February 1, 2012 - Davis Art Center News/ Moving Ethos Dance Company Joins Bochette Dancers on February 11 & 12
Fort Myers, Fl (February 1, 2012) - What happens when you unplug? That's what two sets of dancers and a visual artist will explore in the February 11-12 performance “Pop - Ping - Purr - Tink” at the Sidney and Berne Davis Art Center in downtown Fort Myers.
The event brings together choreographer Alyce Bochette of Fort Myers and members of the Sarasota-based modern dance company Moving Ethos. This show uncovers the possibilities exposed when we unplug from our technological overdose. Viewers will be thrust into a world of creativity and exploration, a place where we might find ourselves when we free our minds from electronic noise and allow ideas to come to life. Release the electronic sounds and replace them with the quiet of a gallery. Open your senses to absorb the beauty and emotion of dance.
Bochette, a former member of the Mark Morris Dance Group, brings classical dance to the forefront of this stage as she presents two works from her repertory - a ballet waltz inspired by the music of Tchaikovsky and a classical modern dance set to the solo piano music of Grieg, Schubert and Brahms.
Moving Ethos is led by Artistic Directors Leah Verier-Dunn and Courtney Smith Inzalaco. These two Florida-raised choreographers will present a series of duets ranging from comical to aggressive to subtle and intimate, showing their range of ability and skill.
Joining the dancers is Olympian and artist Liston Bochette, who will take us by macro-view into the world of creation through a photo journey of his drawings depicting “Cellular Life from Conception to Termination” set to the music of Pink Floyd’s "Dark Side of the Moon."
Organizers hope the event will help create a bond between artists from these two Southwest Florida cities. Experience a true treat - Art in Motion - and a time for all to “unplug”. Get your tickets today!
Doors open with Cocktails at 7:00 p.m. — Performance begins at 8:00 p.m. at the Sidney and Berne Davis Art Center in the River District of Fort Myers, at 2301 First Street.
Tickets are $33. Students (with ID) $15.
For more information and tickets, call the box office at (239) 333-1933 or visit the website at www.sbdac.com.
Photographers welcome for rehearsal or performance.
Media Contacts:
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About Moving Ethos Dance Company
Founded in 2008, Moving Ethos continues to be defined as accessible, intimate dance theatre. With the use of untraditional spaces to reinforce that dance can and should exist anywhere, the company offers affordable and often free performances for the community. Unique projects and performances ensure that nobody and no body is excluded from the powerful impact that movement holds. Moving Ethos aims to connect with the audience through themed choreography that is both relevant and socially conscious.
Through performances, education and community outreach, Moving Ethos works to stretch the boundaries of people's minds and bodies to unite our community in movement. The company encourages both the audience and the participants to use dance as a tool to effectively communicate, build relationships and positively impact the world.
About the Sidney & Berne Davis Art Center
Founded in 1997 by Jim Griffith as Florida Arts, Inc., a 501 (c) (3) non-profit organization, the Sidney & Berne Davis Art Center provides programming to southwest Florida which includes concerts, theatrical performances, art exhibits, dance, independent film, and cotillion. The Art Center regularly recruits award-winning artists who have performed worldwide at such prestigious venues as Carnegie Hall and Lincoln Center. Its mission is to nurture innovation and excellence in the visual and performing arts through these events and community outreach programs.
Volunteers are needed for the Sidney & Berne Davis Art Center, to assist in the office and with regularly scheduled seasonal events. Contact Sally Joslyn at 239-333-1933 or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it "> This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it for more information.
Sally Joslyn, Volunteer and Media Relations Coordinator
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