First day back

Hey MCB fans!

Today was the first day back for Missouri Contemporary Ballet's dancers for the 2009-2010 season. We have 4 returning company members, 3 newbies, and 2 trainees from Dance Studio of Columbia this year. It was great to finally come together and start rehearsing for our November show, "Falling," which will be held at the Missouri Center for the Arts.

We found out lots of exciting information about fall lecture demonstrations today, all of which will be held at Dance Studio of Columbia. There will be a jazz component factored into our traditional ballet class demonstration this year, which will be new for our audiences!

Also, the company learned a noted fashion photographer from Las Vegas, Jerry Metellus, will be in September 15 to do a day-long photo shoot. What a treat it will be to work with him! You can check out his work on his website, www.jerrymetellus.com.

In addition to the aforementioned events, check us out at Flat Branch Park for Family Fun Fest on September 16, and look out for information regarding tour dates to Moberly and Fulton. We will also be holding another Choreographic Installation in our studio the day after Thanksgiving, so mark your calendars.

And, as always, please visit us at Orr Street Studios during the week! We dance Monday through Friday, 9 am - 3 pm and love visitors who can observe us through the windows at Sven's Kafe and Gallery.

Here's to another great year!