Call for Dancers: Table of Silence Project 9/11
Company:
Buglisi Dance Theatre
THE TABLE OF SILENCE PROJECT 9/11
CALL FOR 100+ DANCERS TO PERFORM
AT LINCOLN CENTER
Dance/NYC is pleased to partner with Buglisi Dance Theatre, The September Concert, and professional colleagues and friends from the NYC dance community on the fifth annual presentation of The Table of Silence Project 9/11 at Lincoln Center. The Table of Silence Project 9/11 is a multi-cultural performance ritual for peace and healing, realized through a ceremony with 100+ dancers and musicians that carries out the vision of its choreographer, New Yorker for Dance, Jacqulyn Buglisi and collaborator artist Rossella Vasta. Artistic Director Jacqulyn Buglisi invites all dance companies and dancers with professional experience to unite with her in performing this message of peace.
Since 2011, more than 600 dancers have participated in The Table of Silence, and over 30,000 people in 45 states and 82 countries have viewed this living memorial to peace via live stream. The "Table" is recognized by the Proclamations from Governor Andrew Cuomo, Mayor Bill de Blasio, and Consul General of Italy in New York, Natalia Quintavalle.
This free, public tribute takes place on the Josie Robertson Plaza, Lincoln Center on Friday, September 11, 2015, 8:15am and is simulcast via live stream throughout the world. Visit: www.tableofsilence.org.
CALL FOR PROFESSIONAL DANCERS:
Call for Dancers: Monday, August 17, 7:30-10:30 pm - at Steps on Broadway, NYC
Dancers must Pre-Register by August 12th: Send e-mail with full name, telephone number, dance photo, and résumé to buglisi@buglisidance.org with "Table of Silence - Dance/NYC" in the subject line. Dancers must receive a confirmation email from Buglisi Dance Theatre to attend the Call for Dancers on August 17th.
Past performers of the Table of Silence need not attend the Call for Dancers, but must sign-up and confirm their participation at buglisi@buglisidance.org.
REHEARSAL PERIOD:
August 21 thru September 11
PERFORMANCE:
Friday, September 11, 2015 on the Josie Robertson Plaza, Lincoln Center, 8:15 am
CONTACT:
212-719-3301 | buglisidance.org | tableofsilence.org
The Table of Silence Project represents the common threads of humanity which unite all mankind into a single force with common goals and aspirations regardless of race, culture, or religion. Through this event, we wish to achieve the dual purpose of celebrating and honoring peace, through listening, a united moment of silence - a call for Peace in our world. — Jacqulyn Buglisi
