UO offers tribute to 30-year-old dance form

0 Comments | Register-Guard (Eugene, OR), September, 2002

Byline: The Register-Guard

"The Dollar Value of Contact Improvisation," a dance concert celebrating the 30th anniversary of a dance form, will launch the 2002-2003 season for the University of Oregon's Department of Dance on Friday.

Under the direction of adjunct instructor Amy Impellizzeri, the performance is set for 8 p.m. in the Dougherty Dance Theatre in Gerlinger Annex, 1484 University St. Admission is $10 for the general public, $5 for students and senior citizens. Tickets will be available starting 30 minutes before the performance at the northwest entrance of the building.

The program commemorates the presentation three decades ago of "Magnesium," by contact improvisation founder Steve Paxton. In June 1972 at the John Weber Gallery in New...

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