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Events
Misnomer 2008 Season
ISPA - International Society for the Performing Arts Conference
January 9, 2008
New York, New York
The Skirball Center for the Performing Arts at NYU
Elam gives a presentation to presenters about his collaboration with the Danish Dance Theatre to create and tour "Labyrinth", a piece made on four stages encompassed within a human-sized maze.
APAP - The Baryshnikov Arts Center
January 12, 2008, 5pm - 6pm
New York, New York
Misnomer presents "Too Late Tulip", "Throw People" and "Tin Man" for prospective presenters at the APAP booking conference.
Reception with food and drinks included.
The Baryshnikov Arts Center, 450 West 37th Street
APAP - The Ailey Theater
January 14, 2008, 9pm-9:30pm
New York, New York
Misnomer presents "Too Late Tulip" and "Tin Man" for prospective presenters at the APAP booking conference.
The Ailey Theater, 405 W. 55th Street
DANCE / USA Winter Forum
January, 17-18 2008
Los Angeles, California
Elam and Jaki Levy give a talk at the Dance / USA winter forum on strategies to help dance companies make effective use of the web.
www.danceusa.org
The Winsor School
April 18, 2008
Boston, Massachussetts
Misnomer performs for the students at the Winsor School.
Residency in Denmark
April 21 - May 23, 2008
Copenhagen, Denmark
Elam spends a month in Denmark choreographing on the Danish Dance Theater in preparation for the premiere of Labyrinth.
Guggenhein Museaum
April 28th, 2008
New York, New York
Misnomer performs as a featured guest for the Brown University Gala Development Event.
Danish Dance Theatre premieres new commission of "Labyrinth"
May 21- June 15, 2008
Copenhagen, Denmark
New choreography by Chris Elam made in collaboration with the Danish Dance Theatre premieres for a four-week run in Copenhagen.
Fortune Magazine
July 21-23, 2008
Half Moon Bay, CA
Chris speaks at Fortune's BrainStorm Conference about how artists and audiences can use the web to engage each other in new ways. Misnomer performs "Breakfast With You."
SalesForce.com Meeting
August 11-12, 2008
Half Moon Bay, CA
Misnomer performs.
Arts & Business Council of NY
September 6, 2008
New York, NY
Performing Arts Exchange Conference, Southern Arts Federation
September 26, 2008
Atlanta, GA
Misnomer gives a talk about our company and the dance community.
Technology in the Arts Conference
October 10, 2008
Pittsburgh, PA
Misnomer gives a keynote speech and performance.
Pop!Tech
October 22-26, 2008
Caden, ME
Misnomer gives a talk and performs.
DancenOw Festival, DTW
October 28, 2008
New York, NY
Misnomer previews their New York season work, "Zipper" at Dance Theater Workshop.
University of Wisconsin
November 1-23, 2008
Madison, WI
Chris will create new work with university students. November 20-22, Chris will perform a solo alongside the students' work.
Joyce SoHo
December, 2008
New York, NY
Misnomer performs for two weeks in Joyce SoHo's New York season.
Joyce SoHo, 155 Mercer Street
APAP
January 9-11, 2009
New York, NY
More info. TBA
Temple University
January 12-17, 2009
Philadelphia, PA
Misnomer has a residency creating new work.
Long Island University, Brooklyn Campus
January 28, 2008
Brooklyn, NY
Misnomer has a full performance.
Misnomer 2007 Season
Brown University Entrepreneurship Forum, Invited Speaker
March 2007
Chris Elam gives a presentation on Social Entrepreneurship in the Performing Arts.
For info contact shows@misnomer.org
MISNOMER'S SPRING SOIRÉE!!! Tickets: |
Fuel4Arts, Case-Study on Misnomer Dance Theater
April 2007
Misnomer Dance Theater is one of three companies world-wide selected as a case-study in this two week online forum for 10,000 readers.
TOUR in UKRAINE
April 23, 2007
Dnipropetrovsk
Misnomer gives a company performance of "Fill in the Blank" & "Tin Man".
For info contact shows@misnomer.org
April 24 - 28, 2007
Kiev
Misnomer teaches open workshops and gives a company performance of "Fill in the Blank" and "Tin Man".
For info contact shows@misnomer.org
TOUR in FRANCE
May 11, 2007
Toulouse
Misnomer gives a company performance of "Throw People".
For info contact shows@misnomer.org
May 12-20, 2007
Toulouse
Misnomer teaches open workshops.
For info contact shows@misnomer.org
Weston Awards, Keynote Speaker
May 2007
Chris Elam gives the Keynote Address for the Annual Weston Creative Arts Awards Ceremony at Brown University.
For info contact shows@misnomer.org
Summer Stages Dance at The Concord Academy
July 9 - 13 with performance on July 12, 2007
Concord, Massachusetts
Misnomer Dance Theater teaches for five days and presents "Throw People" on July 12 to open the SSD Meet-The-Artist Performance Series.
For info contact shows@misnomer.org
The Yard on Martha's Vineyard
July 2 - 28 with performances on 26, 27, & 28, 2007
Martha's Vineyard, Massachusetts
Misnomer spends a month on a choreographic residency on Martha's Vineyard, leading up to work-in-progress showings.
For info contact shows@misnomer.org
Summer Stages Dance at The Concord Academy
July 29 - August 10, 2007
Concord, Massachusetts
Misnomer Dance Theater is in residence at Summer Stages Dance as the first winner of the newly created Summer Stages Dance/Baryshnikov Arts Center Artist Residency Project.
For info contact shows@misnomer.org
FusionWorks
August 20-25, 2007
Providence, Rhode Island
Misnomer sets a work on the FusionWorks Repertory Company.
For info contact shows@misnomer.org
Misnomer choreographs BJORK's new music video!
August 2007
New York, New York
Misnomer choreographs and perform in Bjork's new music video for her song "Wanderlust". Much more info to come when the video is released later this fall........! Sign up on our BLOG to be the first to know when the video is released.
DanceNow Festival @ DTW
September 5, 2007
New York, New York
Misnomer performs in this festival of excellent NY choreographers.
For info visit www.DTW.org
Towson University
September 9 - 15, 2007
Baltimore, Maryland
Misnomer teaches master classes and sets a work on the students at Towson University.
For info contact shows@misnomer.org
Baryshnikov Arts Center
September 17 - October 7, 2007
New York, New York
Misnomer is in residence for three weeks at the Baryshnikov Arts Center for the second part of their SSD/BAC Artist Residency.
For info contact shows@misnomer.org
Danish Dance Theatre commission
DANCE TALKS
Conversations between Artists and Audiences and Open Rehearsals illustrated with dance videos and movement demonstrations. Ever wonder how dances are created? Join us for these works in progress open rehearsals with our Joyce SoHo Artists-In-Residence and find out.
DANISH DANCE THEATRE
Labyrinth – a movable, moving art installation, Labyrinth is not a traditional dance performance; it is a gigantic art installation created in close collaboration with artists within contemporary dance, music and video art.
Friday, October 19, 2007, 2:00-4:00 pm
Join us anytime between 2:00-4:00 pm as New York choreographer Chris Elam rehearses members of Danish Dance Theatre in a section he is creating for Tim Rushton’s larger work.
Thursday, October 25, 2007, 4:00-6:00 pm
Choreographer Tim Rushton and members of Danish Dance Theatre show their work in progress and take questions from the audience.
Joyce SoHo
155 Mercer Street
Free Admission
RSVP Required: (646) 792-8377
Limited seats available
Program subject to change
For info contact shows@misnomer.org
New York University, Tisch dept. of Dance
Oct 24th, 2007 5pm
Elam speaks with the NYU Tisch dance majors about careers in dance.
Misnomer leads Worshops at The Field
October 15, 22, 29, 2007
New York, New York
Misnomer will be leading a workshop series at The Field called "Strategies for Internet Outreach." We will use participants' goals and needs to brainstorm strategies for creating an engaging web presence. Tools and methods will be taught for developing interactive components of a website and how to engage with online social networks. This is a great workshop for artists, media-makers, and anyone interested in bringing the same creativity exhibited on the stage to the ways that audiences and artists interact.
Read more about the workshop or register
NYU Tisch - Dance Department
October 31, 5pm
New York, New York
Chris Elam gives a talk to students as part of the guest speaker
series at NYU Tisch Dance Department.
NYU Tisch - Speaker Series
November 7th, 5pm - 7pm
NYU Wasserman Center for Career Development
Elam serves on a panel for the "Get Your Career in Gear Speaker Series: Careers in Cultural & Performing Arts.", for Graduate Students and Alumni
Misnomer 2006 Season
APAP: ARTS PRESENTERS CONFERENCE
We are offering three showcases for presenters at APAP:
January 22, 2006, 10:30pm-10:45pm
Pentacle Gallery showcase
City Center Studio 4 • 130 West 56th Street
(between 6th & 7th Avenues)
No RSVP required.
January 21, 2006, 3pm-3:30pm
Joyce SoHo - First Floor Theater
155 Mercer St (just south of Houston)
RSVP required: rsvp@misnomer.org or 917-602-0478
January 21, 2006, 4:30pm-5pm
Joyce SoHo - First Floor Theater
155 Mercer St (just south of Houston)
RSVP required: rsvp@misnomer.org or 917-602-0478
Pick up a DVD & Press kit at the showcase or email chris@misnomer.org to have one mailed to you.
For downloadable PDF Press Kit Click Here
DancemOpolitan at Joe's Pub
March 3 & 4, 2006, 9:30pm
The Public Theater
New York, New York
Misnomer shares "Breakfast with You" on the acclaimed shared evening of dance.
www.dancenownyc.org for details.
Joyce Theater Educational "Dance Talks" Series
March 7th, 2006, 2pm
Joyce SoHo Theater
New York, New York
Misnomer will perform a work-in-progress excerpt of "Throw People" and conduct a feedback session with the audience.
www.joyce.org for details.
Long Island University: Brooklyn Campus
March 8th, 2006, Noon
Kumble Theater
Brooklyn, New York
Misnomer will perform a full production.
For information contact events@misnomer.org
Two for One Series
March 15th, 2006, 7:30pm
Mopitkins Theater
New York, New York
Misnomer performs "Fill in the Blank" during this shared evening of dance, theater, and comedy.
www.mopitkins.com for details.
Lower Manhattan Cultural Council "Borough Arts Bash"
March 30, 2006, 8pm
New York, New York
Misnomer is honored as a featured granted artist, and previews an excerpt from "Throw People".
www.lmcc.net for details
NDA's Performance Mix
April 2nd, 2006, 8pm
Joyce SoHo Theater
New York, New York
Misnomer performs "Tin Man" during this shared evening of dance.
For information contact events@misnomer.org
**NYC SEASON PERFORMANCE**
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Rotterdam Residency
June 11, 2006
Rotterdam, Holland
Misnomer will perform a showing of a new work created in collaboration with the Dutch inter-active video artists, Blue Noise Productions.
For infomation contact events@misnomer.org
**NYC EXTENDED RUN** TO ORDER SHOW TICKETS online click here for more information |
Rhode Island College Dance Company October Concert with Misnomer Dance Theater
Website: http://www2.ric.edu/mtd/dance/calendar.php
Where: The Auditorium in Roberts Hall
When: 10/13/2006 8:00 PM
Chris Elam will create a new work for RIC dancers in August and return with his company for a RIC Dance Company/Misnomer Dance Theater shared concert.
General admission $12
APAP BOOKING CONFERENCE: with The five Joyce SoHo Theater Residency recipients for 05-06.
Januanuary 21, 11:30am-1:15pm, (Misnomer's estimated showing time is 12:05pm-12:20pm)
Joyce SoHo Theater, 155 Mercer Street (Just south of Houston St.)
As a recipient of a yearlong residency from The Joyce Theater for 05-06, Misnomer will present part of "Throw People" at Joyce SoHo for the APAP Conference. "Throw People" was recently named one of the TOP TEN DANCE PERFORMANCES OF 2006 BY THE NEW YORK TIMES. Come see for yourself and meet the choreographer to arrange a booking.
This showcase is free and for presenters and funders only. For reservations call 212-334-7479. chris@misnomer.org for details.
For video of Throw People Click Here
For On-line Press Kit Click Here
Misnomer 2005 Season
APAP: ARTS PRESENTERS CONFERENCE
January 9, 2005, 7pm-7:15pm
Pentacle Gallery showcase
City Center Studio 4 • 130 West 56th Street
(between 6th & 7th Avenues)
We will present two classic Misnomer works at the APAP booking conference in NYC.
Pick up a DVD & Press kit at the Pentacle booth
(Americas Hall II, booth #800),
or email chris@misnomer.org to have one mailed to you.
For downloadable PDF Press Kit Click here
Brown University
January 24 - May 10, 2005
Elam will be on faculty at Brown University teaching a course “Improbable Partnering and Exceptional Physical Interactions”. The class will culminate with the creation and performance of a new dance theater piece to be performed May 5th- 8th.
Providence, Rhode Island
events@misnomer.org for details
Harvard University
February 26, 2005
Elam will conduct a master class open to Havard students.
Cambridge, Mass
events@misnomer.org for details
Boston Conservatory
February 26, 2005
Elam will conduct two master classes for Boston Conservatory students.
Cambridge, Mass
events@misnomer.org for details
American Dance Legacy Institute
Brown University
www.adli.us/newsevents.html
March 5, 2005, 8pm
Misnomer will perform Tin Man on a shared concert. During the day Elam will conduct a partnering workshop for participants of the American Dance Legacy Institute National Conference.
Providence, Rhode Island
events@misnomer.org for details
Performance Studies International Conference
Brown University
www.brown.edu/Facilities/Theatre/psi/
March 31 & April 1, 2005, 8pm
Misnomer will perform Tin Man and Breakfast With You for two evening concerts. In addition, Elam will also co-direct a three-day movement workshop with Yin Mei and Michelle Bach-Coulibaly, for members of PSI.
Providence, Rhode Island
events@misnomer.org for details
**NYC SEASON PERFORMANCE** The centerpiece of the evening is the World Premiere of “Toes of a Snail”, a piece that explores the palette of emotions, ranging from pleasure to anguish, that drive the interpersonal connections people forge with one another. Inspired by Elam's two-month choreographic commission in Cuba, “Toes of a Snail” lives in a delightfully warm yet volatile environment, punctuated by absurd and fantastical events, and coupled with the melodic and wry new music performed live by rock composer Rob Erickson. Costumes: Sarah McMillian. Performers are Brynne Billingsley, Abbey Dehnert, Chris Elam, Jennifer Harmer, Dorian Nuskind-Oder, and Adam Scher. If you see us once this year, this is the one. Nagelberg Theater, Baruch Performing Arts Center To Order Tickets online click here or call: 212.353.3101 Sat, April 23 – Gala Benefit Event includes show and festive reception. $60 single ticket/ $100 for two. Regular tickets also available for the Saturday performance. |
Brown University
May 5 - May 8, 2005
Brown University students perform a work which Elam created while on faculty during the Spring semester.
Providence, Rhode Island
events@misnomer.org for details
Riverside Park Summer Festival
July 21, 2005, 7pm
New York, New York
Misnomer will present “Fill in the Blank” a duet for Chris Elam and Jennifer Harmer in this outdoor shared performance with several downtown dance companies.
http://home.earthlink.net/~terry.dean/ for details
DanceOff!
Union Square Park Summer Festival
August 10, 2005, 7:30pm
New York, New York
Misnomer will present “Fill in the Blank” a duet for Chris Elam and Jennifer Harmer in this outdoor shared performance with several downtown dance companies.
http://home.earthlink.net/~terry.dean/ for details
**MISNOMER PERFORMS “Several Stories” for 14 shows this AUGUST in NYC**
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(Photo credit: Jason Somma)Dance Theater Workshop
September 9, 2005
New York, New York
Misnomer will premiere a new work in the remarkable festival of downtown experimental dances.
www.dancenownyc.org/ for details.
Fractured Atlas Benefit Event
November 10, 2005
New York, New York
As a member of the Fractured Atlas Artist Advisory Board, Elam will present a work from Misnomer's repertory at this annual event.
events@misnomer.org for details
November 17-20, 2005
Long Island, New York
As a guest choreographer in the department, Elam will premiere a new group work created on the Hofstra students during the course of the fall semester.
events@misnomer.org for details
Manhattanville College
Hartsdale, New York
Dec 1 - 4, 2005
As a guest choreographer in the department, Elam will premiere a new group work created on the Manhattanville students during the course of the fall semester.
events@misnomer.org for details
Brown University
Dec 9, 2005
Providence, Rhode Island
Elam will be in residency at Brown University developing a new work with the students to premiere at the end of the residency.
events@misnomer.org for details
Brooklyn Museum
Dec 11, 2005, 4pm-6pm
Brooklyn, New York
Misnomer will present a work on this exciting shared evening in the heart of Brooklyn.
www.brooklynmuseum.org/event/80572 for details
PACE Theater
December 16 & 17, 2005
Mamaroneck, New York
Misnomer Dance Theater presents a full company performance of our latest repertory. Not to miss!
events@misnomer.org for details
Misnomer 2004 Season
APAP
January 11, 2004 12:30pm
January 12, 6:30pm
Misnomer presents “Maggie and George”, and “Cast-Iron Crutches” at City Center Studio 4 in showcase with Zia Artists.
www.zia-artists.com or chris@misnomer.org for details.
For On-line Press Kit Click here
'Fridays at Noon'
March 5, 2004
92nd St Y Harkness Dance Center
New York, New York
chris@misnomer.org for details
'Dance Sampler'
May 15, 2004
Symphony Space
New York, New York
chris@misnomer.org for details
Tea Dances
May 22, 2004 3pm
525 West 22nd Street, buzzer 5A
(bet 10th & 11th Aves)
New York, New York
Suggested donation: $5
No reservations necessary
Phone: 212.242.7768
'One World Symphony'
June 16 & 17, 2004
Elam performs a structured improvisation to live music by One World Symphony.
performances@misnomer.org for details
Western Arts Alliance: PENTACLE
September 7 - 10, 2004
Talk with Misnomer's booking representatives and get a DVD & Presskit
Pentacle booth # 703
www.pentacle.org or chris@misnomer.org for details
For On-line Press Kit Click here
DanceNow/NYC Festival
DancemOpolitan
September 18, 2004, 9:30pm
Joe’s Pub at The Public Theater
425 Lafayette Street
New York, New York
www.dancenownyc.org for tickets and details
Midwest Arts Conference: PENTACLE
September 18 - 20, 2004
Talk with Misnomer's booking representatives and get a DVD & Presskit
Pentacle booth # 202
www.pentacle.org or chris@misnomer.org for details
For On-line Press Kit Click here
Performing Arts Exchange: PENTACLE
September 29- October 3, 2004
Talk with Misnomer's booking representatives and get a DVD & Presskit
Pentacle booth # 633
www.pentacle.org or chris@misnomer.org for details
For On-line Press Kit Click here
Hobart and William Smith College
December 2, 2004, 8pm
Geneva, New York
events@misnomer.org for details
Sundays at Three
December 12, 2004, 3pm
Misnomer previews new choreography for the April premiere (see below)
92nd St. Y Harkness Dance Center
New York, New York
events@misnomer.org for details
There will be a post-performance discussion
Tickets are $10 and can be purchased at 212.415.5500
Reservations held until 15 minutes before curtain, can be made at 212.415.5552
Misnomer 2003 Season
APAP 2003
January 11, 2003 3:30-6:30pm
Ken Maldonado's Zia Artists HIGH VOLTAGE Showcase
City Center, Studio 4
130 West 56th St Between 6th and 7th Ave.
FREE and open to producers and the public
Misnomer Dance Theater
is scheduled from 4:15pm-4:30pm and
will be performing two works from our recent NYC season,
“Inabable” and “Cast-Iron Crutches.”
Press kits and videos are also available at the
ZIA ARTISTS Booth:
Americas Hall 1, Booth 234,
and by contacting Chris Elam directly chris@misnomer.org
“First Weekend” at Brooklyn Arts Exchange (BAX)
Feb 28 & March 1, 2003 8pm
Misnomer will premiere 'Trying All Ends' on a shared evening.
BAX
421 5th Ave at 8th St.,
Park Slope
Brooklyn, New York
Reservations and directions: 718.832.0018
PERFORMANCE MIX at Joyce SoHo
March 28, 2003
Misnomer will perform Elam's duet "Breakfast With You" on a shared evening.
Joyce SoHo
15 Mercer Street (between Houston and Prince)
New York, New York
Reservations and directions: 212.431.9233
Tea Dances
April 19, 2003 3pm
525 W.22nd Street, buzzer 5A
(between 10th & 11th Aves)
suggested donation: $5
no reservations necessary
Phone: 212.242.7768
The Body Project at WAX
April 24, 25, 26, 2003 8pm
Chris Elam will perform his signature solo 'Cast-Iron Crutches' on a shared evening.
WAX
205 N. 7th Street
Williamsburg,
Brooklyn, New York
Reservations and directions: 718.599.7997
Creative Time Choreographic Residency
May 1 - May 16, 2003
Residency Two weeks teaching and choreographing in
Portland, Maine
chris@misnomer.org for details
Joyce SoHo Presents
May 15-17, 8pm
Misnomer will share a full evening with two choreographers.
155 Mercer St.
New York, New York
Reservations and directions: 212.431.9233
Center for Translation
June 8, 8pm
Elam performs a series of solos.
San Fransisco, California
chris@misnomer.org for details
Summer Stages Dance Festival
July 10, 2003, 8pm
Misnomer Dance Theater will be presented as part of the “Meet the Artist” Performance Series at Summer Stages Dance on Thursday, July 10th, 8pm. Cited by The Boston Globe as one of the top ten dance events for two years, the evening includes an hour-long performance of Elam's work, a question-and-answer session, and an informal reception.
Concord Academy
Concord, Massachusetts
For Tickets and Directions: 978.402.2339,
www.summerstagesdance.org
Bates Dance Festival
July 26 - Aug 14, 2003
Elam is in a three week residency to create a new piece to be shown at the end of this Maine festival.
www.bates.edu/dance-festival.xml for details
Dancenownyc Festival
September 8, 2003, 7:30pm
Misnomer presents a work at Dance Theater Workshop
www.dancenownyc.org for details
Dancenownyc Festival
September 13, 2003, 1pm
Elam presents a new work at Joyce Soho
www.dancenownyc.org for details
'Food For Thought' at Danspace Project/St. Mark's Church
November 7, 2003, 8:30pm
Elam presents a new solo, “Three Told Tin Man” on a shared evening with several of NYC's most current choreograhers.
St. Mark's Church
131 E 10th Street at the corner of 2nd Ave.
www.danspaceproject.org for details.
212.674.8112 for reservations.
PERFORMANCE SPACE 122
**MAIN SEASON PERFORMANCE**
PRESS RELEASE
December 11 - 13, 7:30pm
December 14, 5pm
December 18 - 20, 7:30pm
December 21, 5pm
$15. $12 Student / Senior. TDF accepted.
Misnomer Dance Theater premieres
Intimacy in Transition
A full evening of six dances by Chris Elam, featuring ten dancers and original music composed by Andy Teirstein, Jesse Manno, Malina Raushenfels, and Mike Vargas. Intimacy In Transition uses quick-paced movement and improbable partnering to investigate the uncommon intimacies between adolescent sisters, estranged lovers, business partners, and animalistic creatures. Fusing traditional Balinese dance with Elam's unique style of broken-flow modern movement, this is a show not to be missed.P.S. 122 is located at
150 First Avenue at 9th Street
(accessible from the #6 at Astor Place or the L at First Avenue).
www.ps122.org for details.
TICKETS: 212.477.5288 or www.ticketweb.com.
NEWS
Crain's New York Features Misnomer Crain's NY has featured Chris Elam and Misnomer Dance Theater's capacity to engage corporate audiences through performance, workshops, and talks in its May 5th issue.
view our corporate bookings page
Business Week features Misnomer
IDEABLOB WINNERS!
THANK YOU!!! With your support, we won $10k in December's IdeaBlob Contest.
Misnomer is awarded the first Summer Stages Dance/Baryshnikov Arts Center Artist Residency.
Collaborations
BJORK's new music video Wanderlust uses choreography by Misnomer.
Apple Computers shoots a documentary about Misnomer featured on Apple's homepage.
Misnomer + Motion Capture
As part of a feature on Motion Capture, Business Week included Misnomer's work in the realm of motion capture.
RES DIGITAL FILM FESTIVAL and RES magazine features Misnomer digitized through motion-capture technology to use as the trailer for the ongoing RES screening series.
