Free Student Matinees
Ririe-Woodbury Dance Company’s free matinee performances are made available to Utah students and teachers for the school year 2024-25. Every year up to 7,000 students attend this performance free of charge (this program is supported by the Utah State Board of Education). Reservations are required and space fills up quickly. Please reserve your seats early to make sure your students can enjoy this wonderful educational program free of charge.
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This season's matinee offerings:
Fall (September 2024)
(Groundbreaking choreography of Alwin Nikolais, Artistic Director Daniel Charon's elegant gem, "On Being," and a retrospective dance suite honoring the Company's founding directors Shirley Ririe and Joan Woodbury.)
Winter (January 2025)
(This innovative concert showcases original choreography by the current Company dancers, highlighting their creative artistry and exceptional skills. Additionally, world premieres by Company alumni Keith Johnson and Chia-Chi Chang exemplify the rich legacy of dance artists that make up Ririe-Woodbury's extensive alumni network.)
April (April 2025)
(This thrilling program features two world premieres, including a captivating work choreographed by former Company Artistic Director, Charlotte Boye-Christensen, and the current Artistic Director Daniel Charon. The revival of Stefanie Batten Bland's "Look Who's Coming to Dinner" rounds out the program.)
K-6 Elementary School Free Matinee Show Dates and Times
Fall: Wednesday 9/18/24 10:00 a.m. - 60 minutes (K-6)
Fall: Thursday 9/19/24 10:00 a.m. - 60 minutes (K-6)
Fall: Friday 9/20/24 2:30 p.m. - 60 minutes (K-6) Moving Parts
Winter: Friday 1/31/25 2:30 p.m. - 60 minutes (K-6) Moving Parts
Spring: Friday 4/18/25 2:30 p.m. - 60 minutes (K-6) Moving Parts
Details:
Performance run time: approximately 55-60 minutes
Admission: FREE to all Utah Charter and Public Schools and Senior Citizens
Teacher Support: easy to use Teacher's Guide to be released one to two weeks prior to the performance
Location: Rose Wagner Performing Arts Center, 138 West Broadway, Salt Lake City, UT 84101
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Middle and High School Free Matinee Show Dates and Times
Ririe-Woodbury Dance Company makes its shows available to nearly 1,200 middle and high school students year-round with free student previews to see the Company's diverse repertory. This performance is an open dress rehearsal for the evening public performances and the content is ideal for grades 7-12.
Fall: Wednesday 9/18/24 12:00 p.m. - 90 minutes (7 - 12)
Winter: Wednesday 1/29/25 11:00 a.m. - 90 minutes (7-12)
Winter: Thursday 1/30/25 11:00 a.m. - 90 minutes (7-12)
Spring: Wednesday 4/16/25 12:00 p.m. - 90 minutes (7-12)
Spring: Thursday 4/17/25 11:00 a.m. - 90 minutes (7-12)
Details:
Performance run times: approximately 90 minutes
Admission: FREE to all Utah Public and Charter Schools
Teacher Support: easy to use Teacher's Guide to be released one to two weeks prior to the performance
Location: Rose Wagner Performing Arts Center, 138 West Broadway, Salt Lake City, UT 84101
These are smaller performing arts venues, spaces will go fast. Reserve your space today.
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Thank you for the support of the Utah State Legislature that supports our free education experiences through the Utah State Office of Education POPS program!!
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