2007).

Admission to all events is free, but RSVP is required (except performance at Kennedy Center, Millenium Stage): 202 895 6714 or rsvp@austria.org