Blank Slate Dance is a group of dancers from around the Triangle who have come together for a fourth year to create and perform new pieces of contemporary work in and around North Carolina. Blank Slate began with a few dancers' desire to return to the world of performing and choreographing after college and while teaching dance. They were soon joined by several other dancers who shared the same vision. The company has a unique process where every company member has the opportunity to play the role of either choreographer or performer giving Blank Slate the opportunity to create and present different aesthetics and styles.

Several of the dancers are dance educators in the Triangle area, and many studied dance and dance education at schools such as East Carolina University, University of North Carolina at Greensboro, Duke University, and the Boston Conservatory. The company has performed in North Carolina Dance Alliance choreographer's showcase, the Greensboro Fringe Festival, Steve Clarke's "Multiple Exposure III and IV," Even Exchange's "In Your Own Backyard" as well as two self-produced concerts and a benefit concert involving other companies in the area, and several other local performances. Blank Slate members are: Heather Pike (director, founding member), Heather Rose (assistant director), Carly Cusick, Lindsay Kunkle, Bethany Miglarese, and Erika Thompson.Blank Slate would like to thank Barriskill Dance Theatre School for supporting the company. - www.barriskilldance.com.

Upcoming Events

Vignettes
A casual evening of dance from Blank Slate and music from Ryan K Hamlin
Saturday May 5, 2012
7:00 pm
Barriskill Dance Theatre School
3642 Shannon Rd.
Durham, NC
$10 admission, cash only please
More information: blankslatedance@yahoo.com

Come join us for a casual evening of contemporary dance with musical interludes of acoustic guitar. Various pieces of repertory as well as new works give glimpses into the visions of each choreographer/ company member in Blank Slate Dance. Choreographers will include brief commentary on their work. Raleigh based musician, Ryan K Hamlin, will also perform throughout the show in a style described as americana pop. Look forward to seeing you there and bring a friend!

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