The Joel Hall Dancers - 7 & 8 September - Floral Pavilion, New Brighton

Merseyside Dance Initiative (MDI) and the Merseyside Dance Promoters Network (MDPN) are delighted to announce that the world renowned Joel Hall Dancers, last seen in Liverpool over 20 years ago, will play their only European date of 2010 at the Floral Pavilion, New Brighton on Tue 7 & Wed 8 September.

The Joel Hall Dancers are celebrated for their joyous blend of jazz, ballet, modern and "street" dance techniques. In their thirty six-year history as a professional Chicago-based dance ensemble, the company have performed all over the world, presenting works by Joel Hall and many nationally and internationally recognized choreographers, achieving a noted reputation as a quintessential American Contemporary Urban Jazz Ballet Company: sophisticated yet accessible.

This world class performance will feature some of Joel Hall's most exciting and memorable choreography including breathtaking pieces such as the award winning 'In the Shadow of Nina Simone,' a tribute to the legendary performer and songwriter who was Nina Simone and 'El Gato Negro' featuring a house mix of music by artists such as CeCe Penniston, Zig Zag, Nightmares on Wax and Black Sheep.

"If you've never seen a jazz dance performance, you're in for a real treat. If you've seen other companies perform jazz dance, then you're in for a real awakening! Spend an evening with us and we guarantee to awaken the dancer in everyone's soul. A performance by Joel Hall Dancers takes an audience to the edge of their seats, providing an artistic experience that moves the heart and soul." Joel Hall, Artistic Director.

Tickets are on sale now! Make sure you don't miss out on this rare and exciting opportunity to see one of the worlds best professional Jazz Dance Companies perform exclusively on Merseyside.

http://www.joelhall.org

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