Minnesota Dance Theatre returns to the Cowles Center to present
New and Signature works and a World Premiere

Minneapolis, MN Minnesota Dance Theatre introduces the choreography of acclaimed dancers Martine Van Hamel, (American Ballet Theatre) and Adam Hendrickson, (New York City Ballet) to Twin Cities audiences. Embracing contemporary aesthetics through the art of the Pas de Deux, Van Hamels lyrical Trio á Deux, set to Beethovens String Trio in G Major, balances Hendricksons quick paced duet Prestissimo, to Verdis String Quartet in E Minor. Also in the program will be Toccata in D Minor by Alonzo King (LINES Ballet), as well as signature Pas de Deux by MDT founder Loyce Houlton.

The evening will also present a World Premiere by Artistic Director Lise Houlton. Wheres the mystery in ordinary? Distinctly MDT, the dancers play in moods of containment in Frames/d, an ensemble piece to the music of Mozart, mostly.

Jeremy Bensussan ? Katie Deuitch ? Amanda DeVenuta ? Sam Feipel ? Pierre Guilbault (friend of MDT) Raina Gilliland ? Kaitlyn Gilliland (friend of MDT) ? Stephen Hanna (friend of MDT) ? Helen Hatch ? Katie Johnson ? Justin Leaf ? Juliet Prine ? Branden Reiners

Performances:
April 11 at 8:00 pm (Benefit Event)
April 12 at 8:00 pm (Talk Back)
April 13 at 2:00 pm

Tickets:
Adult $36 and $30, Student $24
Tickets available at the Cowles
612-206-3600
www.thecowlescenter.org

About Minnesota Dance Theatre & the Dance Institute

Minnesota Dance Theatre is a non-profit professional dance company and school that brings together classical ballet and contemporary techniques in an all-encompassing dance aesthetic. Founder Loyce Houlton, one of the first American women to gain national and international recognition as a choreographer, teacher and producer, founded the company in 1962. MDT celebrates a deep and personal connection to its past, it is presently flourishing with renewed creativity and energy springing from Lise Houltons artistic leadership. Under her direction, the company and school aspire to maintain the highest international artistic standards, and attract audiences, dancers, choreographers and students from all cultural and economic backgrounds to the art of dance. MDT is one of Minnesotas cultural treasures.