Stories about "Bates Modern Dance Company"
Marcy Plavin, a singular force for dance and dancers at Bates, dies at age 84

Friday, November 4, 2016 10:00 am

Marcy Plavin was the face and spirit of Bates dance over 40 years and, for her students, "a spirited defender and nurturer of their aspirations and dreams," said President Spencer.

Dance Fall 11
First dance majors present their choreography

Thursday, November 3, 2011 2:31 pm

Featuring dances created by acclaimed choreographers and by students who will graduate among Bates' first dance majors next spring, the Bates Modern Dance Company offers its annual Fall Concert in performances Saturday, Nov. 12, through Monday, Nov. 14, in Schaeffer Theatre.

Dance concert features works by students, visiting artist Kellie Lynch

Wednesday, October 1, 2008 12:00 pm

Dances created by students and by visiting choregrapher Kellie Lynch are on the program for a Bates College Modern Dance Company concert.

Bates choral, dance, piano, jazz performances start December with a bang

Thursday, November 30, 2006 11:10 am

December at Bates begins with a burst of creative energy as performances by the college's choir, Modern Dance Company and jazz band, as well as by pianist Frank Glazer, take place from the first through the sixth days of the month.

Dance company features works by noted New York choreographers

Thursday, November 16, 2006 3:57 pm

With a program of works by faculty and guest choreographers, the Bates College Modern Dance Company performs at 5 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 2; 2 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 3; and 7:30 p.m. Monday, Dec. 4, in the college's Schaeffer Theater, 305 College St. Admission is $6 for the general public and $3 for children, seniors and full-time students. For more information, please call 207-786-6161.

Alumni performers celebrate Plavin, Modern Dance Company's 35th

Monday, May 3, 2004 11:19 am

More than 150 alumni of the Bates College Modern Dance Company came from as far away as Japan to take part in a May 1 dance performance marking the company's 35th anniversary and honoring company founder Marcy Plavin.

Alumni performers to help Bates College celebrate Modern Dance Company's 35th anniversary

Friday, April 16, 2004 9:35 am

More than 100 Bates College alumni will return to campus from all over the country to attend or take part in a performance marking the 35th anniversary of the college's Modern Dance Company. Beginning at 8 p.m. Saturday, May 1, in Schaeffer Theatre, 305 College Street, "The Alumni Concert" is open to the public at no charge.

Bates College Choir, Modern Dance Company in weekend performances

Friday, March 19, 2004 9:51 am

The Bates College Choir and the Bates Modern Dance Company offer separate performances Friday and Saturday, March 26-27.

Busiest season for arts, humanities events begins

Monday, February 10, 2003 2:00 pm

With the end of the winter semester coming into view, public events in the arts and humanities reach their peak in late February and March. To assist with your story planning,listed are the following highlights from the arts and humanities calendar through the end of March.

Bates College Modern Dance Company presents From Far and Near

Tuesday, November 26, 2002 4:08 pm

The Bates College Modern Dance Company presents From Far and Near, a program of dances by student and guest choreographers, at 8 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 7, and 2 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 8, in the Olin Arts Center Concert Hall, 75 Russell Street. Admission is free.

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