Behind-the-Scenes
"So You Think You Can Dance" Season 7 auditions are in full swing! Watch the video to hear what Mia, Adam and Nigel want from this year's contestants.
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Save the Date
Dancers in Flight
Calling all contemporary dancers! L.A. Contemporary Dance Company (DS April 2009) presents its newest dance adventure, Fight or Flight, with choreography by film, television and stage artists Kate Hutter, Scott Hislop and Adam Parson. Dec 4–6, 11–13; lacontemporarydance.org 
Multimedia takes Brooklyn
New Yorkers, prepare to be captivated as innovative Australian dance company Chunky Move presents Mortal Engine, an exploration of the translation of bodily movement into light and sound. The show is part of Brooklyn Academy of Music’s Next Wave Festival, which connects innovative artists with NYC’s adventurous audiences. Dec 9–12, bam.org
Nutcracker for a New Generation
Don’t let the title fool you: Canyon Movement Company’s The Nutcracker Suite in Modern Bare Feet makes room for an array of shoe-clad dancers. The annual show, playing in Flagstaff, AZ, features tap, pop and lock, gymnastics and diabolos (Chinese yo-yos). Don’t miss this alternative holiday experience! Dec 10–13; canyonmovementcompany.org
South Africa meets North America
Washington, D.C., is in for a powerful dance treat as the Dance Place continues its devotion to cultural awareness with two new works by Lesole Maine: Without a Home and Nina. Both works are inspired by young children and adults in South Africa. Dec 12–13; danceplace.org
Top: Photo by Denise Leitner
Bottom: Photo by Brian Klimowski
