Thursday, October 20, 2011

David Dorfman Dance has been traveling internationally lighting up stages near and beyond with vivid, imaginative performances that evoke thought and emotion and deliver exciting visual masterpieces since 1985. Dorfman's current performance, Prophets of Funk explores prophetic possibililties of music and dance while maintaining the underlying theme of keeping hope alive.

The New York City-based choreographer states, "Time spent dancing is not time spent hurting. That's my theory." He challenges audiences to take a closer look at themselves and their surroundings.

David Dorfman Dance has been celebrated for its exuberant, gorgeous and delightfully eccentric style; their newest project relives the relives the rhythm of the '70s by showcasing a rainbow of psychedelic costumes and groovy moves driven by the popular and populist funk sounds of Sly and the Family Stone.

"I think the style is a kind of very athletic funk that refers to some of our modern and post-modern training," says Dorfman. "It's really for everyday people. You don't need to know anything about dance to come enjoy the show."

Schedule of Campus & Community Programs - Open to the Public:

Creative Process Workshop with David Dorfman, FREE
Thursday, Oct. 27, 7 to 8:30 p.m.
Cameron Art Museum
With the idea of dance as a form of activism, workshop participants will learn strategies for using movement as social and personal commentary. The workshop will begin with a warm-up, followed by brief discussion, then movement geared towards understanding ways to approach choreography rooted in awareness and promoting social justice.
RSVP: artsinaction@uncw.edu

Exploring Prophets of Funk Lecture with David Dorfman & David Kim
Friday, Oct. 28, 11 a.m. to noon
Osher Lifelong Learning Institute, UNCW
Intellectual and cultural discussion about Prophets of Funk. Explore topics such as religious practices, rituals, myths and prophecy in everyday life under the umbrella of movement and text.
RSVP: artsinaction@uncw.edu (FREE to UNCW faculty, students and staff)

Informal Dance Showing of Prophets of Funk, FREE
Friday, Oct. 28, 6 to 9 p.m. (In conjunction with 4^th Friday Gallery Night)
WHQR Public Radio Gallery, Downtown Wilmington

David Dorfman Dance, Prophets of Funk
Saturday, Oct. 29, 8 p.m.
Kenan Audtorium
Tickets are $22 for the public and $6 to UNCW students, faculty and staff; discounts for senior citizens, groups and non-UNCW students. Kenan Box Office, 910.962.3500, or purchase online at www.etix.com.

UNCW Presents serves as the major arts-presenting unit for UNCW providing a comprehensive program of activities that represents the finest in the performing arts, visual arts, and humanities. The Arts in Action Performance and Leadership Lecture Series annually features an eclectic mix of world-class performances and thought-provoking speakers to address the increasingly broad cultural demands and needs of our campus and community.

Media Contact: Shane Fernando 910.962.7972 or fernandol@uncw.edu