WHITE WAVE announces its 7th annual WAVE RISING SERIES featuring 21 dance companies showcased in the acclaimed three week festival. Selected by panel of esteemed presenters and dance artists in New York, a group of talented, established and rising national and international dancemakers will appear in this year’s SERIES. The companies will present new choreography and established repertoire three times within a festival week.

NEW FOR 2012: Preview Night takes place each Wednesday of the Festival (Oct 17, Oct 24, Oct 31). The evening starts at 7:30pm with 10-minute-snippets of the featured companies for that week. By 9:00pm the party starts with great drinks & eats provided by local businesses, music, and a floor wide open for anything to happen! Tickets $30 at the door, $25 in advance, and includes performances, food, and drink.

PREVIEW NIGHT WED OCT 24th: 10 minute excerpts of companies in Program C & D, plus an after party with music, food, and drink! This evening is a benefit for WHITE WAVE. Featuring: Matthew Westerby Company, Alexandra Elliott, Jessica DiMauro/DiMauro Dance, Flexicurve, Nadine Martinez & Proyecto 3er Espacio, DeMa Dance, Anabella Lenzu/DanceDrama
2012 WRS Performance Schedule:

SECOND WEEK Program C

THU OCT 25 at 7:30pm
SAT OCT 27 at 7:30pm
SUN OCT 28 at 4:00pm

SECOND WEEK Program D

FRI OCT 26 at 7:30pm
SAT OCT 27 at 4:00pm
SUN OCT 28 at 7:30pm

THIRD WEEK Program E

THU NOV 1 at 7:30pm
SAT NOV 3 at 7:30pm
SUN NOV 4 at 4:00pm

THIRD WEEK Program F

FRI NOV 2 at 7:30pm
SAT NOV 3 at 4:00pm
SUN NOV 4 at 7:30pm

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