Schedule of Mississippi/Volga IV Festival Events

Sunday, Oct 30
5:30pm

Talking Dance: Valda Setterfield about Merce. Moderated by Sage Cowles at the Cowles Center for Dance and the Performing Arts. A reception for Valda will follow.

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Monday, Oct 31
10:00-11:00am

Merce Cunningham’s “Back Class” taught with his permission by Valda Setterfield at the Cowles Center.

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Tuesday, Nov 1
7:00am

Poetry talk with Julyen Hamilton as part of Lightsey Darst’s The Works at the Bryant Lake Bowl.

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Wednesday, Nov 2
9:30-11:30am

Masterclass taught by Julyen Hamilton at Zenon Dance Center

1:00-2:30pm

Presentation/poetry reading by Julyen Hamilton at Wednesday’s with Dr. Jonathan Caulkwood at Regents Hospital. For people with Multiple Sclerosis.

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Thursday, Nov 3 – Monday, Nov 7
9:00am-4:00pm

Intensive Workshop for professionals lead by Julyen Hamilton at Studio 206. Advanced registration is required.

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Monday, Nov 7
2:00-4:00 pm

Lecture/demonstration at Studio 206. This part of the workshop is open to the public.

7:00pm

Roundtable discussion with Julyen Hamilton and local dance artists moderated by Caroline Palmer.

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Thursday, Nov 10
8:00pm

“How It Is Made” - a solo performance by Julyen Hamilton at the Southern Theater

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Friday, Nov 11
8:00pm

“The Immaterial World” - a solo performance by Julyen Hamilton at the Southern Theater

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Saturday, Nov 12
10:00am-1:00pm

Masterclass at the Southern Theater taught by Julyen Hamilton

8:00pm

Final performance at the Southern Theater. “Stix 66” is a solo by award-winning Hungarian choreographer Ferenc Feher; also performing is Julyen Hamilton and selected local dancers in a new work. A Q&A session will follow this performance.

9:30pm

A farewell party for the artists at the Southern Theater.